Spring Honors List Luther College: Isabelle Berg, Chatfield; Nicole Schultz, Fountain; Sarina Stortz, Mabel; Jasmine Schueler, Rushford; Noah Woxland, Rushford; Kelsey Bratland, Spring Grove; Wyatt Murphy, Spring Grove; Amelia Solum, Spring Grove South Central College: Payton Benson, Lanesboro Winona State University: Emily Barth, Chatfield; Sabina Boettcher, Chatfield; … [Read more...]
Sheriff DeGeorge Returns to Discuss Ostrander Contract
By Patrick Andrews Sheriff John DeGeorge spoke before the Ostrander, Minn., City Council the evening of September 5 after concerns were raised over the steep price hike the city faces to continue its police contract services. Ostrander, which lacks a police department of its own, contracts with Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for two hours of daily police service. Going … [Read more...]
Preston Adopts 2024 Preliminary Levy
The Preston City Council adopted the preliminary 2024 levy with an increase of 5.84% at their September 5 meeting. The preliminary levy is set at $1,201,705 with an increase of $66,301 from the 2023 levy. When the final levy is adopted in December it can be reduced but not increased. The preliminary numbers are used for property owner valuation notices. City Administrator … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Class of 1955 68th Reunion
The Spring Valley Class of 1955 celebrated their 68th class reunion on June 21, 2023, at the VFW club room in Spring Valley. Dinner was served at noon. They invited the classes of 1954 and 1956 to join for the dessert bar and beverages at 1:30 p.m. to reminisce. Several had replied they were unable to come. Darlene (Freimark) Jordahl and Anna Mae (Costello) Christenson … [Read more...]
Rushford Village Pours Over Budget
At the September 5 meeting, the Rushford Village Council once again reviewed expected expenditures for 2024. Also discussed were additional projects and needs. The council needs to set the preliminary budget and levy by the end of this month. City Clerk Mary Miner noted many communities automatically set the preliminary levy at 10% higher than the previous year, even though … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sets Public Hearing for Hemp Ordinance Revisions
At the September 5 meeting of the county board, two issues dominated the board’s time, discussion of recommended changes to the Hemp Ordinance and the 2024 budget. Chairman Larry Hindt was absent. Revisions and clarifications to the ordinance that was adopted on May 23 are proposed to make it consistent with Minnesota legislation (Statutes 151.72 and 342). The ordinance will … [Read more...]
Fountain Addresses Nuisance Complaints
Nuisance complaints continue to roll into Fountain City Hall. At the September 6 meeting, the city council discussed the ongoing complaints and how to deal with them. “It’s the same old, same old,” said City Clerk Mary Tjepkes. “Noise complaints.” Mayor Tammy Danielson wants to investigate further with the League of Minnesota Cities and determine the difference between a … [Read more...]
What’s New at Applefest?
Organizers have added two new events to the 75th annual Applefest schedule, September 15-17 in picturesque La Crescent, Minn. The festivities light up the town on Thursday, September 14, with the first-ever Torchlight Parade. Entries will line up at Veterans Memorial parking lot and travel through downtown La Crescent, ending in the Crucifixion parking lot. The parade is … [Read more...]
3rd Judicial District Honored With ESGR Award
On August 18 retired Judge Matthew Opat was presented with a statewide Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) award, a Department of Defense program, on behalf of the Third Judicial District. ESGR was established in 1972 and was designed to promote cooperation and understanding between National Guard and Reserve employees and their civilian employers. ESGR encourages … [Read more...]
Hokah Fire Department Receives Good Audit Report
The Hokah, Minn., City Council met on Tuesday, September 6, at the Hokah Fire Station. Mayor Lee Tippery called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Lindsey Martell and Council members Cory Lorenz, Tom Bernsdorf, Mike Walsh and Jerry Martell were present. The Consent Agenda consisting of the August meeting minutes, … [Read more...]