Chris Gastner, CEDA, and Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, reviewed the agreement made in 2008 at the county board’s August 14 meeting. Fillmore County granted a property tax abatement to help finance road infrastructure improvements and a booster station to serve a subdivision (Hilltop Estates) and the new elementary school in Chatfield. Chatfield installed $2.8 million … [Read more...]
Donations requested for the Preston Veterans Home
The Preston Veterans Home will be a skilled nursing care facility with up to 72-beds (depending on the amount of donations) and will be the first and only in Southeastern Minnesota. The cost of the facility will be $30+ million. The independent demand study shows if built today, 224 veterans would reside in the veterans home if one was built, by 2040 that need will continue … [Read more...]
Spotted: Contender in Canton
Fillmore County Sheriff candidate John DeGeorge paid a special visit to the Canton City Council during its regularly scheduled meeting held on August 8. DeGeorge stated his primary purpose as introducing himself, of which he has been doing a great deal of to area city councils, fire and police departments, and other civic groups, as well as to provide a brief account of his … [Read more...]
Tim Penny receives “Friend of the CGMC” award
ST. PAUL — Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) President Tim Penny received the “Friend of the CGMC” Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato. The Friend of the CGMC Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have helped advance the interests of Greater Minnesota. As … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses operating levy
On August 6, Kingsland School Board held a monthly work session meeting in the elementary conference room. Board members present included Doug Plaehn, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber Herbrand and Principal Scott Klavetter. Heather Betts and Ann Oeltjen were absent. Much of the meeting was spent … [Read more...]
Mail ballot process on the rise
Registered voters in a select few precincts in Fillmore County may have recently received a special packet in the mail that allows them to vote in the primary and general election by mail instead of visiting a precinct. According to Carrie Huffman with the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, for the 2018 election there will be three cities and five townships offering … [Read more...]
Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends
As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage. A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. To ensure lifesaving treatments remain available for patients in the coming weeks, donations are needed now, … [Read more...]
Deadline approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers must file by August 17, one-year extension available to holders of many expiring contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers today that the deadline to sign up for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is Friday, August 17, 2018. “Any agricultural producer that has eligible land should review the benefits of … [Read more...]
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
Placement of campaign and other advertising signage on any highway rights of way is not allowed under state law, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state law. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches and sight corners at intersections. … [Read more...]
Preston’s new logo
The Preston City Council approved a new city logo at their August 6 meeting. The trout superimposed over the Minnesota state outline has been the logo on the city’s letterhead, envelopes, business cards and so on. The new official logo is a simple fishhook on a line which represents the city’s theme, “Get Hooked on Preston.” Councilman David Collett was absent. The city’s sign … [Read more...]