SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as the regional arts council for eleven southeastern Minnesota counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals by Individual Artists. All proposed projects must … [Read more...]
Dairyland Power, City of Harmony celebrate opening of service center
It took several years, overcoming a few unexpected challenges and a change in location, but last Thursday, dignitaries from Dairyland Power, the City of Harmony and building contractors celebrated the opening of the Dairyland Service Center in Harmony. The 23,000-square-foot facility is located on 10 acres of land in the northwest edge of Harmony. The majority of the building … [Read more...]
Leitzen announces candidacy
Substitute teacher, local tourism advocate and former city clerk Eric Leitzen submitted his third-party candidacy for Minnesota State Senate at the Houston County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Leitzen hopes to bring some much needed relief to the people of Bluff Country with his campaign, which looks to unseat the current GOP Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller. … [Read more...]
Top Minnesota dairy farms honored for superior cow care Herds with lowest somatic cell count are recognized
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC count is better for cheese production and a longer shelf life for bottled milk. In honor of June Dairy Month, 114 Minnesota dairy farms are being … [Read more...]
Fountain approves new TIF district
At the June 1 Fountain meeting, the city council held a public hearing regarding the proposed creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for B&I Properties for Valley Design. The purpose and terms of the plan were detailed by financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates. Due to continued growth, the business has acquired an adjacent parcel of land … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to advertise for Community Corrections director
Approval was given to advertise for a Community Corrections Director at the May 24 board meeting. Fillmore County withdrew from Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Community Corrections and the Joint Powers Agreement, effective January 1, 2023. Since then, David Drown Associates has done a review of the job description and classification for the director position. A Fillmore County … [Read more...]
Houston County approves liquor licenses
Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 24, from 9-10:12 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the public in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Board addresses peanut allergy concerns at high school
At the May 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad reviewed an email from a student’s parents regarding her severe peanut allergy and addressing ways to keep their daughter safe at school, as she will be moving to the high school building in the fall. They had visited the April council meeting to discuss the matter as well. Board member Shelly … [Read more...]
Rushford bandstand proposal to honor former librarian
At a swift May 23 meeting, the Rushford Council approved two items of general business and heard about a project put forward by the Library Board. The capital projects proposal is the construction of a community bandstand just west of the public library on existing green space. The bandstand will honor longtime Rushford librarian Susan Hart, who served in the role for 25 … [Read more...]
Houston County courthouse parking lot design approved
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, May 23, from 6-7:55 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. The minutes from the May 9 regular city council … [Read more...]