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...]
Ostrander to fill council vacancy
On November 8, the Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting. Members in attendance included Vernon Thompson, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, City Clerk Wendy Brincks, and DJ Start. Heidi Jones was absent. The council discussed how to fill the upcoming vacancy when Heidi Jones leaves the city council at the end of this year. Wendy Brincks said, “Heidi was elected Fillmore … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council winner cuts the cards
The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on November 13, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Also attending were City Attorney Dwight Luhmann and Assistant Clerk Luann Hare. Approximately 15 other citizens were in attendance at the meeting. Prior to the … [Read more...]
Free Thanksgiving dinner in Greenleafton
Greenleafton Reformed Church of rural Preston is hosting a Free Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner November 22. All are welcome. The meal will be served at noon. Those attending are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. For further information call (507) 937-3137 or e-mail … [Read more...]
Upcoming services at the Lenora United Methodist Church
The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is very happy to announce the Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas services for the historic Lenora United Methodist Church. Thanksgiving service will be November 18 at 3 p.m. Advent/Christmas services will be December 16 at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. and December 23 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The wood stove will crackle with heat and … [Read more...]
Friends of the Root River annual meeting
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...]