Fillmore Central student Eva Hemenway represented the Harmony Area Arts Board on Tuesday evening as she addressed the Harmony City Council. Hemenway explained a recent Arts Board project in which the organization invited local artists to design potential postcards for the Harmony community. Hemenway explained that three designs were chosen and generously printed by LetterWerks … [Read more...]
Chatfield Board approves 2023-2024 budget
At the June 14 school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Board member Josh Thompson and both principals, Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson were not in attendance. The following items were … [Read more...]
Canton Council continues review of city ordinances
The Canton City Council continued discussions regarding the wording and function of several of its ordinances during its meeting on Wednesday, June 14. The council specifically discussed traffic patterns and parking restrictions with recommendations for new wording and clarifications. Councilor Jason Magnuson presented some changes he felt were necessary during the May … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board hears update on potential HVED building purchase
Board Chair Christine Troendle, who is the board representative to HVED (Hiawatha Valley Education District), reported to the Lanesboro School Board at their regular meeting June 14 that HVED was moving forward to purchase the entire former Winona Mall in Winona. Board members had received a draft joint powers agreement via email to review. All 12 HVED member districts will … [Read more...]
Houston County holds public hearing
The Houston County Commission held a public hearing before the regularly scheduled commission meeting on June 13, to hear comments from Houston County community members regarding the updated comprehensive land use plan. Evan Monson from DKA gave an overview of the plan and was available to answer questions and listen to comments from community members, along with two of his … [Read more...]
Summer projects approved in Mabel
The Mabel City Council approved zoning permits from Dean and Lorri Peterson, Sue and Gary Morken, Sherry Johnson, Joe Larson, Jason and Brooke Harmening, Juanita and Jerry Jacobsen, Wade Johnson, Vivian Vine, Joel Amdahl, and Sherry Johnson at the June 14 regularly scheduled meeting. Summer is the time to make repairs and build additions to your homes and businesses. Mabel … [Read more...]
Chatfield awards construction contract for 2023 Street Project
At a special city council meeting held on June 7, the bid from Griffin Construction Co. Inc. in the amount of $1,759,308.26 was accepted for the 2023 Street Improvement Project. Four contractors had submitted bids for the project. The project includes the reconstruction of portions of Grand St. SE, Hawley St. SE, and Prospect St. SE and the rehabilitation of a portion of … [Read more...]
Whalan receives positive drinking water report
The Whalan City Council announced at their June 12 meeting that they have received a positive response to the city’s drinking water. Residents can rest assured knowing that their tap water is safe to consume. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Michele … [Read more...]
Fillmore County hears property valuation appeals
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery swore in members for the Fillmore County Board of Appeal and Equalization at the June 13 meeting. Members included the five county commissioners and Auditor/Treasurer Heather Broadwater. County Assessor Jason McCaslin gave an overview of changes for the 2023 assessment. He noted he appealed a calculation of 12.5% inflation for residential … [Read more...]
Broadway Project moves into design phase
Discussions continue for the proposed Broadway Project during the June 12 Spring Valley City Council meeting. During the council’s previous meeting, Spring Valley Business Alliance representative Dan Freeman approached the council to propose the creation of temporary seating areas throughout the downtown area in order to restrict the flow of traffic, making the area safer for … [Read more...]