At the July 10 Mabel City Council meeting, the board unanimously passed resolution number 2024-07 concerning the public use of cannabinoids. This resolution aligns with Fillmore County’s ordinance number 20240423, which governs the use of cannabinoids in public places. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Kirsten … [Read more...]

By Annika Doberenz The Wykoff City Council met per their usual schedule at 7 p.m. on July 8, the second Monday of the month, and after the meeting was called to order, it began with the Pledge of Allegiance. One of the most major issues brought up at the meeting was that of the recent malfunctions of the wastewater plant. Several integral parts have stopped working, and the … [Read more...]

At the July 9 Eitzen City Council meeting, Mayor Jeff Adamson proudly announced, “We have progress!” referring to the Habitat for Humanity home. The water and sewer were hooked up today, July 9, at the Habitat Home. A community build day at the home on 103 Iowa Avenue North is scheduled for August 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers can register at online or stop by the … [Read more...]

Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, July 3 at Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., City Clerk Steve Schuldt then conducted roll call. Council members present included Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Barb Hurley, Tim Klug and Bill Fitzpatrick. City employees present included Schuldt, City Maintenance Dean Twite and City Treasurer … [Read more...]

The city of Whalan will soon be hosting its Good ‘Ol Days Celebration once again and everyone is invited to come and visit and meet friends and neighbors of Whalan past and present. This good news was announced at the Whalan City Council meeting which was held on July 8 at the Whalan Town Hall. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor David Hallum, along … [Read more...]

By Annika Doberenz At their most recent meeting on July 2, the Ostrander City Council discussed all of their usual topics, in addition to other relevant conversations, including the current and projected city council budgets, and the dates of the upcoming election. After the Pledge of Allegiance was proclaimed, the agenda was confirmed, and then Head of Maintenance Jeremy … [Read more...]

At the July 9 county board meeting Kathryn Frette was hired as the new county assessor effective August 5. Frette has worked as an Olmsted County appraiser for more than 20 years and also worked one year for LaSueur County. She has her AMA (Accredited Minnesota Assessor) license and is nearing the end of the process to obtain her SAMA (Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor) … [Read more...]

The first of the county’s department heads reviewed their proposed 2025 budget at the July 2 meeting of the county board. County Administrator Bobbie Hillery noted that insurance for employees is projected to go up 30%, which will be the majority of the increase in the 2025 budget. The general wage increase is set at 3% for budgeting purposes. Finance Director Christy … [Read more...]

After the regularly scheduled Houston County Commission meeting on July 2, Human Resources Director Tess Kruger shared a copy of a letter she gave to the commissioners on Monday, July 1, announcing her retirement effective September 6. In her official letter, Kruger proudly stated, “I have spent 36 years in public service, and it has been a pleasure to have served the … [Read more...]

At the July 2 Rushford Village meeting, the council learned the extent of the flooding from three days of flooding that began June 21. “There’s definitely been plenty of excitement there,” said Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo. Issues began with the lift station where one float was non-functioning and the station saw high water over the weekend. As of the meeting, … [Read more...]