ST. PAUL, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is rolling out its new Dairy Assistance, Investment and Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program to provide financial assistance for dairy producers who enroll for five years of coverage in the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. “Minnesota farmers are the cornerstone of our state’s economy,” … [Read more...]
500 tractors roll through Fillmore County
Anyone who lives or works in the southeastern part of Fillmore County probably noticed something unusual on Monday, June 10. Tractors (lots of them!) came putt-putt-putting through, as part of the WMT Annual Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade. No, they hadn’t taken any wrong turns. In explaining why an Iowa tractorcade was in Minnesota, WMT and WHO Farm Broadcaster Andy … [Read more...]
MPCA commissioner visits POET
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Laura Bishop supports recycling and reusing waste materials to the greatest extent possible. POET General Manager Chris Hanson says there is 0% waste in the ethanol production process and water is recycled. Bishop was appointed MPCA commissioner by Governor Tim Walz in January 2019. As MPCA commissioner she will manage the day … [Read more...]
Halvorson resigns from Whalan City Council
To the regret of the Whalan City Council, Councilmember Johnny Halvorson resigned from the Council, effective immediately, at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting held at the Whalan Town Hall on June 10, 2019. Halvorson stated that due to health reasons he had decided to resign. The council thanked Halvorson for his service and dedication to the city. Present at the … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves 2019-2020 balanced budget
At the June 5, 2019, board meeting all board members were present except for Lanny Isensee. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery, Business Manager Karyl Lyon and principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. A group of sixth graders with their teacher Jodi Daniels gave a presentation on what they did for their Genius Hour project … [Read more...]
First winner of the summer!
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...]