At the June 10, 2026, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson and activities director, Dan Schindler. Board member Josh Thompson and Principal Shane McBroom were not present. Reports Dan Schroeder of Solar Connections … [Read more...]

At the June 8 meeting of the Chatfield City Council there was a long discussion over the council’s April 27 decision to display the Minnesota State Flag as modified in 1983 on city property. Todd French initiated the discussion. He noted he has been an area resident for 72 years. He and his wife proposed the city fly both versions of the state flag. They offered to pay for the … [Read more...]

Prior to the Spring Valley City Council’s Monday, June 8 meeting, a public hearing was held to review an ordinance violation in relation to three storage containers belonging to Patricia Reyerson, which were unlawfully placed on city property. Despite the city’s continued attempts to resolve the issue with Reyerson, the containers still remain on the city’s property. The … [Read more...]

The Peterson Council unanimously approved a zoning variance at their June 10 meeting. The decicion came after a public hearing with the Planning Commission an hour prior. The Jenkins house project sought approval for a new residential construction at 121 Prospect Street, but needed a variance from floodplain fill requirements within the Floodplain Overlay District and variances … [Read more...]

At the June 9 Harmony City Council meeting, the consent agenda was approved and included the minutes of the May 12 council meeting, the claims and May checks, the investment report, cash balances, and a review of the budget. A one-year subscription renewal for Win 911, the app the city uses to receive alarms from water and sewer utilities, was also approved. Riley Knutson from … [Read more...]

The Houston School Board approved a contract with new Superintendent Angi McAndrews at their June 4 meeting. McAndrews comes with experience in school administration. For the last eight years she has worked at Rochester Schools. For six years she was a principal; the last two years she served as a director at the district level. McAndrews lives in Houston County with her … [Read more...]

After months of research, discussion, and a public hearing held in May, the Mabel City Council approved a cannabis ordinance during its regular meeting on June 10, passing the measure by a 4-1 vote. Mayor Adam Wilder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Council members present included Kelly Sand, Valerie Arnold, Tina Bakke, Kirsten Wyffels, and Wilder. City staff present … [Read more...]

The June 2 meeting of the Houston County Commissioners included time for a public hearing on the proposed adoption of an MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) ordinance. This ordinance regulates construction project stormwater, dumping of chemicals or pet waste within the MS4 boundary. For Houston County that boundary consists of the county right of way within the city of … [Read more...]

At the June 3 meeting, the Fountain Council heard from area resident Denise Pagel, a volunteer with Fillmore County Relay for Life. The event is a well-known Cancer Awareness Fundraiser now in its 11th year. Pagel cited a breakdown in communication with this year’s team, which inadvertantly left organizers without a location. Ideally, she noted organizers envision a permanent … [Read more...]