At the June 3 meeting, the Rushford Council briefly discussed the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Trenten Chiglo, effective June 13. Chiglo presented the letter of resignation May 28 to City Clerk Mary Miner. The council received a second letter, with requests by Chiglo, ahead of the council meeting on June 3. “I would like to see if we could table this resignation for … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Address Tax Abatements, Staffing Changes, Facility Improvements
The June 3 Houston County Commission was called to order by Chairman Eric Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance at 9 a.m. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous board meeting held on May 27. Commissioners present included Cindy Wright, Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder and Bob Schuldt. Greg Myhre did not attend in person but called in and … [Read more...]
SMIF Awards 359.25 Gallons of Paint to Beautify Small Towns
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) awarded 359.25 gallons of paint to 13 communities across its 20-county region through its Paint the Town Grant Program. This program is designed to engage volunteers and build collaborative efforts that beautify communities through painting community murals, community welcome signs, historic structures or public art. The Paint … [Read more...]
Ostrander Council Divided on Ordinance, Moves Ahead on Dilapidated Property
The Ostrander City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order with all council members present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. This month’s meeting started a little differently, with a zoning meeting held ahead … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Budgeting Schedule
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery reviewed the budgeting schedule for the 2026 budget at the board’s May 3 meeting. Budgeting plans will include a possible 3% cost of living increase, an estimated 13% to 15% increased insurance cost, and the state requirements for family leave. Hillery explained everything will be put into the budget, which is required to provide a service. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Approves Revolving Loan for Arcade
At the June 2 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the minutes of the May 1 meeting were approved. The consent agenda was approved as well and included accounts payable, resolution 2025-30 accepting $300 in donations to the Lanesboro Fire Department, resolution 2025-31 allowing the Lanesboro Fire Relief Association to conduct gambling at the Dew Drop Inn during 2025, and resolution … [Read more...]
Harmony Woman Charged with 18 Felonies for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
A Harmony woman is facing 18 felony charges for allegedly misappropriating more than $100,000 from her elderly mother over a 16-month span, in what authorities are calling a significant case of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Kisa Lyn O’Connor, 45, of Harmony, has been charged in Fillmore County District Court with 18 counts of felony financial exploitation. The … [Read more...]
Stone Mill Hotel & Suites Under New Ownership
An exciting change has taken place in Lanesboro, Minn., as Stone Mill Hotel & Suites has new owners as of March 1, 2025. Annie Kang and her husband Adam McCabe have taken over ownership of the historic and genuinely unique business located at 102 Beacon St. E. in Lanesboro. Adam knows the Lanesboro area well, growing up near Lanesboro and graduating from Lanesboro … [Read more...]
“I Was Almost Scammed Out of $10,000”: Fillmore County Sees Surge in Fraud Targeting Seniors
Jerome Grehl thought he was on Wells Fargo’s website when he tried to make a small online purchase for one of his grandchildren. What happened next nearly cost him $10,000. “I noticed there was an extra $10,000 in my account,” Grehl said. “It wasn’t mine. I figured it was a mistake, and there was a number on the site, so I called.” The man who answered had an accent Grehl … [Read more...]
Chatfield Authorizes Closure of 2022A Construction Fund
The May 27 meeting of the Chatfield City Council was quite brief. The 2022 Water and Storm project was concluded in December 2024. Public Works recommended closing the project. A sum of $53,399.70 will be transferred to the corresponding 2022A Dept Service Fund. Mayor appointments for the Library Board of Trustees include Lisa Martin, Todd Johnson, Ann Halloran, Kathleen … [Read more...]