Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates (DDA), presented information about their capital financial planning service at the January 22 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. He explained that he has been discussing the benefits of the service with city staff for a couple of months. Information can easily be plugged in to show on a spread sheet the effect a particular project … [Read more...]
Chatfield staff development day a success
The Chatfield School Board met on January 22, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris and Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey. Board member Lanny Isensee was not present. Superintendent Harris began the meeting by asking for nominations for board … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to play nine-man football in 2018
A possible change to nine-man football was discussed during the Kingsland School Board meeting on January 17, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich). Mundfrom asked what would happen if the team made the playoffs, and it was explained that the team would then … [Read more...]
Rushford Village considers Right of Way Ordinance
The first meeting of the year for the Rushford Village council, Tuesday, January 16, was largely comprised of annual housekeeping. Designations for official services, committees, contracts, and zoning rates were all maintained the same as in 2017. A financial report, including outstanding indebtedness was also presented by City Treasurer Judy Graham. The only items pulled for … [Read more...]
Will Kaase run for Sheriff again?
Following Captain John DeGeorge’s announcement that he would seek the seat of Fillmore County Sheriff in the November 2018 election, the Fillmore County Journal reached out to current Sheriff Tom Kaase. Sheriff Kaase was asked if he will be seeking re-election. In an e-mail, Kaase replied “Good morning, Jason! Yes, I will be running!” No further details have been provided … [Read more...]
Preston seeks more details about proposed veterans home site
An option to purchase about 15 acres from Robert Doherty, the proposed site for a veterans home, was discussed at length at the January 16 Preston City Council meeting. The city has an option to purchase the property until later in February. Mayor Kurt Reicks reported that during a recent phone call with Doherty he learned that Doherty was not interested in extending the … [Read more...]
Spice things up with Bowls and Brews
The only thing better than a warm cup of chili on a cold winters day is several cups of chili varieties along with your favorite refreshment. The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Bowls and Brews Chili Cook-Off on January 20, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. Formerly known as the Chili Cook-Off and Candlelight Ski, the event has … [Read more...]
Wykoff to offer open gym and walking
Approximately 10 citizens were in the audience for the Wykoff City Council meeting that was held on January 8, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Luann Hare, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason). City Clerk Becky Schmidt was absent. Richard Gleason updated the council on his efforts at arranging for Wykoff … [Read more...]
Snowy owl irruption blankets the area
By Karla Bloem Executive Director of the International Owl Center Five snowy owls in Brice Prairie. Two in Winona. Another in Rochester. Another by Trempealeau. And probably many more I don’t know about. It’s safe to say that the big wave of snowy owls moving south this winter has blanketed our area. Why does this happen? People used to think it was due to a shortage of … [Read more...]
Peterson enforcing ordinances; looks to further review
The January 10 Peterson Council meeting packed in standard annual designations, as well as several items of review. For the most part, everything remains the same as in 2017 including liability coverage, Friends of Peterson usage of municipal locations, application of a Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant, polling places and election judges. Items pulled for additional … [Read more...]