The Houston City Council adopted a bonding resolution and approved a loan agreement at their regular meeting September 14. This was the first order of business with newly sworn-in Mayor Krin Abraham. Mike Bubany, a finance advisor with David Drown Associates, recommended the city issuance of a general obligation improvement note to fund the non-utility costs of the Spruce … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Preliminary Levy Set, Longtime City Administrator to Retire
On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Spring Valley City Council approved the preliminary property tax levy, which will be collectable in 2027 with the numbers set as such, the General Operating budget at $841,013, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) set at $86,979, Parks at $217,603 and Library at $225,960. The total preliminary levy is $2,014,799. It was noted while the … [Read more...]
Councilor Johnson Remembered at Whalan Council Meeting
A moment of silence was held for Councilor Thore “Everett” Johnson during the September 14, 2026, Whalan City Council meeting. Johnson passed away on September 12, and was a longtime city council member, friend, neighbor, volunteer, local sports supporter and so much more. Present at the regularly scheduled meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members … [Read more...]
Retiring City Attorney Honored
At the September 15 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Fred Suhler, Jr. was honored for his long service to Chatfield as city attorney. Councilors Mike Urban and Dave Frank were absent. Mayor John McBroom presented Suhler with a certificate of appreciation recognizing him for 27 years of service to the city and its residents. He was congratulated on his retirement and … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Sets Preliminary Levy and Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
At its September 15 meeting, the Mabel-Canton School Board set the preliminary levy at the maximum level and set the Truth-in-Taxation hearing and final levy certification for December 15 at 6:01 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The board was reminded that the levy cannot increase, but it can be reduced when the official levy is set in … [Read more...]
Capture the Colors of Fall in Bluff Country
Fall is a favorite time of year for amateur and professional photographers to capture the breathtaking array of colors throughout Bluff County. Snap a picture as the wind softly sends colorful red, yellow, brown, and green leaves drifting to the ground. On a sunny day, fields come alive with brilliant shades of gold, yellow, and brown as the harvest season creates picturesque … [Read more...]
Hardy Mums for Minnesota Gardens: Color That Returns Every Fall
By Robin Trott University of Minnesota Extension, Douglas County ALEXANDRIA, MN, August 24, 2026 - Shorter days and cooler nights signal that autumn is right around the corner. Colors shift not only in our trees, but across our gardens. Chrysanthemums, those bright, cheerful fall bloomers, are suddenly everywhere. The mums stacked outside big box stores and … [Read more...]
Attract Winged Friends With These Bird Feeders
Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home. Bird feeders are particularly important in colder climates and during wintertime when food may be scarce. Keeping birds … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Fair Open Class Results
Arts & Crafts Grand Champion: Blair Faulhaber; Reserve: Jim Henley; Honorable Mention: Cora Mathison, Ava Monty, Bailey Faulhaber Photography Grand Champion Adult Color Print: Kenneth Fetterly; Reserve: Alison Leathers; Honorable Mention: Kristi Mettler Grand Champion Youth Color Print: Allison Eickhoff; Reserve: Elsa Eickhoff; Honorable Mention: Anna Imm Grand … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Open Class Results
Beef Grand Champion, Hereford Junior Yearling Female: Ellie Harmon Grand Champion, Crossbred or Other Breeds Junior Yearling Female: Laramie Lind Dairy Cattle Grand Champion, Crossbreed & Other Breed Winter Heifer Calf - up to 9 months: Wiste Farms Grand Champion, Holstein Winter Heifer Calf - up to 9 months: John Diersen Grand Champion, Brown Swiss Fall Calf - up to … [Read more...]