Come to Good Earth Village for an open house on Sunday, April 30, from 2-5 p.m. The local camp and retreat center invites all ages to explore the 500 acres, participate in camp activities, and meet some of the very talented and well-trained staff that will be working at camp for the summer. “We cannot wait to introduce you to our incredible faith-based summer programs” says … [Read more...]
Wykoff zoning amendment tabled
The Wykoff City Council met on April 10 in regular session, with all members in attendance: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Brody Mensink. Daren Sikkink, representing WHKS, addressed the council regarding the sanitary sewer project on South Main Street. He explained that the sewer main there is substandard because it’s … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2016 audit presented
Jason Boynton, Smith Schafer and Associates, delivered an unmodified, clean opinion during his review of the city’s 2016 audit at the council’s April 10 meeting. Chatfield’s tax capacity of $1,619,199 is an increase from 2015 to 2016. The general tax levy makes up 20% of total government revenue. Tax Increment Financing in 2016 was $88,564. Local Government Aid provides 10% … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran Church seeks confirmation class pictures
When Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton went up in flames on April 16, 2015, so too did the church’s collection of confirmation photos. In the two years since the fire, several volunteer hours have gone into searching for original prints to replicate those that were lost. Many photographs have been located and copied for display in the new church fellowship hall. … [Read more...]
Mabel addresses solar energy ordinance
By Annie Lewis Mabel residents have always been required to license their dogs, but after a recent incident, it will now be enforced more rigorously. At the April 12 Mabel City Council meeting, Mayor James Westby said that a child had been bitten by a dog that was not licensed and had no record of vaccinations. As a result, the city will be stepping up efforts to ensure … [Read more...]
Ostrander talks cars, cats and cleanup
The Ostrander City Council met on April 4. Members present were Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, and Heidi Jones. DJ Start was absent. Jason Boynton, on behalf of the Smith Schafer accounting firm, gave a summary of the annual audit of the city’s finances, which resulted in an unmodified “clean” opinion. He shared that there were no legal … [Read more...]
National Trout Center update
Jeff Broberg, geologist, environmental consultant, and NTC board member, spoke to the Preston City Council about the center’s activities at the council’s April 3 meeting. Broberg, an avid fisherman, named other NTC board members that come together giving their time and energy to make the center work. Board member George Spangler was in the audience. The center was started … [Read more...]
Ballistic shield donation
On April 1, 2017, the Rochester Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, commonly referred to as the “DAR,” hosted their annual awards program. The awards program was held at History Center of Olmsted County, in Rochester, Minn. In attendance to receive an award was Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase and Fillmore County Deputy Jessy Betts. The local DAR chapter made … [Read more...]
Lanesboro switches to new garbage and recycling service
Lanesboro’s contract with Harter’s Quick Clean Up will be ending soon, and so the city recently advertised for bids. Three bids were received from Harter’s, Waste Management, and Advanced Disposal. The council reviewed the bids at their regular April 3 meeting and approved a motion to switch to Advanced Disposal once the contract with Harter’s is finished. With Advanced … [Read more...]
Permit to Carry before, during and after a weapons incident presentation to be held April 13
In 2016, the Fillmore County Sheriff issued 345 permits to carry and renewed 48 permits to carry. In 2015, it was 209 permits to carry and 45 renewals. In 2014, it was 131 permits to carry and 34 renewals. With the continual growing number of permits to carry in Fillmore County, Sheriff Tom Kaase would like to better educate our citizens on what to do if you’re involved in an … [Read more...]