LANESBORO, MN - Following a successful reopening to limited capacity amidst several safety restrictions in mid-April and opening to full capacity audiences at the end of May, the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro is pleased to announce its third production of the 2021 season. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) begins discounted preview performances on … [Read more...]
Houston City Council: DNR presents overview of OHV Trail History
The Houston City Council meeting on June 14 began with a presentation by the MN DNR detailing the history of the proposed OHV Trail thus far. Joe Unger, DNR OHV trail planner; Kelli Bruns, DNR Parks and Trails regional manager; and Karen Umphress from the Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association collaborated to present the information and answer questions from the mostly anti-OHV … [Read more...]
Rushford Village discusses Planning and Zoning projects
The June 15 Rushford Village council meeting was in large part, discussion regarding a number of proposed and ongoing developments related to planning and zoning. A hearing was held prior to the meeting regarding the application by Bonnie Norstad for a second solar array on her property, located between Highway 30 and Highway 16. The proposed array is the second on the farm … [Read more...]
Minnesota State Fair officially returns August 26 – Labor Day, September 6, 2021
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota State Fair’s board of managers took a series of actions today affirming that the Great Minnesota Get-Together will return August 26 through Labor Day, September 6, after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The health and safety of everyone is the State Fair’s top priority, and the fair continues to follow and monitor current guidance from … [Read more...]
Severe blood shortage: Donors needed now to address delays in patient care
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent further impact to patients. Right now, … [Read more...]
Whalan council receives resignations
The Whalan City Council received two resignations during the June 14, 2021, council meeting. One resignation was from a council member and one was on the Zoning Committee. Additionally, the Whalan representative on the Root River Trail Towns committee is also stepping down. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, along with council … [Read more...]
Spring Grove increases open swim hours on Saturday and Sunday
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Tuesday, June 15 regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 6 p.m. at the Spring Grove Communication meeting room. Council members in attendance, Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, and Karen Folstad. Councilmember Chad Rohland attended the first half of the meeting via Zoom and appeared in person for the second half. The council … [Read more...]
No red flags in Caledonia’s 2020 audit
On June 14, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-8:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Room. Council members present: Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Absent were David Fitzpatrick and Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led the council and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Agenda The … [Read more...]
Wykoff to crack down on overdue water/sewer accounts in August
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on June 14. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, Ryan Breckenridge, and Barbara Fate). City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. No citizens were signed up to address the council on any issues. The council noted that discussion about the proposed … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears tall grass complaints
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on June 14, at city hall. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer), as was EDA Director Chris Hahn. Attending via remote technology was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. The council heard from two citizens regarding a home in town with … [Read more...]