Rushford Fire Department understands during these unprecedented times, our children are making sacrifices as well. Your child’s birthday means a lot to him/her, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, no school, social distancing and no groups larger than 10 has put a hault to such fun with friends and classmates! We want to help make his/her day extra special! If your child … [Read more...]
DEED extends Unemployment Insurance
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today that the agency has fully implemented the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), which provides a 13 week extension of unemployment benefits for eligible applications. PEUC was authorized by Congress in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Cancelling Household Hazardous Waste and COVID-19 changes
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator This time of year, I would normally be writing about spring cleaning and what to do with all the materials you find in your basements and attics, however, this year has been anything but normal. Due to COVID-19 most people have been adjusting to a new way of life; working from home, changing routines to stay home, and socially … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 20, 2020, Spring Grove Public Schools meeting was held in compliance with Minnesota’s requirements for remote board meetings. Consent agenda items approved included the agenda, minutes from the March meeting, Treasurer’s report and payment of monthly bills, the second reading of revised policies 419 Tobacco-Free environment and 534 Unpaid … [Read more...]
Rushford Village projects, road tour on hold
With restrictions in place due to Governor Walz’s Shelter in Place order and several businesses deemed non-essential and closed temporarily, the City of Rushford Village is seeing a number of plans on hold until likely early June or later. At the Tuesday, April 21 council meeting the board was apprised that the One Energy Renewables solar array project is on hold until this … [Read more...]
Preston looks at indoor climate controlled storage
At the April 20 Preston City Council meeting the council considered adding climate controlled storage as a conditional use in the B-3 Business District. The Planning Commission held a public hearing prior to the council meeting on the request to amend the city’s ordinance to add indoor storage as a conditional use. There have been two requests from individuals that would like … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school facility project underway
The Lanesboro School Board met via phone conference on April 16. The agenda was approved along with the minutes of the February 20 regular board meeting. The board reviewed and approved the monthly revenues and expenditures for both February and March as they did not meet in March. The construction project bills from February and March were also approved. Board member … [Read more...]
COVID-19 financial assistance for veterans now available
Veterans and their spouses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now able to access a pair of state government programs that were created to provide them with financial assistance. “During troubled times in our country’s history, our veterans put their lives on hold to do what was best for our state and our country,” said State Representative Greg Davids … [Read more...]
Houston County Drop Site information
Houston County has declared a local health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Drop sites remain open but with modifications to protect the public and our employees. As the situation unfolds, the County’s response to the pandemic may require changes to drop site hours and policies. Before visiting a drop site, residents should check for up-to-date information on the … [Read more...]
R-P distance learning getting high marks
The Monday, April 20 Rushford-Peterson School Board, like most board meetings now, was held virtually via Zoom. All board directors were in attendance, as well as Superintendent Jon Thompson and Administrative Assistant Laura Hahn. The meeting kicked off with a brief discussion regarding procedures for the new online format. It was noted that all meetings will be recorded and … [Read more...]