At the Spring Valley City Council meeting on September 17, Chris Danielson asked about several bills to be paid in the “Accounts Payable.” She stated, “We have some outstanding bills that are finally getting paid. They are from 2016, 2015, and 2017.” Fire Chief Troy Lange explained that the bills were for equipment/gear purchased by the fire department, but that the invoices … [Read more...]
Caledonia approves a proposed 6.5% tax levy increase for 2022
On September 27, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:32 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...]
Fillmore Central board reviews COVID updates
The Fillmore Central school board met on September 28. Board members Deb Ristau, Shelly Topness, and Jim Love were absent. Fillmore Central parent and Harmony resident Michael Himlie addressed the board with his concerns regarding the district’s lack of a mask mandate. He asked what the procedures are if someone at the school were to test positive for COVID and how contact … [Read more...]
Houston County approves 3% levy increase
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all in attendance at the September 28, 2021, meeting of the Houston County Commission. 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 meeting agenda with two additions, scheduled the … [Read more...]
2021 Fillmore County Fair 4-H livestock results
Beef Senior Beef Interview Champion: Audrey Redalen; Reserve: Hans Lind Intermediate Beef Interview Champion: Hope Rolfs; Reserve: Jackson Shanahan Junior Beef Interview Champion: Hannah Vaalemoen Dairy Steer Champion: Colton Guenther; Reserve: Kelsey Biel Crossbred Dairy Steer Champion: Zach Reiland Prospect Dairy Steer Champion: Emarie Jacobson; Reserve: Jordan … [Read more...]
2021 Fillmore County Fair non-livestock results
Favorite Food Show Champion: Emma Rowen; Reserve: Elsa Eickhoff Cake Decorating Champion: Kylie Meyer; Reserve: Hailey West Livestock Demonstration Champion: Kelsey Biel; Reserve: Caleb Barth Static Demonstration Champion: Emma Rowen; Reserve: Sydney Barth Fashion Revue - Constructed Champion: Mara Schwarz; Reserve: Emarie Jacobson Fashion Revue - Purchased Champion: … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson greets four new teachers
Clay Olstad, 2nd grade Clay Olstad will be joining the 2nd grade team at Rushford-Peterson which should be a great fit for him since he’s always enjoyed being part of a team and working with people in education. Olstad declares, “I like to share my passion for learning and making ourselves better one day at a time. Teaching gives me great opportunities to develop relationships … [Read more...]
Houston schools’ new teachers
Daneka Romportl, special education Daneka Romportl always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her father was a public school teacher for 38 years, and her mother has been teaching music in her own studio for over 35 years. Romportl comes from Taylors Falls on the St. Croix River. She attended WSU for special education and child advocacy. The last three years she taught at … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public School welcomes three new teachers
Spring Grove Public Schools welcomes Evah Engel, Madeline (Maddie) Rainey, and Kaley Cross. Evah Engel, Band First-year teacher Engel grew up in Oswego, Ill. Her nuclear family includes her mom and dad, an older brother, two younger sisters, and the family cat Luna and dog Ruby. She attended Oswego High School and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She … [Read more...]
Rushford approves new policy
At the September 27 council meeting, financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown & Associates, brought forth details of a request by Winona Health to utilize conduit revenue bonds for Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Notes. At the time, he explained how cities have the opportunity to assist private-sector entities if the project is deemed to be in the public … [Read more...]