Absentee voting for the General Election on November 3 begins on September 18. Voters may obtain absentee ballots in various ways: •Go to mnvotes.org website – click on “other ways to vote” – then “request an absentee ballot on-line.” •Go to the Houston County Website https://www.co.houston.mn.us and click on “Vote in the General Election 2020” from the red box on the … [Read more...]
Happy Hart 4-H Club meets in person for the first time in seven months
Mere words cannot express the joy of finally having an in-person 4-H meeting in seven months. Happy Hart had their first club meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we are able to do just about anything. We have many guidelines to follow in order to have a meeting, but that didn’t stop us from taking advantage of an outdoor meeting. We are unable to interact … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Administrator Julie Amundson position is now permanent
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg, and Chad Roland attended October 20, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council at the Fest Building. Also present were Julie Amundson, City Clerk/Administrator; Jordan Gerard, The Caledonia Argus; and Charlene Selbee Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting … [Read more...]
Kingsland Knights welcomes new teachers
“Hey, Hey, we’re here to say hello and good luck! We’re here to cheer for the Knights new teachers. The black and silver! We welcome you to Kingsland. And wish you the best!” New hires at Kingsland Public Schools include 5th grade teacher, Theodore Haddad and choir/music teacher Jonathan Miller. Haddad graduated from Caledonia High School and earned is undergraduate … [Read more...]
Sports and activities attendance decisions for Houston Schools
By Wanda Hanson The Houston School Board wrestled with how to balance safety and the desire of students and parents for a sense of normalcy during COVID as they met October 15, 2020. The Southeast Conference decided that schools will be allowing visitors at volleyball games based on 25% of their gym capacity. For Houston High School this maximum capacity will be 116 … [Read more...]
Rushford Village scrambles for public works coverage
At last month’s meeting, Public Works Supervisor Kyle Chiglo dropped what he called a “bombshell,” tendering his resignation. It came after just five months in the position. Chiglo informed the council he had accepted a position with Fillmore County, effective November 2, as a means of providing benefits for his family. At the time, he noted he’d spoken with Mayor Dennis … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: School Board
Tracey Ferguson, Candidate for Chatfield School Board Tell us about yourself. My name is Tracey (Breitsprecher) Ferguson. My husband and I have been long-time residents of Chatfield along with our four children. I am a 1998 graduate of Chatfield High School and our children either have attended or are currently attending Chatfield Schools, where they are very active in … [Read more...]
Whalen Valley drainage improvements
Plans to make improvements to the Union St. drainage area on county road 10 were approved at the Chatfield City Council’s October 12 meeting. City engineer Craig Britton said three bids had been submitted to construct two storm water drainage basins. The lowest bid submitted by Clemens Excavating in the amount of $24,658 was accepted. The engineers estimate was $27,680. The … [Read more...]
Uncontested races
For the upcoming election, there are quite a few candidates running unopposed. County Commissioners In Fillmore County, Minn., Mitch Lenz (District 1) and Larry Hindt (District 3) will be able to keep their seat warm, continuing their work unopposed. For Houston County, Minn., Robert Burns (District 3) and Greg Myhre (District 5) will be the only option on the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County approves non-profit grants
At the October 13 Fillmore County Board Meeting 21, non-profit grant applications were approved. This portion of the county’s CARES Act funding totals $176,598. Like with the business grants approved at the last board meeting, non-profit grant applicants will be required to document losses or costs due to COVID-19. Both the business and non-profit grant applicants must submit … [Read more...]