Last March, the Rushford City Council approved the seeking of a deputy clerk/accounting to provide some relief to city staff. The previous deputy clerk retired in 2020 and administrative staff was shifted, but the city never filled the positions fully. Rather than fill a lower-level role, it was decided to implement a deputy clerk/accounting role with a higher level of … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board sets administrative path forward
The Kingsland School Board held three meetings during the week of January 17-21. A regular meeting was held on January 19, sandwiched between special meetings on January 18 and 21. The only agenda item on January 21 was for the board to decide upon a plan for how to structure Kingsland’s administrative staff positions, in light of the upcoming retirement of Superintendent … [Read more...]
Greg Davids and Carli Stark update Houston County Commissioners on upcoming legislative session
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 25, from 9-11:16 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Bob Burns, Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, and Teresa Walter. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved meeting agenda and the … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School in dire need of bus drivers
At the January 19 Lanesboro School Board meeting, Superintendent Matt Schultz updated the board on the school’s transportation situation. He noted that the district may be losing a driver soon and there is no one available to replace him. The school has been struggling to find enough bus drivers as it is for regular school transportation and events and losing one will have a … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton to consider options for superintendent
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular monthly meeting on January 18. All members were present (Jason Marquardt, Diane Wilder, Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Traci Livingood, Dustin Tollefsrud, Chris Miller, and Mark Wiedemann). Also participating were Student Representative Emily Carolan, Principal Michelle Wiedemann and Lisa Halverson. Kuphal led a … [Read more...]
Rushford Village kicks off a new year
The Rushford Village Council held their annual meeting January 18. Committee Designations for 2022 will remain the same with the exception of Personnel & Finance Committee. Citing a lack of availability and experience with Personnel issues, Councilor Bob Hart asked to be removed from the committee, unsure if the Personnel & Finance duties could be split and shared by … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School COVID-19 vaccination or testing and mask policy tabled
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 7-7:40 p.m. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, and Aric Elton. Kelly Rohland attended virtually, and Jenny Stender was absent. Aaron Solum will serve another term as board chair and Stephanie Jaster was elected to … [Read more...]
December 15 storm losses
At the January 18 meeting of the Preston City Council City Administrator Joe Hoffman reported the storm of December 15 resulted in an estimated $57,000 in losses. Councilman Dean Aug was absent. Approximately $21,000 of those losses will not be covered by insurance. The city’s losses will not qualify for federal disaster funding but may qualify for state disaster funding. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Police Chief announces his retirement at the end of 2022
The regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 6-7:18 p.m. The meeting was moved to the Fest Building, 110 Division St. N., Spring Grove. Council members in attendance were Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. As part of the consent agenda, the council accepted the appointment of … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight … [Read more...]