The annual County Board of Appeal and Equalization held on June 12 began with commissioners reciting an oath administered by County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman. County Assessor Cindy Blagsvedt reviewed the duties and rules and gave the assessment summary. Property is valued and classified as of January 2, 2018. Sales in all areas increased over the prior year. There were 298 … [Read more...]
The Fillmore County Journal wins 22 awards in 2018
Flooding in Fillmore County
On the evening of June 9, Emergency Manager Don Kullot was out and assessing the flooding situation in Fillmore County. The areas that seemed most affected were west of Preston, south of Stewartville-Spring Valley-Wykoff, and to the Ostrander areas. At one time earlier in the evening, a Fillmore County Deputy was stranded between County Road 30 and Klondike Road, moving to … [Read more...]
Chatfield changes health insurance carrier
At the May 29 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reported on the savings the city and its employees could secure through a change in health insurance providers. Councilors Mike Urban and Paul Novotny were absent. The city renews its insurance each year. Young noted the city has been with Health Partners for some time. But, due to the significant … [Read more...]
Rushford Village reviews financial options; project scope
At the Tuesday, June 5 meeting, the Rushford Village Council discussed several funding options for several city costs in 2018. The council and city staff considered options including usage of a Certificate of Deposit (CD) accounts, financing programs, and an option for Minnesota Investment Fund dollars provided through the Department of Employment and Economic Development. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office asking for help
On Thursday, May 31, 2018, at approximately 1:17 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center (911) received a report of criminal damage to property in the 14000 block of 171st Ave., in Section 7 of York Township, in Fillmore County. The homeowner was indicated he was alerted by a driveway sensor that someone was in the area of his residence at about … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Garden Tour happens Saturday, June 16
You are welcome to meander through the gardens of some of western Fillmore County’s most talented “green thumbs” from 9-4:30 on Saturday, June 16. Shelly Skindelien is the Master Gardener coordinating this year’s tour, the first for Fillmore County, and hers is one of ten gardens to view. “Every one of these gardeners is an artist,” Skindelien says with admiration, “On the … [Read more...]
Ostrander project creates challenges
All members of the Ostrander City Council were in attendance on June 5 for a regular meeting (Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, Heidi Jones and DJ Start). The main topic was the ongoing infrastructure (street) project, and how it is impacting citizens getting to and from their homes and businesses. Rosie Hilland addressed the council, … [Read more...]
Illegal dumping in county
Solid Waste Administrator Andrew Hatzenbihler reported to the county board at their June 5 meeting that some residents continue to dump materials illegally at county recycling sites. Commissioner Gary Peterson was absent. Hatzenbihler said the dumping is getting to be a large problem. Current policy allows for a $500 fine with a misdemeanor charge. Hatzenbihler suggested a … [Read more...]
Wykoff bus garage to be sold
On June 4, 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, Heather Betts, and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Ann Oeltjen was absent. The board discussed planning to sell the former school bus garage in Wykoff. There is concern that the … [Read more...]