Spring Grove assistant superintendent Gina Meinertz announced at the April 17 school board meeting that the school has been approved as a Head Start site for next year. According to Meinertz the Head Start partnership will fund a paraprofessional for the school’s preschool. Meinertz continued, “They will provide different aspects and more support for our families to help … [Read more...]
Canton City Council approves updated zoning ordinance
The Canton City Council held a public hearing to address proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinance on Wednesday, April 12. Mayor Josh Nordsving explained the city had two separate zoning ordinances on file, which he and the other zoning board members, George Hafner and Jim Davis, reviewed and consolidated into one document. Nordsving said they “got rid of some wording … [Read more...]
Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics are moving to prescription only on June 11
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN (04/18/2023) — Starting June 11, 2023, all currently available over-the-counter antibiotics for livestock will be available only as prescription medications. This new rule will impact all livestock species. Over-the-counter antibiotics are moving to prescription only to provide more veterinary … [Read more...]
M-C approves non-certified employee working agreement
The 2023-24 and 2024-25 working agreements for non-certified employees were approved by the Mabel-Canton School Board at its April 18 meeting. Superintendent Gary Kuphal noted that sick leave will stay the same as in the past. The committee is recommending a $1.25/hour increase for all non-certified employees. For example, this will give paraprofessionals a starting wage of … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Municipal Liquor Store SOLD
The closing of Spring Grove’s Municipal Liquor Store has been a hot topic of discussion the last few months. The city will close the local liquor store’s doors Friday, June 30. Tony Dahlberg and Josh Myhre bought out Spring Grove’s Municipal Liquor Store for the purchase price of $100,000. Dahlberg and Myhre will enter a five-year lease agreement through Spring Grove Commercial … [Read more...]
Blood drive in Harmony exceeds goal by four
The blood drive held in Harmony on March 28, 2023, succeeded in collecting 55 units of blood. There were 51 donors that presented, of which seven donated Power Reds (two units), and two were first-time donors. Congratulations to the following four donors who reached these milestones: •Brian Bratager – 8 gallons •Gerri Ehler – 5 gallons •Terri Lutes – 6 gallons •Erica … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board discusses track replacement
The Kingsland School Board met for a regular session on the evening of April 17 at 6 p.m. Present at the meeting were board members Kyle Radar, Gary Broadwater, Carmen Anderson, Cindy Seabright, Steve Tammel, and Pam Freet and Superintendent Scott Klavetter. After the role call was completed, Kyle Radar led in the pledge of allegiance. The evening’s agenda was approved with no … [Read more...]
Harmony Area Historical Society celebrates designation of grain elevator to National Register of Historic Places
Fillmore County is home to 37 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places with the newest designee being the McMichael grain elevator in Harmony. According to Vicky Tribon, it is the second in Harmony – the first being the Dayton House, an old stagecoach stop just outside of town. The Harmony Area Historical Society has been leading an effort, over the past five … [Read more...]
Dr. Stephanie Jakim, with OMC Preston since the beginning, retires after 29 years
After almost 29 years of providing medical care to residents of Fillmore County, Dr. Jakim, of the Preston Olmsted Medical Center, is ready to retire. Whether it’s a routine immunization, or treating injuries, many have become familiar with Dr. Jakim’s friendly face. Dr. Stephanie Jakim is originally from Lima, a town in Ohio named after the capital of Peru. She grew up in a … [Read more...]
Rushford Village preps for shed project, road work
With the last blast of winter that showed up, the City of Rushford Village is eagerly waiting to get started on spring road work and its maintenance shed project. At the April 18 meeting, the council received updates on both, plus the digital water meter installation and a modification to the Village Hall rental policy. Public Works has a priority list for work on crushed rock … [Read more...]