Gretchen Braun, surrounded by family and fellow officers, took the oath of office for the Caledonia Police Department at the city council’s April 13 meeting. Mayor Jeremy Leis administered the oath, and her mother Kristie Braun had the honor of pinning her daughter’s badge on her uniform.  Mayor Jeremy Leis called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Other … [Read more...]

Derek Olinger, representing Bolton & Menk, addressed the Houston City Council April 13 at their regular meeting to update them on the Spruce Street project scheduled for this summer. Olinger reported that the bids had been received and were favorable. The city of Houston will be responsible for $1.7 million of the cost. Funding for the project will come through a locally … [Read more...]

At the April 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council the new police chief was sworn in. Councilor Dave Frank was absent. Mayor John McBroom administered the oath of office to Chatfield’s new police chief, Scott Keigley. His mother Virginia pinned the badge on his chest. Prior to the city council meeting there was an open house to welcome the new police chief. Keigley was … [Read more...]

After months of discussion and decisions on which playground equipment should be purchased for the playground at the Whalan softball field, the decision was made and approved by the city council at their April 13 meeting and the equipment will be ordered. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe, Owen Lewis and … [Read more...]

At the April 13 meeting, Public Works Director Roger Knutston spoke in details to the city council about both current and future department projects and goals for 2026. While many of the Public Works items, including are routine maintenance, there were areas that saw more discussion. The Rushford Area Historical Society has undertaken a large renovation project at the … [Read more...]

The annual Local Board of Appeal and Equalization was held at the April 14 Harmony City Council meeting. Fillmore County Appraiser Stefan Holets reviewed the taxes and appeal process with the council, noting that property taxes are up about 2% in Fillmore County, but that Harmony is down approximately 4.5% overall. Residents were welcome to address concerns about their property … [Read more...]

The Eitzen City Council met in a regular session on April 14 and approved a quote from Dunn Blacktop for $106,965.50 to completely redo Town Line Road in Eitzen this summer. Town Line Road (Highway 76 to Portland Ave.) is scheduled for June and will be completed in time for the town’s annual 4th of July celebration. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. … [Read more...]

On Monday, April 13, the Spring Valley City Council began the night with a public meeting to review a proposed event ordinance. The ordinance was written by city attorneys at Dunlap Seeger after they were asked to review questions the council had about potential events on city property. “I just have some concerns,” councilor Luan Ruesink expressed. “I think it is really … [Read more...]

At the April 14 meeting of the Fillmore County Board, a public hearing was held to consider the naming of an unnamed creek in Peterson. Gail Bernard-Boyum thanked the board for the hearing. It is appropriate to name the creek “Haslerud Creek” after the man that founded the town of Peterson.  Milford Olson, a long time resident of Peterson, sent in a letter detailing the … [Read more...]