At the Monday, November 19 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Superintendent Chuck Ehler brought the board up to speed on the status of a potential sale for the former middle school in Peterson. According to Ehler, there was some misunderstanding regarding the title work, which prevented a purchase agreement from being secured. “As a board, you’ve been patient,” began … [Read more...]
Chatfield school remodel nearly complete – Open house November 29
The Chatfield High School was a brown on brown low brick building reminiscent of the architecture of the 1960s. Structurally sound but lacking the infrastructure to promote educational advancements, it needed updating. Today it has a sleek, industrial look with many textures and colors that reflect a fresh modern makeover. It has been a long process for the Chatfield … [Read more...]
Public meetings on invasive weeds along the Root River
Please come join us for two public meetings being held on November 29, 2018, to talk about invasive plant species – such as Japanese hops – along the Root River. The first meeting will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the MiEnergy building 31110 Cooperative Way, City of Rushford Village, Minn. The second meeting will be held at the Houston County Nature Center, 215 W Plum St, Houston, … [Read more...]
Preston Veterans Home Committee to hold community meeting on design plans
On Thursday, December 6, the Preston Veterans Home Committee, the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Home Design Firms, Wold and Perkins-Eastman, will be presenting the Preston Veterans Home concept plans to the community. The community meeting will be held at the Preston Servicemen’s Club and will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 27
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Preston Area Chamber of Commerce to dedicate Christmas tree to former Preston EMT Volunteer
On Sunday, December 9, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate this year’s Chamber Christmas Tree in memory of Pete Bissen, a Greenleafton resident who was an active volunteer in the Preston community. The ceremony will be held in front of Preston City Hall in Preston, Minn., and will begin at approximately 1 p.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from the PACC … [Read more...]
Veterans home funding limitations
At a relatively brief November 13 Fillmore County Board meeting, the size limitations due to funding for the proposed veterans home in Preston were discussed. Commissioner Duane Bakke reported on a November 8 planning meeting in Preston with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. The proposal for a 72 bed home may not be possible due to limited … [Read more...]
Rushford discusses improvement project; school site
The Rushford City Council held a public hearing Tuesday, November 13, during the regularly scheduled council meeting, for the purpose of providing details and hearing resident feedback for a proposed street and utility improvement project. The project is tentatively scheduled for spring 2019. City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was present at the meeting to … [Read more...]
Peterson approves nuisance ordinance
The City of Peterson has officially approved an ordinance regulating public nuisances after months of deliberation. At the Wednesday, November 14 meeting the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance with changes made by City Attorney Greg Schieber, of Nethercut Schieber Attorneys. As noted last month, it includes clear definition of the term “vehicle” as trailers, … [Read more...]
Whalan city employee Landsverk to retire in 2019
Lanny Landsverk, city maintenance worker for the City of Whalan reported to the council at the November council meeting that he will be retiring next fall after the seasonal work has been completed. The council thanked him for his years of service thus far and appreciated the early notice to look for a replacement. The monthly meeting, which took place on Veterans Day, … [Read more...]