Kingsland School welcomes seven new teachers this school year. Each shared a little about themselves so you can get to know them. Collin Boekhoff is the new 4th grade teacher at Kingsland Schools. Boekhoff says he was drawn to a teaching career because he wanted to make an impact on children. He shared he has always enjoyed spending time with children and wanted to find … [Read more...]
August Jobs Report Shows Pause in Growth Unemployment rate remains below 2%
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a point to 1.9% in August, although it remains at a historic low, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota’s labor force participation rate ticked down two-tenths of a point to 68.2%. In August, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by … [Read more...]
Whalan council focuses on city hall maintenance
The Whalan City Council spent a portion of the October 11 council meeting discussing maintenance at the city hall. As the long months of winter approach, the mayor advised creating a maintenance schedule to ensure that checklist items are taken care of. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Kim … [Read more...]
R-P needs community involvement
At their regular monthly meeting on October 17, the Rushford-Peterson School Board heard that the school still needs substitute paraprofessionals, kitchen staff, and teachers as well as bus drivers. While regular bus routes are filled, the school and Bernard Bus Service struggle to cover extra transportation for sports and activities. All training and testing for new drivers … [Read more...]
Robb sentenced for vehicular homicide
On October 12, 2022, in the case of State of Minnesota vs. Brittany Diane Robb Houston County District Court Judge Jeffrey Kritzer sentenced Brittany Robb for causing the death of Kerrie Jean Hauser on December 24, 2019, in Hokah, Minn. Brittany Robb admitted she committed the crime of Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide – when she operated her vehicle on December 24, 2019, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students are keeping busy
By Kaitlin Longhauser Spring Grove School Board members met at Spring Grove Public School’s Learning Resource Center on Tuesday October 18, from 7-7:25 p.m. Board members present include Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, Rhan Flatin, and Kelly Rohland. The board approved the Consent Asgenda, minutes from the September 19 regular board meeting, and the … [Read more...]
Preston City Hall water issues
At the October 17 Preston City council meeting, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton reviewed quotes which had been submitted to resolve water issues and fix damages in city hall. With a spring snow melt or heavy rains water has leaked into the council chambers along the north and east foundation walls. It appears to leak in where the foundation and basement floor meets. … [Read more...]
Upcoming Decorah craft sale a great start to holiday shopping
The 36th Annual Northeast Iowa Holiday Craft and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Decorah Music Boosters, will be held on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 at Decorah High School, 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. This is one of the largest craft sales in the Tri-State … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board approves of Library Club
By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, October 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. Board members present include Matt Blocker, Erin Hammell, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Daniel Small, Wendy Woyczik, and Spencer Yohe. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes from the September 26 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]
Mail-in ballots vs. in-person voting
With Election Day approximately 15 days away, a fair number of voters will have already cast their ballots because they received them by mail. Here’s how those numbers break down on a per county basis within the Fillmore County Journal coverage area. Fillmore County Of the 37 precincts representing Fillmore County polling places, 12 of those precincts have opted for the … [Read more...]