Canton City Council members met on May 13 at the town hall to comply with social distancing requirements. Coincidentally, Governor Walz announced that Minnesota’s Stay-at- home directive would be allowed to expire on May 18. Council updates to COVID-19 policy included opening of the city office on May 18 and the resumption of the normal utility disconnection policy. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County makes plans to adapt
At the May 12 meeting of the County Board held via WebEx, County Administrator Bobbie Hillery reviewed reopening plans to keep staff and the public safe during this time of uncertainty. The board unanimously supported sending a letter, which will be signed by chairman Marc Prestby, to area legislators Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller. The letter asks legislators to … [Read more...]
Food shelves continue to provide in the midst of the pandemic
Area food shelves have been busy implementing new procedures due to COVID-19. Normally, these food shelves operate on a consumer choice model where shoppers select items themselves (with a limit on high demand items like protein). Now, workers and volunteers are prepacking items to be picked up at the door or curbside. Some prepacked boxes are also purchased from Channel … [Read more...]
Ostrander responds to citizen complaints
During the Ostrander City Council meeting on May 5, the council responded to a number of issues related to complaints voiced by Ostrander citizens. Council members in attendance included Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, DJ Start, Vernon Thompson, Mayor Pam Kunert, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. Council members and other attendees were asked to sit at least six feet from each … [Read more...]
Kingsland shortens school year
The Kingsland School Board met on May 4 for a work session meeting. All board members were in attendance (board chair Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, and Building & Grounds Director Jason Thompson. In light of the distance learning program … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council reviews COVID-19 closures
At the May 4 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council reviewed the closures of public spaces. Council member Tom Smith made a motion that the campground bathhouse and visitor’s center bathrooms be re-opened. Mayor Jason Resseman noted that there was a recommendation from the governor that those type of facilities be open to allow recreational activities. The council approved … [Read more...]
Rushford Village ponders immediate future of community center
The Rushford Village Hall is closed until January 1, 2021, at which point use of the facility will be reviewed. That was the decision made at the May 5 Village Council meeting following Governor Walz’s extension of COVID-19 preventions. The decision wasn’t made lightly, but to err on the side of caution, as noted by several on the council. Rentals of the space for May were … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Veterans Memorial additions made
The Spring Grove Veterans Memorial Group, LLC, is pleased to announce that they have added three new names to the Spring Grove Veterans Memorial located in Viking Memorial Park. The veterans whose names have been added include: Osmund S. Gilbertson served in the US Army and the Reserve from 1955 to 1963. Ossie graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1953, and he resides … [Read more...]
Fountain ushers in new city clerk
The Wednesday, May 6 Fountain Council meeting was anything but normal with the council gathering in the spacious community center after original plans to have the council meet via telephone were changed. With the world at a relative standstill though, discussion during the six-minute meeting was limited. “If he [Governor Walz] doesn’t lift the stay at home we will be doing … [Read more...]
What to do if your pork packing plant is closed
Are you impacted by a pork packing plant closure due to COVID-19 and have pigs scheduled to ship in the near future and wondering what to do? Below is a list of strategies for you to consider. It is important to note that the strategies outlined below are meant to be temporary for emergency situations. The wellbeing of the pigs should be your number one priority when … [Read more...]