Friends of the Root River and the public are invited to our annual meeting in the Rushford Village Hall on Wednesday, November 28. The address is 43038 MN-30, Rushford. The business meeting begins at 5 p.m., followed by a light dinner at 6 p.m. Our speaker this year, John Bruihler of the Rush-Pine Farmer-Led Council, will speak at 6:30 p.m. to their successes in improving both … [Read more...]
Harmony council certifies election results
The Harmony City Council approved Resolution 18-10 certifying the results of the municipal general election. Steve Donney was re-elected as mayor. Council members Kyle Morem and Stephen Sagen’s terms were up and so two spots were open on the council. Sagen was re-elected to fill one spot and Tony Webber was elected for the other. A public hearing was held to discuss the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Capital Improvements Plan
At the November 13 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a Capital Improvements Plan submitted by Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, was distributed. It was not discussed at this city council meeting. It summarizes the city’s financial condition and provides a tool to evaluate the feasibility of future capital improvement projects and purchases. Bubany finds the city … [Read more...]
John Dols appointed to Spring Valley Council
During the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council on November 14, the council appointed John Dols to fill the council vacancy caused by the resignation of Jessy Betts, effective immediately. Council members stated that since the recent election resulted in two new council members (Chris Danielson and Luan Ruesink) being chosen by voters, it made sense to appoint the … [Read more...]
Correction to 2018 Election Result
A correction is needed for the November 19, 2018, Fillmore County Journal Unofficial Results of the 2018 Election, regarding the Lanesboro ISD#229 School District Question 1. Yes votes totalled 679. No votes total was 311. This referendum did pass, with 68.79% in favor. … [Read more...]
County vs. state election results
When comparing election results between Fillmore County, Houston County, and the State of Minnesota, the comparisons didn’t quite match up, but they usually don’t. For Governor and Lt. Governor, Minnesota voted 53.84% in favor of Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan (DFL), while Fillmore County voted 49.43% in favor of Jeff Johnson and Donna Bergstrom (R). Senator Amy Klobuchar … [Read more...]
Fountain nears IPP agreement for wastewater
With a three-man council, including Mayor Richard Kujath, Mayor-Elect Jim Schott, and Councilor Dave Gudmundson, the City of Fountain drew nearer to signage of an Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with Valley Design at the Wednesday, November 7 meeting. Councilors Chad Wangen and Brian Ostby were absent. Discussing the matter at length with the council was Rick Whitney of … [Read more...]
NTC plans initiatives for 2019
Jeff Broberg reported on activities and future initiatives of the National Trout Center at the Preston City Council’s November 5 meeting. He expressed his appreciation for the city’s support. Broberg said they are growing great programs, have great participation and continue to grow the number of visitors to the center (1,241 visitors, up 138 from last year). A weekly fishing … [Read more...]
Process to hire land services director goes forward
At the November 6 County Board meeting, there was a lengthy discussion about replacing retiring County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt with the hire of a land services director. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained this has been discussed at several personnel committee meetings. Someone with an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) certification is required. This Land Records … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office looking for thieves
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft from a pop machine that occurred at the Valley Wash Laundromat, in Spring Valley, Minn. The theft occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday October 24. The suspects are believed to be a white male and white female, who can be viewed in the screenshot photos that are attached. The female, in the video but not … [Read more...]