At the October 7 meeting, the Rushford Village City Clerk Mary Miner sought council suggestions for budget reductions. To bring the 2026 levy and budget down to 7.5% from the preliminary 14.5% increase, Miner indicated the council would need to reduce $40,000 from the proposed budget. Councilor Bob Hart, echoed by Councilor Travis Link, suggested reducing or eliminating the … [Read more...]

With just quorum, the Peterson City Council held their October 8 meeting. On the agenda was the recurring topic of looking at ways to better enforce zoning ordinances. Many were updated recently to include clearer wording, a more targeted approach, and stronger penalties for non-compliant properties, particularly the ordinances on vehicles and junk. Non-compliant properties … [Read more...]

The Ostrander City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order. All members were present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was in attendance. The meeting lasted seven minutes, a record for the year. Council business moved quickly … [Read more...]

The Houston County Board of Commissioners set the date for two public hearings at its October 7 commission meeting. The purpose of the hearings is to allow residents an opportunity to voice their opinion and ask questions regarding the appointment of the auditor/treasurer and recorder positions versus electing them. Commissioners agreed that public hearings should be held … [Read more...]

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government, rejecting the House-passed, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21st:  “In Congress, our job is to govern and that’s exactly what Democrats are refusing to do. House Republicans … [Read more...]