At the April 8 Houston City Council meeting, the council learned that the CIPP (cured in place pipe lining) project on Cedar Street was essentially completed. With CIPP, a lining is inserted into the pipes with resin in it. Some air pressure keeps the lining in place in a layer within the pipe, steam is then pumped in to cure the resin in place. Pictures of the process and a … [Read more...]

The April 8 Rushford Council meeting presented a thin agenda, but an abundance of notices and report updates. First up, Rushford’s event series Roots & Rhythm continues to gain momentum. The event is a partnership between the public library, the Rushford Area Historical Society, and the Rushford Area Society for the Arts. A Legacy Community Collaboration grant will fund … [Read more...]

Karen Larson, the city clerk of Mabel, shared several spring related announcements during the regularly scheduled council meeting of the Mabel City Council on April 10. Mayor Adam Wilder convened the meeting at 6 p.m. In addition to Mayor Wilder, council members Valerie Arnold, Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson and Tina Bakke were present. City employees in attendance included … [Read more...]

Proposals for batting cage installation, fence replacement, and business banners were considered at the April 8 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Public works director Brian Burkholder said the Park and Recreation committee had approved a plan for the installation of a batting cage at the south baseball field outside the fence on the first baseline.  The batting cage … [Read more...]

The April 9 meeting of the Eitzen City Council was brief as the board took care of business in 22 minutes.  The mayor called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.  All council members, including Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Mitch Luttchens, and Doug Meyer, were present. Others in attendance included City Clerk Steve Schuldt and … [Read more...]

At the April 9 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the March 12 meeting, the claims and March checks, the cash in CD, and cash balances as well as a Good Neighbor Agreement with MiEnergy in preparation for their upcoming resiliency electric grid project. The agreement will ensure that community collaboration is prioritized … [Read more...]

At the April 9 county board meeting, a grievance brought forward by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 was discussed. The Minnesota Public Employment Relations Board will hold a hearing on Friday, April 12 in St. Paul. Board members, County Administrator Bobbie Hillery and Human Resources Officer Lindsi Engle may be asked to testify.   Hillery … [Read more...]

At their April 8 meeting, the Spring Valley City Council learned the city’s Parks and Rec program, like so many around the country, is struggling to find interested applicants for the lifeguard and summer rec coaching departments. “We do have a WSI (water safety instructor) hired so we are set for swimming lessons for sure. I’m not sure if the pool is going to open yet … [Read more...]

The Canton City Council held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 10.  The council continued its recent trend of efficiency, with only a few items on the agenda.   Clerk Anne Koliha gave an update on the city’s plan for tree removal, specifically focusing on dead/dying ash trees.  Public works gave an update on new pollutant limits being developed by the MPCA for nitrate, … [Read more...]

The Whalan City Council received an expungement request from a former city employee who pleaded guilty to embezzlement of public funds and theft by swindle in 2022. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting was Mayor David Hallum, along with council members Owen Lewis, Kim Berekvam, Thore E. Johnson and Sheila Higbe.  City Clerk/Treasurer Theresa Grossell attended … [Read more...]

At the March 26 meeting of the county board, County Engineer Ron Gregg asked commissioners to adopt a resolution to include with the application for a Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Preservation Program Grant. The state funding approved by the legislature in 2023 will help counties find the perpetuation of monuments that mark public survey corners.  The resolution … [Read more...]

At the April 1 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Anna Loney spoke on behalf of the Lanesboro Library. She reviewed some of the recent programs presented free of charge to the public as well as a number of upcoming ones. “There are lots of opportunities right here at our Lanesboro Library,” she said. “There is a profound return on investment, so we thank you for your aid in all of … [Read more...]