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Fillmore and Houston County Land Rent Survey Results

November 24, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By Katie Drewitz  University of Minnesota  Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. November 11, 2025 — Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s land rent survey. Survey results indicate a continued increase of average rental rates while the weighted average remained flat in Fillmore County. Houston County saw an increase of both averages this year. Updated … [Read more...]

Harmony Water Tower Receives Good Rating in Inspection

November 24, 2025 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Harmony, MN

At the November 13 Harmony city council meeting, Harmony resident Ann Lyons asked how the citizens of Harmony are to keep themselves apprised of the information on the proposed data center. City Administrator Alissa Stelpflug encouraged Lyons and others who want information to attend city council meetings as well as the Planning and Zoning meetings. The consent agenda was … [Read more...]

Council Approves “Best-In-Class” Gym Development

November 17, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

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Applause was heard from the audience after the Caledonia City Council unanimously approved the 615 W. Washington development proposal submitted by Gran Properties and Alpha Performance at its meeting on November 10. The city received one proposal for the city-owned 0.73 vacant acres located on Highway 44 and W. Washington. According to the Request for Proposal (RFP), the … [Read more...]

Wykoff Weighs Funding Risks as Council Turns Down Library Grant and Moves Forward With Solar Plan

November 17, 2025 by Zech Sindt Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Wykoff, Minnesota

Funding risks, infrastructure planning, and winter preparations took center stage as the Wykoff City Council met at 7 p.m. on November 10. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge chaired the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt also attended. During the public comment period, a city resident spoke at … [Read more...]

Rushford Looks To New Administrator, Council

November 17, 2025 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

At the November 10 meeting, the Rushford City Council received Fillmore County Administrator Bobby Hillary and Heather Broadwater, representing the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s office. The discussion related to the possible moving of Rushford’s off-year elections to the regular election cycle held by every other municipality and township in the county. “Fillmore … [Read more...]

As 2025 Draws to a Close, SV Council Prepares for 2026 Projects

November 17, 2025 by Paula Barness Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Melartin proposes July event in Spring Valley

As the 2025 Street Improvement projects wrap up for the season, the Spring Valley City Council met on November 10 to review the feasibility study for next year’s project. The project will cover North Broadway Street to West Jefferson Street to West Park Street and East Main Street (County State Aid Highway 1) to North Section Avenue (Trunk Highway 63) to Willow Park … [Read more...]

Peterson to Apply for Rural Capacity Program

November 17, 2025 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Gail Boyum presented CEDA’s Rural Capacity Program to the council. Photo by Wanda Hanson

Mayor Chris Stenzel began the November 12 Peterson City Council meeting by commending the community for once again rising to the occasion when a fire recently took place at a city residence. He thanked the Rushford Fire Department for their quick response and actions to save the structure and nearby homes.  Stenzel also thanked the public works team, Jeff Rein and Chris … [Read more...]

Life Saving Award for Houston Ambulance

November 17, 2025 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

Mom Grace beams at her daughter Lilah Christiansen during the ambulance awards. In the background are Marty Momsen and Mimi Carlson. Photo by Wanda Hanson

There was a happy, full house for the November Houston City Council meeting on November 10 as the Houston Ambulance was recognized for their lifesaving efforts on September 29. Little Lilah Christiansen had suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at her home.  According to Chad Kuhlman who works for the Southeast Minnesota EMS, such cardiac arrests are one of the leading … [Read more...]

Eitzen City Council Discusses Easement Issue, Advances Community Projects

November 17, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The November 11 meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Adamson.  All council members were present: Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Luttchens and Mitch Lange, plus Mayor Adamson. Also in attendance were Maintenance Supervisor Darrel Meyer and City Clerk Steve Schuldt. Since it was Veterans Day, Mayor Adamson first acknowledged … [Read more...]

Vacated Property Spurs Action at Mabel City Council Meeting

November 17, 2025 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Mabel, MN

The Mabel City Council convened for its regular meeting on November 12, led by Mayor Adam Wilder at 6 p.m. Council members present included Kirsten Wyffels, Tina Bakke and Kelly Sand. Valerie Arnold was absent. Also in attendance were Wynn and Justine Nies, City Clerk Karen Larson and Public Works Director Robert Mierau. During public comments, the Nieses raised concerns … [Read more...]

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