ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked down to 4.0% in May, from 4.1% in April, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The unemployment rate decline was due to people moving from unemployment to employment. The expanding labor force pushed Minnesota’s labor force participation … [Read more...]
Chatfield requests speed study
At the June 14 Chatfield City Council meeting a resolution was approved petitioning MnDot to conduct a speed study on Minnesota state highway 74 where it intersects with Winona St. (Fillmore County Rd. 5). Councilor John McBroom was absent. Along with the speed study, the resolution requests an analysis to determine the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crosswalk … [Read more...]
M-C to continue senior online campus lunch
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on June 15. In attendance were Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Lisa Halverson, Aimee Lake, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, and Principal Michelle Wiedemann. No student representatives were in attendance. The board discussed the “senior open campus lunch” that has … [Read more...]
Weapon fired during violation incident in Rushford
According to Rushford Police Department Chief Adam Eide, on Saturday, June 12 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Rushford police officer was investigating a reported violation of a Harassment/Restraining Order, which was reported to have occurred in the City of Rushford. The preliminary investigation indicates that during the incident, the officer fired his duty weapon. The suspect … [Read more...]
Houston County Commission met in person for the first time in over a year
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present on June 8, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission at the Houston County Courthouse. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the commission and audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Kingsland preps for upcoming school year
Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” on June 7, with all members participating (Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Natasha Howard, Gwen Howard, Maranda Emig, Pamela Freet, and Superintendent James Hecimovich), along with Principal Scott Klavetter. Athletics and Activities Director Mark Fitzpatrick, Building and Grounds Director Jason Thompson, and Business Manager … [Read more...]
Mabel to install charging station for electric cars
Mabel’s City Council met on June 9. Attending were Mayor James Westby, Terry Torkelson, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Brian Krambeer, President/CEO of MiEnergy Cooperative, addressed the council about a current offer being made to cities in the area. He said, “MiEnergy is working with 30 other electric … [Read more...]
Houston School Board — concerned parents
The regular June 3, 2021, Houston School Board meeting brought in a number of concerned parents wishing to address the board. Board Chair Tom Stillin went through the rules of the board before the group spoke, and had Superintendent Krin Abraham chronologically recount the event that the parents were upset about. An emailed proclamation from Governor Walz called for nine … [Read more...]
Former Lanesboro Arts Center director says goodbye to Lanesboro
Former Executive Director of the Lanesboro Arts Center, John Davis, was present at the June 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting to formally say goodbye to the council and give an update on what he’s been doing for the last few years since retiring as the arts center director. Davis, who is moving away from Lanesboro after living there for the last 21 years, was awarded a … [Read more...]
Eitzen to review town’s dog ordinance
Eitzen City Council members in attendance at the June 9, 2021, regular meeting were Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Others in attendance were City Clerk Steve Schuldt, Darryl Meyer, maintenance, Larry Nieling, local business owner, and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Adamson called the May 11 meeting of … [Read more...]