Commissioners worked through a list of annual resolutions at their first meeting in 2018. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman opened the January 2 meeting. Mitch Lentz was elected chairman and Duane Bakke was elected vice-chairman. Vickerman had been sworn in earlier this day by Judge Matthew Opat as the acting auditor/treasurer for 2018. An auditor/treasurer will be elected … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hears good news from continuous math program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board Members Bonner, Wilson, Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board unanimously approved the meeting’s agenda and passed a resolution to move into … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school’s Truth in Taxation meeting shows reductions in expenditures
The December 21 Lanesboro School Board meeting was opened with the annual Truth in Taxation meeting. The total revenues for the year of 2017 came to $4,360,124.00 and expenditures equaled $5,029,047.00. The expenditures included the purchase of a school bus, van, new playground equipment, new roof for the gymnasium, a copier, and new servers. The school has a five million … [Read more...]
Fillmore County inmate dies in custody
On December 27, 2017, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility had an incident in which an inmate died in custody. Lifesaving efforts by Fillmore County staff, Preston Ambulance, Mayo One staff, and Preston Police were unfortunately unsuccessful. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest sympathy to the victim’s family … [Read more...]
Rushford approves final levy; talks savings
The last meeting of the year for the Rushford City Council, Monday, December 26, brought continued discussion of the city levy and budgets. For nearly 45 minutes, the council hemmed and hawed over where cost savings could be found, if any. Outgoing Councilor Vern Bunke had urged the council to review the budget and look for areas of potential savings, such as within the … [Read more...]
Local families that know the heartache of impaired driving crashes speak out
Two southeast Minnesota families that know the heartache of impaired driving crashes recently spoke out to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired. The event took place Wednesday, November 22 at Dodge Center Fire Hall, Dodge Center, Minn. Kaitlyn Hansen, a 16-year-old high school student, was hit and killed by an impaired driver on January 28, 2016. Going a step … [Read more...]
Rushford Village continues Public Works discussions
The Rushford Village Council ended the year with a quick 26-minute meeting, getting some details on items for the Public Works Department. Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck was in attendance to discuss the items. Councilor Dennis Overland was absent. Last November, the council put the finishing touches on its modified Snow Removal Policy. In it, the council specified that … [Read more...]
Houston City Council takes another step toward meat market
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. In attendance were Mayor Olson, Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland and Council members Sanden, Schutte, and Knutson, with Council member Krage arriving at 6:18. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting up … [Read more...]
State Senator Carla Nelson visits Chatfield School Board meeting
The Chatfield School Board met on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Business Manager Karyl Lyons. Board member Katie Priebe was not in attendance. Student Senate members Kyle Nosbisch … [Read more...]
Community project touches many lives
It’s been over three months, but the effects of Hurricane Harvey are still being felt in Houston, Tex., and the surrounding areas. The staff and students at Juan Seguin Elementary School in Richmond, Tex., started off their 2017/18 school year on August 22 and were excited to go back to school. But after just three days of school, Hurricane Harvey hit and changed … [Read more...]