At the February 23 Caledonia City Council meeting, street and public works staff, along with Director Casey Klug, received high praise from the mayor, council members, and residents for their efforts in clearing streets after last Friday’s (February 20) heavy snowfall. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall council chambers by Mayor Jeremy … [Read more...]
Interim Contract for County Assessor Approved
At the February 24 Fillmore County board meeting, commissioners approved an agreement with Freeborn County to provide interim county assessor services. Commissioner Mitch Lentz was absent. Assessor Ryan Rasmussen is leaving at the end of February. Fillmore County is looking for a new assessor. In the interim an agreement has been approved with Freeborn County to provide … [Read more...]
Chatfield Sidewalk Issue Again Debated
At the February 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, the issue of sidewalks required by the Hilltop Estates development agreement was again addressed. At an August 24 council meeting, the construction of a 10-foot bituminous walking path was suggested as a better solution than sidewalks which were required in the development agreement. Three councilors favored the walking … [Read more...]
Hayden Stensgard Accepts Position of Rushford City Administrator
At the regular city of Rushford council meeting on February 23, the council approved an employment agreement with Hayden Stensgard for the city administrator position. Stensgard will begin in the position April 1 at a salary of $104,598 per year; he will start at step 10, level 6 and have the same basic benefit package as other city employees. A laptop and cell phone will be … [Read more...]
Hoff Funeral Team Plunges to Benefits Family Grief Camp
The Hoff Funeral Home "Frunge" Team is freezing for a reason on Saturday, March 7th to help raise money for the Healing Hearts Connection 17th Annual Frunge. As part of the Frunge, the Hoff team will be jumping into the icy waters of Lake Waconia and is currently taking pledges to help fund the Hearts of Hope Family Grief Camp. "My parents helped bring this camp to … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Care Center Celebrates 50 Years of Care
Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., is celebrating a milestone this year. Fifty years of providing professional and loving care, but also so much more. It is hard to put into words just how much the care center has meant to countless area residents and families over the years. Chosen Valley Care Center (CVCC) opened its doors in 1976. But it almost didn’t … [Read more...]
Houston County Approved Transmission Project Resolution
Houston County Board of Commissioners signed Resolution 26-08 as amended opposing the proposed 765 kV “Gopher to Badger Link” transmission project within Houston County at the regularly scheduled commission meeting on February 17. Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m., in Room 222 of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Myhre led his colleagues … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Discusses Changes to Building Project
The Mabel-Canton School Board began its February 17 meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge, meeting Chair Chris Miller recognized Darian Hershberger, the Student Representative to the board. Hershberger gave a report on behalf of the students which was focused on the success of M-C’s athletic teams. Principal Michelle Weidemann gave the Principal’s … [Read more...]
Preston Historical Society Looks Back at 2025
At the February 17 meeting of the city council, Preston Historical Society (PHS) President Sheila Craig remembered 2025 as a busy year. It was the year that the Depot Museum and Riverfront Center became a reality. It took six months to raise the $400,000 to build the new facility. Phil Eickhoff was general contractor. The facility is fully paid for and leased from the city … [Read more...]
Village Nears Program Revamping
After months of discussion, the Rushford Village Council is nearing the end of plans to update its longtime revolving loan program. Initially developed in 2012 after substantial flooding damage in the valley, the program sat stagnant for years. Admittedly different from other cities, with no downtown business district, the demand for the business loans has been slow to … [Read more...]