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...]
Chatfield reduces 2022 property tax levy increase to 2.8%
At the December 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council the final 2022 tax levy and budget were approved/certified. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. The city’s Truth in Taxation Hearing dominated the meeting. The preliminary levy approved in September had an increase of 3.98% for 2022; since then that number has been pared-down to a 2.8% increase, or an increase of $63,088. … [Read more...]
Whalan Council approves street project
After hearing from residents and property owners at a constructive neighborhood meeting, the Whalan City Council approved moving forward with the street project proposed last month by Fillmore County Engineer Ron Gregg. Present at the December 13 council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin along with council members Kim Berekvam and Thore E. Johnson, as well as Owen Lewis who … [Read more...]
Houston will cover EMT training cost
The Houston City Council decided to pay the training expenses of individuals willing to become trained EMTs at their regular council meeting December 13, 2021. People who train to become EMTs are asked to invest almost 200 hours of their own time for the training. They meet in person once a week during the course and complete the remainder online at their convenience. The … [Read more...]
Martin Herrick hired as Houston County Environmental Services director
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the historic county courthouse, downtown Caledonia. Commissioners present Chairman Bob Burns, Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairman Burns led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was … [Read more...]