Two representatives for student groups visited the Monday, October 16 Kingsland School Board meeting to give updates on their respective clubs. Ashley Lang, historian for Kingsland’s FFA chapter, shared the following updates. The group recently participated two CDE (career development event) contests, placing first in Meats and seventh in General Livestock. Both will be … [Read more...]
Preston Plans for POP Demolition
At the October 16 meeting of the Preston City Council, the clean-up of the Preston Oil (POP) site was again addressed. Over several years, steps have been taken to improve the site. In 2018 the property went into tax forfeiture. In 2019 the city had the underground tanks removed. The following year the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) began monitoring the site. A … [Read more...]
M-C Requests Meeting with Decorah School District
The Mabel-Canton School Board discussed the Decorah tuition agreement in length at the board’s October 17 regularly scheduled meeting. The agreement ends at the end of this year unless it is extended. Superintendent Gary Kuphal first shared with the board that prior to the school board meeting Iowa families met to discuss the agreement and possible options. Kuphal has met with … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Wraps Up First Quarter
Caledonia Area Public School District’s board members met Monday, October 16 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took roll call. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Peterson, Daniel Small and Spencer Yohe. In … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools Special Election, November 7
Chairman Aaron Solum called the October 16 regularly scheduled meeting of the Spring Grove School Board to order at 7 p.m. Board members present included Aric Elton, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Aaron Solum, Angie Solie and Student Representative Taylor Reinhardt. Absent was Rhan Flatin. The Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved the agenda and the September 18 … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys Miken Sports Production Building
Miken Sports, in Caledonia, Minn., a division of Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. experienced a fire in one of their older buildings on October 14. The company is assessing the damage in cooperation with the local fire department and the state fire marshal’s office. Miken will continue to operate the warehousing and distribution operation, as well as the MLB® helmet … [Read more...]
Why is There a Shortage of Law Enforcement Applicants?
Over the past few years, local law enforcement agencies have noticed a decline in applications for law enforcement positions. Where many organizations were accustomed to seeing hundreds of applicants, they are experiencing drought-like conditions. In August 2023, Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith submitted his resignation at a city council meeting in Goodhue, Minn. Smith, … [Read more...]
Brownsville Says Goodbye to Councilor Danielson
Brownsville, Minn., City Council members met Wednesday, October 4 at the Brownsville Community Center. Council member Jacob Danielson bade everyone a final farewell as October 4 was his last day serving as part of the city council. Danielson’s term ends December 2024, and his vacant place on the council will need to be filled; once filled his successor will carry out the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro’s Strategic Plan in Action
In keeping with his promise nearly a year ago, Lanesboro Superintendent Matt Schultz continues to reference the school’s strategic plan as he reports to the school board at their monthly meetings. At the October 11 meeting, Schultz shared many details of how the school is working to follow the plan. Schultz informed the board that the school is using MTSS (multi-tiered system … [Read more...]
Eitzen is Ready for Winter
Mayor Jeff Adamson called the October 10 regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Council members in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange and Mitch Luttchens. Doug Meyer was absent. Also in attendance was City Clerk Steve Schuldt. Councilman Luttchens moved to approve the minutes from the September … [Read more...]