Houston County Commissions recognized and thanked the following Houston County employees for their service to the county. Ten-year awards – Justin L. Conway, Steven T. Garrett, James I. Houdek, Kathleen A. Lager, Maria L. Stemper, Donna I. Trehus, and Teresa A. Walter. 15-year awards – Laurie A. Bigalk, Jennifer L. Blocker, Bethany M. Moen, and Michelle L. Schulte. 20-year … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson reports financial status at Truth in Taxation meeting
December 20 found the R-P School Board conducting their regular monthly board meeting as well as the required Truth in Taxation meeting. Business manager Toni Oian presented a PowerPoint sharing the district’s financial status; Superintendent Jon Thompson then spoke to share his viewpoint on the district’s financial situation. Oian told the public that the local building … [Read more...]
Clean audit for Houston schools
Luke Gerden, manager of Clifton Larson Allen, an accounting firm from Rochester, appeared via the internet at the December 16 Houston School Board meeting to share the results of the current audit. He reported a clean audit with no compliance issues. Since the school had over $750,000 in federal expenditures this past year, a single audit was required as well. The Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Board sets tax levy
The December 16 Lanesboro School Board meeting opened with its annual Truth in Taxation meeting. The law requires the school to hold the meeting before setting the tax levy. Superintendent Matt Schultz reviewed the information with the board. The total revenues for last year were $5,673,116 and the expenditures were $5,691,342. The current year’s budget sits at $6,728,252 in … [Read more...]
Dreams for Fillmore County
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dreams for our country, we invite youth of Fillmore County to share their own dreams. This invitation is open to children and teens through 18 years. Share your dream for your county in words (up to 150) and/or art (up to 8 1/2” x 11”). If you wish, place your name and age on the front. Please add your mailing address and preferred … [Read more...]
Eitzen’s last city council meeting of the year
The Eitzen City Council held its last meeting of the year Tuesday, December 14. Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and Council members Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens, as well as Steve Schuldt, city clerk, were all in attendance. Emily Burrichter was absent. Mayor Adamson called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The council unanimously approved the November 10, 2021, city … [Read more...]
2021 impacted by COVID
The Fillmore County Truth in Taxation public hearing was held on the evening of December 14. The public was represented by six citizens. As often happens, this hearing is confused with the Board of Appeal and Equalization held in the spring for property owners who question their property valuation and taxes. People who attended the Truth in Taxation hearing that had questions … [Read more...]
Rushford drug suspect arrested
According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, an arrest was made on the morning of Decembe 13, in a lengthy drug investigation. Beau William Block, age 39, of Rushford, was arrested after turning himself in at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office on December 13, 2021. During an investigation by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime … [Read more...]
Spring Valley property valuations discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on December 13. All members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Luan Ruesink and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated. Immediately prior to the regular meeting, the city’s annual “Truth in Taxation” public hearing was held. Jason McCaslin gave a summary of … [Read more...]
Ostrander hears request to allow poultry
During the December 14 Ostrander City Council meeting, the council heard a request from Lyn Mills, along with Michelle and Mark Rathbun. They asked the council to consider allowing them to raise poultry within city limits. Mills said if they are given permission, they would raise no more than four birds, and no roosters. She added that their cleaning practices would control … [Read more...]