Jerome Grehl thought he was on Wells Fargo’s website when he tried to make a small online purchase for one of his grandchildren. What happened next nearly cost him $10,000. “I noticed there was an extra $10,000 in my account,” Grehl said. “It wasn’t mine. I figured it was a mistake, and there was a number on the site, so I called.” The man who answered had an accent Grehl … [Read more...]
Chatfield Authorizes Closure of 2022A Construction Fund
The May 27 meeting of the Chatfield City Council was quite brief. The 2022 Water and Storm project was concluded in December 2024. Public Works recommended closing the project. A sum of $53,399.70 will be transferred to the corresponding 2022A Dept Service Fund. Mayor appointments for the Library Board of Trustees include Lisa Martin, Todd Johnson, Ann Halloran, Kathleen … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Propane Facility
The Fillmore County Planning Commission held its first meeting of 2025 on May 22. Trinity Johnson was elected chair and Steve Duxbury was elected vice chair. Board members Trinity Johnson, Gary Ruskell and Richard Junge were absent. John Reinhart, Midwest Industrial Fuels Inc., DBA Consolidated Energy Company, had applied for a conditional use permit for a propane storage and … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Looks Toward Future After Referendum Fails
On Monday, May 19, the Kingsland School Board began their night with a special meeting to review the resolution canvassing the return of votes for the May 12 referendum vote. In 2024, voters approved question one from the district referendum, which dealt with $8.9 million worth of physical facility needs. Question two on that ballot failed. This question dealt with the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Support for Community Heart & Soul Initiative
Allison Whalen, CEDA, encouraged commissioners to write a letter of support for a Seed Grant from Community Heart & Soul Initiative at the board’s May 27 meeting. The EDA is applying for a $10,000 seed grant to start a program to get a perspective from community residents to define those things that they believe matter most for the future of the community. This will be a … [Read more...]
Houston County Extends Moratorium on Commercial Solar Projects
During the May 27 Houston County Commission meeting, commissioners voted to extend the interim moratorium on commercial solar projects for an additional six months. The decision followed a recommendation from the county’s planning commission and a formal request from the Houston County Township Association. Chairman Eric Johnson called the meeting to order 9 a.m. with the … [Read more...]
Rushford Clarifies CEDA Program
The May 26 Rushford council meeting lacked a lot of regular agenda business, but what was discussed heavily during reports was the Business Growth Support Plan. The program is offered through the Rushford Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Community Economic Development Associates. The city has changed how it worked with CEDA in the past and is instead now utilizing them … [Read more...]
Caledonia Receives Clean Audit for 2024
At the May 27 city council meeting, Andrew Forliti of Smith Schafer presented the annual financial audit for the city of Caledonia. Forliti reported that the city received an unmodified or “clean” audit opinion for 2024, indicating that the city’s financial statements were presented fairly and in accordance with accounting standards. Mayor Jeremy Leis called the meeting to … [Read more...]
Rural LeRoy Fire Takes Life of Man
At approximately 3:56 a.m. on Saturday May 24, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a house fire at 13073 111th Ave., LeRoy, Minn., in Fillmore County. Mower County Deputies were first on scene and spoke with a 46-year-old woman who had sustained an injury jumping from a window to escape the fire. The woman advised responding deputies that her husband, … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Holds Short Board Meeting in May
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, May 19 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Chad Harms, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Spencer Yohe and Peterson. District employees present … [Read more...]