John Cassellius visited the Houston School Board meeting July 10 to introduce himself to the school board. Cassellius is the high school principal; he comes to Houston from Winona Senior High where he taught physical education and health. The board also greeted a newcomer to the school board. Claire Reay is the new student representative to the board. She replaces graduate … [Read more...]
Outdoor Tasks are Spring Grove’s Focus
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, July 15 at 168 West Main Street in room #100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mayor Wilhelmson, Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Eric Ostern, and Morgan Buckland. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also present. Councilor Turner … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Renews Operating Referendum, Approves Staffing Changes
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a public hearing on July 15 to provide an opportunity for community members to comment on the proposed renewal of an expiring operating referendum. The resolution renewing the expiring operating revenue referendum was unanimously approved. Chairman Chris Miller called the meeting to order 6:01 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board’s … [Read more...]
State Highway Project In Chatfield
Paul Zager, project manager, reviewed the final layout for Trunk Highway 52 mill & overlay project through the city of Chatfield at the city council’s July 14 meeting. The state project will run from the southern city limits for about 1.2 miles through the city. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent. Zager said the project includes the overlay of TH 52 and … [Read more...]
Hunting Law Spurs Public Hearing in Houston County
After residents voiced concerns about gun safety during the regularly scheduled Houston County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 15, commissioners agreed to schedule a public hearing in August. The purpose of the hearing is to gather public input on recently enacted state legislation that eliminates shotgun-only zones for deer hunting. Under the new law, all legal firearms … [Read more...]
Whalan Good Old Days Coming in August
Noted at the July 14 meeting, the city of Whalan is looking forward to hosting Whalan Good Old Days, which will be taking place in August. The day will include a picnic at noon and fellowship with friends old and new. Present at the regularly scheduled city council meeting was Mayor David Hallum, along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Receives City of Excellence Award
The July 7 Lanesboro City Council meeting opened with a public hearing on the proposed sidewalk assessments. There were no comments or questions from the community. The regular meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. League of Minnesota Cities Executive Director Luke Fischer and Deputy Trust Administrator Jen Wolfe were at the meeting to present the City of … [Read more...]
Brownsville Listens to Presentations and Resident Concerns
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, July 2 at the Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted role call, then Meyer led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mayor Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Barb Hurley, Bill Fitzpatrick and David Prestby. City employees present included … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Approves Job Classification Changes
Dr. Tessia Melvin, Human Resources, Inc. (David Drown Associates), provided a 2025 market analysis at the board’s July 8 meeting. She has worked 15 years in city and county government and is a former city administrator. A study, in part, helps local governments hire and maintain quality employees. Fillmore County’s pay plan is to maintain 5% of the market average. The market … [Read more...]
Preston/Lanesboro EDA Director
Michelle Marotzke, Preston/Lanesboro EDA director, introduced herself to the Preston City Council at the July 7 meeting. Marotzke has been on the job since May 26. She has a master’s degree in business administration and EDA municipal utility experience. Her previous employer was Kandiyohi County. Marotzke said she has lived most of her life in west central Minnesota, so the … [Read more...]