A discussion carried over from the Solid Waste committee dominated much of the May 2 county board meeting. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said the committee wants to keep moving forward. A ramp option or conveyor to feed refuse into the compactor had been discussed in committee. The committee recommended a stationary conveyor due to efficiency, cleanliness, and safety … [Read more...]
EMS open house in Chatfield
Mayor Russ Smith proclaimed May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services Week at the city council’s May 8 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. There will be an EMS Open House on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time there will be refreshments and demonstrations of the 12 lead defibrillator and the new LUCAS, an automated CPR device which was obtained through a … [Read more...]
Lost in Whalan
Some folks do get lost in Whalan and we advise them to STAND STILL and look around. Which leads us to tell you about what is happening on Saturday, May 20. That is when the little town of Whalan (population 63) once again hosts the annual STAND STILL PARADE. Festivities are from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., with music, food and fun activities. At 10 a.m. the Zumbrota Community Band … [Read more...]
LACF joins forces for electronic sign
The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) has been working with several other Lanesboro organizations to provide an electronic information sign for the city of Lanesboro and soon the sign will be installed. According to Louise Wolfgramm with the LACF “the need for a sign to communicate school information and events was identified by the local Lions Club” and she states … [Read more...]
Peterson approves zoning code; moves to draft legal papers
The city of Peterson’s Planning and Zoning Board has spent the last several years reviewing the zoning code and ordinances. At the Wednesday, May 10 council meeting, Zoning Board member Karlin Symons presented some changes to the council. In regards to conditional use permits, Symons indicated that the permits are issued based on the request so long as it meets code and that … [Read more...]
Harmony City Council approves firemen’s memorial
A blueprint for the proposed firemen’s memorial was reviewed by the Harmony City Council at their May 9 meeting. The Harmony Fire Department would like to raise money to install the memorial, which would honor past, present, and future firemen of Harmony. Currently, there is a monument surrounded by three flagpoles in front of the fire hall. The proposed memorial would be … [Read more...]
Houston City Council approves nature center zip-line
The Houston City Council met on Monday, May 8 at the Houston City Hall. In attendance were Houston City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson, and Council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage, and Schutte. Following a Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting regarding property classification and valuation, the meeting began at 6:13 p.m. Following the Pledge … [Read more...]
Rushford Village will support trail system
The Tuesday, May 2, Rushford Village Council included an update from representatives of the Bluff Country ATV Club. The club has talked about the development of a Bluff Trax trail system for several years and an in-depth concept was developed in the last five. Now, the club is getting closer to making a scenic, family-friendly trail a reality. “There are about seven steps we … [Read more...]
Police work stinks in Ostrander
The Ostrander Economic Development Authority board met on May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Members present were Merton Root, Christine Hyrkas, Pam Kunert, Pat Nesler, and Harlan Mensink. The board was updated on the current repayment schedules. Mensink announced his intention to resign from the board. Board members then discussed the membership expectations. Mensink read that there are … [Read more...]
Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification
The University of Minnesota Extension is pleased to announce the new and improved Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification Program. This program is designed to provide youth ages 14 years old and older the opportunity to learn how to safely operate equipment above 20 horse power. The Youth Tractor & Farm Safety Certification Program includes an online learning … [Read more...]