Nikki van den Heever of Cresco, Iowa, stands next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On May 31, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be … [Read more...]
Wykoff holds hearing on Line Street change
The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on June 10. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held at 7 p.m. regarding the County 5 Improvement project. The hearing was required due to a … [Read more...]
Peterson approves ordinance updates; preps for zoning
The Peterson City Council meeting Wednesday, June 12 largely covered a number of long-standing discussion items. First up, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Floodplain Ordinance. As the agency is in the process of updating flood mapping, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the ordinance is a required piece for municipalities, particularly … [Read more...]
Canton hit hard on tax refund
The acknowledgement of a $17,000 loss on their June tax settlement served as the primary topic of discussion at the recent Canton City Council meeting held on June 12. With Canton being the hardest hit entity within Fillmore County, all council members expressed confusion, believing that some mistake had to have been made. The issue was first made evident via a recent … [Read more...]
Mabel to fill deputy clerk vacancy
On June 12, the Mabel City Council held two public hearings, followed by a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Kirsten Wyffels, and Terry Torkelson. Adam Wilder was absent. The first public hearing was regarding a variance request at 109 Prairie Street. Public Works Director Jeff Rein said, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley easement proposal declined
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on June 10, with all members in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council heard from Bryan Owens regarding the city’s proposed “trade” of decreasing his assessment to 66 feet, in … [Read more...]
New rail commemoration display at Preston Trailhead – ribbon cutting and caboose open house Sunday, June 30
The Milwaukee Road in Preston and “A Day on the Railroad” are two of the headlines of a new interpretive display sign being unveiled and dedicated on Sunday, June 30 in Preston. The sign is a project of the Preston Historical Society (PHS) and is located adjacent to the historic rail campus being developed by PHS at the Preston DNR Trailhead. The sign was jointly funded by … [Read more...]
Chatfield Fire Department to enroll in PERA
At the June 10 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Luke Thieke, Chatfield Fire Department, reported on a proposal recommended for approval by city staff and members of the fire department to enroll in the state Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Thieke noted that a cost analysis has been completed. One-hundred and forty-two fire departments in Minnesota rely … [Read more...]
Breakfast with the Owls
Treat your taste buds to a locally sourced artisan breakfast of buckwheat shortcake fruit tarts with Paskha goat cheese, pinwheel quiche with fresh shiitake mushrooms, spinach and gruyère cheese; wild boar bacon, strawberry shrub, and locally roasted fair trade organic coffee. The event will feature a chance to meet the center’s live owl ambassadors, the story of the Owl … [Read more...]
Commonweal Theatre presents the Artaria String Quartet
The Commonweal Theatre Company once again welcomes the renowned Artaria String Quartet for a two night concert series at the Commonweal Theatre in historic downtown Lanesboro. Concert dates are Wednesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Now in its 20th season, the Stringwood Chamber Music Festival is a chamber music immersion in SE Minnesota. An … [Read more...]