The Spring Valley city council held a brief regular meeting on May 23. All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Greg Brooks talked about the Spring Valley 100 bicycle race, which was held May 21. … [Read more...]
Summer Food Service Program at Fillmore Central
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer 2022 Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children ages 0-18 without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Meals will be served at the Fillmore Central ELEMENTARY School, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn., Monday–Friday, June 6, 2022, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Planning Commission recommends approval of switchyard for solar farm
The process for the construction of a large solar farm in Beaver Township moved one step closer after the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an application submitted by Dairyland Power Cooperative for an electrical switchyard. The May 19 meeting was the first meeting of the Planning Commission since October 2021. Being the first meeting in 2022, new … [Read more...]
Chatfield moves forward on financing of water and sewer improvements
At the May 23 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, councilors approved a resolution to issue a $1,469,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Note 2022A to finance improvements for the city’s water and sewer systems. Councilors Josh Broadwater and David Frank were absent. Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc. appeared remotely to review aspects of the note and to … [Read more...]
Unemployment sinks to record low; labor force participation rises again Minnesota gains jobs for the seventh straight month; job growth again outpaces the nation
The unemployment rate ticked down three-tenths of a point to 2.2% in April from 2.5% in March, its lowest level ever recorded since such information started being reported back in 1976, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The decline in the unemployment rate over-the-month was entirely due to people … [Read more...]
Cool off Memorial Day weekend on the river
A memorable adventure awaits you on the scenic Root River in Southeast Minnesota, the Upper Iowa River in Northeast Iowa, or the Mighty Mississippi River this Memorial Day weekend, May 28, 29, and 30. It is the perfect activity to start off the summer. To ensure a safe and fun trip down the river, contact the following Visit Bluff Country outfitters to rent tubes, canoes, … [Read more...]
It takes a village to keep a community safe
The Preston Police Department recently implemented a new program to protect the town’s residents and businesses. The department is creating a database of surveillance cameras in private homes and local businesses to assist the department in case of a crime or an emergency. The project is new to the area and is completely voluntary. “Just like it takes a village to raise a kid, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove municipal liquor store showed a loss in 2020 and 2021
The Spring Grove City Council met Monday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications, Room 100. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. Also present were City Clerk/Administrator Julie Amundson, Sue Schulte, … [Read more...]
Golfview Doherty First Addition
The Final Plat for a new subdivision, Golfview Doherty First Addition, was approved at the Preston City Council’s May 16 meeting, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The subdivision is to be located along the eastern side of Golfview Dr. and is to consist of eight lots for single family homes. City Engineer Brett Grabau noted that a site grading plan had … [Read more...]
Rushford Village road tour update
May 3, the Rushford Village Council conducted their annual tour of the city’s roadways. At the May 17 meeting, minutes from that tour were approved. According to those minutes, eight particular roads were visited and noted upon. They include Hillview Drive and Nordic Court in the Cedar Hill Park residential area, County Line Road, Ridgeview Road, Airport Drive, Vogan Drive, and … [Read more...]