A public hearing was held at the November 14 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss the 2017 street and utility project assessments. City Engineer Brett Grabau reviewed the project with the council and residents attending the meeting. In 2016, each street along with the water mains and sewers in the city of Harmony was given a rating from 1-10 with 1 being a gravel road and … [Read more...]
County moves forward on major road project
The reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 has been a major road project for the county. At the November 14 county board meeting, approval was given to advertise for the concrete surfacing of CSAH 1 from north of Spring Valley city limits north to the county line. County Engineer Ron Gregg said the advertisement will include a relatively short portion in Olmsted … [Read more...]
Assistance, resources available to help customers in need with heating bills
As winter and colder temperatures approach, Minnesota Energy Resources reminds customers to check their eligibility for heating assistance through the state Energy Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, provides assistance to help customers with energy costs such as natural gas bills or emergency repair or replacement of faulty … [Read more...]
Home heating costs expected to be less than $600 this winter
With the winter heating season underway, an average Minnesota Energy Resources residential customer will likely heat their home for less than $600 for the third year in a row, according to the natural gas utility’s most recent forecast. If the heating forecast holds true, Minnesota Energy Resources expects an average residential customer to pay $557 in home heating costs from … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on November 28
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies special referendum results
The November 7 results of the special referendum, to determine if Chatfield voters would authorize the city council to issue $4,402,000 in bonds for the construction of a new swimming pool, were certified at the city council’s November 13 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. City Clerk Joel Young explained that state law requires the city council to certify election … [Read more...]
First ever Wreaths For The Fallen ceremony to take place at State Veterans Cemetery, Preston
This year, WreathsForTheFallen.org will be expanding with the addition of the new veterans cemetery in Preston, Minn. This addition will require several hundred additional honor wreaths needed to honor our country’s fallen veterans and their families at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries this year. With almost 700 additional interments at the Minnesota State Veterans … [Read more...]
Home weatherization help available
Fall breezes are blowing in holidays, as well as, colder weather and heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can give a one-time payment to cover a portion of heating costs. Depending on the county, additional community resources might be available for heating assistance. According to energy.gov, approximately 45% of home energy is used for heating … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook
November — Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the … [Read more...]
SEMCAC Awards Arts Grants
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On November 14, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 52 grants for a total of $311,525 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern … [Read more...]