Eitzen City Council members in attendance at the October 12, regular meeting included Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Others in attendance were Steve Schuldt, city clerk, and Darryl Meyer, maintenance. Mayor Adamson called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. The council unanimously approved the minutes of the September … [Read more...]
Dean Ott named new Houston County jail administrator
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre attended the October 12 meeting of the Houston County Commission. Commissioner Teresa Walter was absent. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led commission members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the October 12 meeting agenda, adding one action item, … [Read more...]
Peterson reviews budget
As the end of the year draws near, Peterson is working to finalize its 2022 budget and tax levy. “I pretty much have it complete. I’m just working on the details,” noted City Clerk Chris Grindland at the October 13 council meeting. The city is currently looking at a 6% increase. The city’s tax levy bringing in just over $100,000. With the addition of Local Government Aid to … [Read more...]
Monster Bash haunted house
The number one rated Haunted House in the State of Minnesota opened again on Thursday, October 14. Monster Bash is back after a year away and ready to scare like never before. Our last three haunts have been rated the Top Overall Halloween attraction by MinnesotaHaunted-houses.com, and this year is better than ever. We will transport our guests to an old west ghost town, … [Read more...]
Houston buys a new pumper
After conducting a public hearing on financing a new pumper truck for the Houston Fire Department, the Houston City Council approved the purchase of the truck at their regular meeting October 12. The truck that will be replaced was 27 years old; in recent years the department had had to spend as much as $12,000 to $13,000 on repairs for the old truck. The new truck will be able … [Read more...]
TSP, Inc. presents preliminary plans for a new Caledonia ambulance/fire station
On October 11, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 to 8:34 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners unanimously … [Read more...]
Rushford approves refinance
Revisiting a bond refinance talked about in September, the Rushford Council unanimously approved the measure garnering significant savings for the city at the October 12 meeting. The original 2014 bond has a rapidly approaching call date and is within a 90-day prior window to begin refinancing. Initially, Financial Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown & Associates, … [Read more...]
Houston modifies health and safety measures
The Houston School Board reviewed the changes to the school’s health and safety measures at their regular meeting October 7, 2021. Changes to the measures included no longer requiring siblings of a positive student to stay home as well as long as they have no symptoms. Positive individuals still must remain at home for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms or testing … [Read more...]
Chatfield establishes Infant Loss Remembrance Day
At a relatively brief October 11 city council meeting, Mayor Russ Smith read and the council approved a resolution recognizing October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. In 1988, then President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Minnesota Infants Remembered in Silence, Inc. (IRIS) … [Read more...]
Mabel OKs one-way alley request
Mabel’s city council met on October 13, will all members present (Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels and Cory Wilson). Also participating was city clerk Karen Larson. No visitors attended to speak on any issues. The main topic of discussion was a request to designate an alley in Mabel as a one-way route. The alley in question runs north from West … [Read more...]