The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on March 8. 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. The council discussed the condition of the parking lot, and Schmidt shared pictures of the lot. She said a few spots in the … [Read more...]
OHV concerns brings the public in
The Houston City Council was joined by members of the public at their March 8, 2021, meeting. Concerned citizens came to share their opposition to the proposed OHV trail. Sandy Fitting feels the trail will cause erosion and property value loss and asked when the first property had been purchased, claiming that the council had told her they hadn’t started anything yet in 2009. … [Read more...]
Peterson looks at sign designs heading into new season
At the March 9 Peterson Council meeting, plans for a new welcome sign on the Root River State Bike Trail took a notable step forward. After months of discussion and seeking public input, the council had favorable comments about design options presented by Councilor Chris Stenzel. Stenzel, like the other councilors, looked into options and early estimates for signs to suit the … [Read more...]
Archery hunt in Spring Valley discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on March 8. All members were present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Greg Brooks, John Dols and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Approximately 12 others were in attendance. The topic that appeared to draw the most interest from those attending was consideration of a … [Read more...]
Mabel earmarks 60 trees for removal
Mabel’s City Council met on March 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Attending in person were Mayor James Westby, Adam Wilder, Kirsten Wyffels, and Cory Wilson. Also participating were City Clerk Karen Larson and Jeff Rein. Terry Torkelson attended via phone. During the Public Works department report, Jeff Rein said he and Bob Mireau have driven through town twice to inspect trees, and … [Read more...]
Canton Council considers altering staff work space at city hall
With the addition of a deputy city clerk, the Canton city staff have been experiencing some growing pains with its work stations. Last Wednesday night, the Canton City Council discussed options for reorganizing the space and directed Clerk Brock Bergey to return to a future meeting with a proposal and possible plan. Bergey explained that the city hall currently has an open … [Read more...]
Houston Schools’ new position
The Houston School Board officially created a new position at the school at their regular board meeting March 4. In an effort to pare down the superintendent responsibilities, the board will add a new position at the school. According to the job description, this position will take on the following duties: communications, activities director, and scheduling of transportation … [Read more...]
Minnesota produce farmers asked to complete annual questionnaire
ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging all Minnesota produce farmers to fill out the 2021 Grower Questionnaire. Produce farmers are asked to complete the questionnaire annually to determine how the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule applies to their operation and what steps they must take to comply with safety … [Read more...]
The Field Guide Podcast
By Nathan Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension Introducing “The Field Guide Podcast,” a series of conversations with local producers and industry professionals covering the issues currently facing local farmers in Minnesota. Hosts Michael Cruse and Nathan Drewitz, local UMN Extension Educators, goal is to create an audio field guide similar to those you would … [Read more...]
Rushford receives project updates
At the March 8 Rushford Council meeting, Public Works Director Roger Knutson presented a list of projects undertaken by the department in 2020. “You’d think it would be slow because of COVID, but I think it was the busiest year we’ve had, because of COVID,” said Knutson. Utilities comprise a sizable portion of work for the department. The city’s system breaks down into what … [Read more...]