While it’s been a fair fall and the snow has been minimal, this is Minnesota and the snow will come. The City of Rushford Village is still scrambling to find someone to fill immediate needs in their Public Works Department before the streets need plowing. Previous Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck is still working on a contracted basis with the city to maintain all water … [Read more...]
Preston accepts ownership of Crown Hill Cemetery
In 2017 the Crown Hill Cemetery Association first approached the City of Preston about the possibility of assuming ownership and operation of the cemetery. On December 21 the city council formally accepted ownership of the cemetery grounds and buildings, effective December 31. The city commits to the future maintenance of the cemetery. The Cemetery Association voted … [Read more...]
Svendsen receives Outstanding Music Educator Award
Burt Svendsen, retired R-P teacher, was recently notified via email that he had been nominated by the MSHL for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Outstanding Music Educator. As the recipient of this award, Burt now is eligible for further national citation awards presented by the NFHS. Burt has been involved in music education for over 47 years; … [Read more...]
One of their better years
The Spring Grove School board gathered on Monday evening, December 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast live on Google Meet for the public and media. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny … [Read more...]
Mayor Schroeder’s last Spring Grove city council meeting
Mayor Sarah Schroeder called her last Spring Grove City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, via Zoom due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Council members Chad Rohland, Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, and Karen Folstad were all in attendance. Others present included: Julie Amundson, Spring Grove clerk/administrator; Gregg Skauge, Richard Sanitation; Trent … [Read more...]
Houston’s OHV trail questions
At the December 14, 2020, Houston City Council meeting, the focus was on the proposed OHV (off highway vehicle) trail planned for the area near South Park. Karla Bloem, executive director of the Owl Center, had sent an email to the council about the noise such a trail might create; she and other concerned citizens attended the meeting to ask further questions. The DNR had … [Read more...]
Whalan Council continues with virtual meetings
With the COVID-19 pandemic gaining strength recently, the Whalan City Council met virtually through Zoom on Monday, December 14, 2020. Present at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting included Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Kim Berekvam, Owen Lewis, Thore Johnson and Tanya Cook, as well as City Clerk Michele Peterson. Three New Business items were added to the … [Read more...]
Wykoff Community Center access mulled
On December 16, the Wykoff City Council met in regular session. Council members in attendance included Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, and Mary Tjepkes. City Clerk Becky Schmidt and Deputy Clerk Luann Hare also attended. Mary Sackett was absent. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held via remote technology (Zoom meeting). One item that generated … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies 2021 levy
At the December 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the final levy for 2021 was approved. The levy increase is 3.98%, or $86,101. The total 2021 levy will be $2,247,789. City Clerk Joel Young reviewed 2020 and took a look forward to 2021 during the Truth in Taxation public hearing required by state statute. Due to the COVID pandemic the antiquated telephone system in … [Read more...]
Rushford Village approves final tax levy
The Rushford Village Council unanimously approved setting the final tax levy at $475,000 for 2021. The amount represents a 5.5% increase over the $450,000 levied for 2020. The largest increases are for engineering needed for ongoing maintenance of public streets, particularly in South Rushford, and other Public Works needs, including road rock for the city’s extensive miles … [Read more...]