Kelly Smith, director in Baker Tilly’s Municipal Advisor Public Education Group, joined the regular Houston School Board meeting November 18 via Zoom to report on the bond sale he helped facilitate for the school earlier that day. According to Smith, interest rates were at near record lows. Robert W. Baird and Co. had the lowest bid of 1.607% on the 15-year bond term. The … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The art of failure
By Nicholas Weist You know failure is an interesting thing that we all seem to be good at from time to time. Many famous people have had many failures, but they did not let those failures stop them from success. Take Thomas Edison for example. He created the incandescent light bulb, but it took him over 1,000 tries to get it right and that light bulb is still used today. … [Read more...]
New Age Tree Service thanked for hanging lights in the city park
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 6:31 p.m. when the council went into closed session until 7 p.m. to discuss union negotiations and the labor contract. The council met in the Spring Grove Communication building room 100. Council members present were Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent … [Read more...]
Bike race time trials coming to Caledonia in 2022
On November 22, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present included Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Also in attendance was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Financial Officer Stephanie Mann participated via phone. … [Read more...]
Rushford hires additional officers
Rushford Police Department has an additional two part-time officers following approval from the city council on November 22. Upon the recommendation of Chief Adam Eide and Sergeant Nate Klinski, the council reviewed a request to hire officers Tanner Weinfurtner and Brady Meyer to round out policing needs. “As we have mentioned previously, it is important for the Rushford … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On November 1, Travis Garrett Hyland, 45 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Hyland is charged with Prohibited Possession Pistol - Possess/Use Tear Gas/Stun Gun, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about October 30, a Chatfield police officer was dispatched to a Chatfield business … [Read more...]
Preston adopts assessment roll for 2021 improvements
City Engineer Brett Grabau led the presentation at the assessment hearing for Preston’s 2021 Street and Utility Improvements. Over 20 residents attended the November 15 public hearing held at the Emergency Services Building. Grabau explained a priority list was produced with the development of the 2012 pavement management plan and the concurrent investigation of utilities. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Superintendent Udstuen approved for a three-month sabbatical
The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday, November 15, in the school’s Learning Resource Center from 7-8:15 p.m. Board members Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender were present. Chairman Aaron Solum did not attend. Bill Fried, long-time Speech coach, submitted his resignation. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen thanked Fried for his many … [Read more...]
Rushford considers additional phases of drainage project
The first phase of drainage mitigation in South Rushford is now complete, according to City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, who informed the Rushford Village council at their November 16 meeting. The project included addressing outfall grading in two areas. Property easements were required for the work north of the intersection of Sherwood Street and Highway 43 … [Read more...]
The snows of November came early
“When does winter start in Minnesota?” I was a guest on a radio show whose host posed that question. The station was located where winters are different from here in the frozen foods section of the country. I won’t say kinder or gentler, but the temperatures are higher and snow is lacking. My lame answer was, “When last winter’s snow has finally melted.” This assured … [Read more...]