The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session August 28. Members present included Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mayor Jim Struzyk was absent, so Jones led the meeting. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Council members spoke with the owner of a house on West High Street that had sustained fire … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board continues construction project
The Chatfield School Board met in the media center of the Chatfield High School on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6 p.m. in a closed meeting for a superintendent evaluation. The regular meeting began at 7 p.m. In attendance were Superintendent Ed Harris, and board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers and Matt McMahon. Katie Priebe was not present. There … [Read more...]
“In Peace, With Honor” to be presented in Lanesboro
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present “In Peace, With Honor,” a multi-disciplinary arts and cultural program designed to connect Minnesotans of all ages with both historical and contemporary stories of war, peace and reconciliation through films, literary events, art and history exhibitions, discussions, and educational activities September 21-30 in Lanesboro. Developed in … [Read more...]
Financing for Industrial Drive project approved
Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, reviewed the plan to finance the Industrial Drive Improvement project during a public hearing at the August 28 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. The total project cost including associated financing expenses is $908,440. Three sources of funding will be used including a $457,000 general obligation tax abatement note (series … [Read more...]
American Pickers to film in Minnesota!
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region in October 2017! American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the … [Read more...]
Kingsland to donate baseball field?
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session August 21, with all members in attendance: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts, along with Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich. Hecimovich informed the board that the city of Wykoff is interested in obtaining a baseball field which Kingsland no longer uses in that city. … [Read more...]
Bike Share Program launches across Fillmore County
“It gives Fillmore County residents the ability to check out a bike to have some fun, have access to transportation, or get some exercise,” Fillmore County Public Health Educator Brenda Pohlman stated about the new Bike Share Program which allows people to “check out” bikes to use. When Pohlman heard of a grant to purchase bikes for public use through the Statewide Health … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Child Care Center remodel project nearly complete
Lanesboro Child Care Center’s Heidi Brown updated the Lanesboro school board on the daycare remodel. The project should be completed with all of the classrooms moved to their new locations by August 25. The staff and kids are eager to get into their new rooms. The daycare remodel will increase the capacity of the facility from 11 infants to 20, 14 toddlers to 25, and 35 … [Read more...]
Houston School Board looks to appoint new member
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on August 17 in the library of Houston Public High School for its regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Norlien, Booner, Stillin, Wilson, Carlson and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the night’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting to discuss negotiation … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council completes AED Training
As is the norm, the Whalan City Council had numerous items on the agenda for the August 14, 2017, regularly scheduled monthly meeting, and after the meeting the council offered and completed AED training. Training was provided by Lolly Melander, of the Lanesboro Ambulance Service. Mayor Marlys Tuftin and council members Owen Lewis, Everett Johnson, Wyatt Berekvam and Kim … [Read more...]