Minnesota recognizes school board members each February for their time and dedication to the state’s youth. Spring Grove school board members Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Kelly Rohland, and Angie Solie were acknowledged at the February 21 board meeting. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen expressed her appreciation to the board during her monthly report, “Thank … [Read more...]
Spring Grove municipal liquor store ready to go on market
The Spring Grove City Council met on the Tuesday, February 21, as the first flakes of the powerful winter storm began to fly. Realtor Stephanie Gulbranson was present to discuss the progress of the liquor store sale. Nearly everything is ready for the store to go on the market. At issue was the asking price for the property, and how to balance maximizing the return for the … [Read more...]
Houston Council passes OHV exit resolution
In a special meeting on February 17, the Houston City Council passed a resolution to exit the OHV trail agreement that had been made with the DNR. The meeting had only one agenda item, the OHV exit resolution. Prior to the council discussing and voting on the resolution, the meeting was opened for public comment. Dan Larson, representing the Minnesota 4 Wheel Drive … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board – All students need support whether academic, emotional, disability related…
Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Tuesday, February 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. Board members present included Mike Peterson, Spencer Yohe, Melissa Marschall, Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, and Daniel Small. In addition, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Elementary Principal Sue Link, and Middle/High School Principal Nathan Boler attended. … [Read more...]
Flex learning going well at Fillmore Central
At the February 21 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, board member Sue Sikkink asked how many days of flex learning the students have had during this school year and how they have been going. Superintendent Olstad said that there have been three days of flex learning so far and they have gone well. The elementary students complete “bingo” sheets with flex learning … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board members thanked for their service
February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. During the February 21 regular school board meeting, Superintendent Gary Kuphal recognized the board for their service to the school, staff, and students of Mabel-Canton. The board is responsible for an annual budget of $6 million, 275 students, and 50 employees. The seven-member board has dedicated a combined total of … [Read more...]
New Rushford Village water meters coming
After more than a year of discussion, the Rushford Village council unanimously approved the installation estimates for its new water meters. The council approved the purchase of 105 meters from Metron-Farnier in December. Two bids were received. The bid from VIS Plumbing & Heating, of Lanesboro, came in at $13,650, and STS Plumbing & Heating, of Mabel, was $19,789. … [Read more...]
Application open for MDA Value-Added Grant Program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant Program. The program provides funding to help processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added … [Read more...]
It’s a hoot!
Prepare to have a hoot at the International Festival of Owls, March 3-5. The event originally started at a “hatch-day” party for Alice the Great Horned Owl in 2003. The celebration has grown from 300 attendees to over 2,000 visitors from all over the United States, Canada, Jamaica, England, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Nepal, Taiwan, Japan, Kenya, and South … [Read more...]
Wykoff City Council discusses upcoming events, meetings, and new programs
Wade Baker, Wykoff Fire Department, announced the upcoming Storm Spotter training class. It will be held on April 10 at the Mabel City Hall in Mabel. If interested, all are welcome to attend, no signup is necessary. Baker reported that Wykoff resident Kurt Langsley is making plans to build a new house and reached out to the local fire department in regards to having a house … [Read more...]