The Mabel City Council met on May 14 at 6 p.m., with Mayor Adam Wilder calling the meeting to order. Council members present included Kirsten Wyffels, Tina Bakke, Valerie Arnold and Kelly Sand. Also in attendance were Kendra Spalla and Public Works Director Robert Mierau. The meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 9 council meeting were approved. Councilor Wyffels moved … [Read more...]
College News
Graduates List Fall 2024 South Dakota State University: Ella Bauer, Chatfield, BS, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire: Greysen Higbe-Harrah, Whalan, BS, Nursing Winter 2024 St. John’s University: Devin Vonderohe, Caledonia, BA, Accounting and Global Business Leadership, Magna Cum Laude University … [Read more...]
The Baby Boomlet Graduates – How the Class of 2025 Made History
In 2007, prior to the collapse of the economy during the financial crisis that led to a worldwide recession, there was a spike in births. The following year, births fell back to what was considered a normal trend. This became a historical point of reference because exactly 50 years prior, in 1957, America recognized the peak of the Baby Boom. There were 4,316,233 births … [Read more...]
Chatfield Accepts LMC Grant
The Chatfield City Council sped through a very short agenda at their May 5 meeting. A grant (Grant Navigation Program) was accepted in the amount of $5,000 from the League of Minnesota Cities. This is a pilot program. The grant is to be used with industry partners to help identify matching funds for a city project and aid in grant application projects. The city’s potential … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Deals with Jail Project Delay
At the May 6 county board meeting, Sheriff John DeGeorge received approval to house inmates temporarily in Winona County, when necessary to keep the jail project on track. The new jail facility is ready to go except for the phone system migration which is being held up by Lumen Tech. Lumen plans to do the project by September. The Motorola portion of the project is pushed … [Read more...]
Fountain Ponders Compliance at Park
At the May 7 meeting, the Fountain Council welcomed Kent Skaar, Natural Resources Program Consultant, and Louise Thompson, from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), State Parks and Trails Division. The discussion centered on making Americans with Disabilities Act access at the city park, at the Fountain trail head for the Root River State Trail, particularly creating … [Read more...]
PHS Annual Update
Preston Historical Society president Sheila Craig updated the city council on its activities at the city council’s May 5 meeting. The highlight is the beginning of the construction of the Preston Depot Museum and Riverfront Center which began on April 1, 2025. After the demolition of the interior, reconstruction has begun. The roof will be shingled later this week. Craig … [Read more...]
Bollig Engineering Presents Wastewater Treatment Options for Brownsville
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, May 7 at the Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Bill Fitzpatrick and David Prestby. Councilor Barb Hurley was absent. City employees present were City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer … [Read more...]
Houston County Sets Date for Public Input on Commercial Solar Ordinance
At the May 6 Houston County Commission meeting, it was announced that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 6:40 p.m. in the county commissioners’ room at the historic courthouse. The hearing, part of the Planning Commission meeting, aims to gather input from county residents and businesses regarding the proposed commercial solar ordinance. MiEnergy Vice … [Read more...]
CRV Searches for Seasonal Help
After advertising for a high school graduate for seasonal work and getting no applicants, the city of Rushford Village decided to change the job description and re-advertise the position. CRV is now searching for applicants who are 16 or older with a valid driver’s license. The summer employee would mow and do light maintenance for CRV. While a young worker would not be … [Read more...]