The Ostrander City Council met for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Stephanie Start called the meeting to order with all council members present, including DJ Start, Dan Hellerud, Jimmie Dean, and Lyn Massey-Mills. City Clerk Wendy Brincks was also in attendance. During the public comment portion of the meeting, a resident asked the council to … [Read more...]
Veterans, Community Gather for Tradition and Tribute at 18th Annual Military Ball
Veterans representing all branches of the military from Southeast Minnesota gathered at the 18th Annual Military Ball on Saturday evening, April 26, at the Fest Building in Spring Grove. The event, steep in history and tradition, welcomed approximately 120 attendees, including veterans, their spouses, and members of the public. Col. Fuller’s speech focused on … [Read more...]
Houston Ambulance Celebrates 60 Years
On April 26, the Houston community came together in a remarkable display of unity to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Houston Community Ambulance. The festivities began with a group photo of current ambulance crew members and a visit from Mayor Scott Wallace, who presented a commemorative plaque, marking the occasion with gratitude from the community. Residents of all … [Read more...]
Rushford Plans Council Work Session
At the April 28 meeting, the Rushford Council nailed down a date and protocol for an upcoming work session. The goal is for the council to discuss specific topics in-depth. Built off the original session in January and further discussion at the last meeting, the work session will be incorporated as an item of business rather than replace one regularly scheduled meeting all … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council Okays Planning and Goal-Setting Session
During its regular meeting on April 28, the Caledonia City Council approved a strategic planning and goal-setting session to be held in early summer. The strategic planning session will be facilitated by Phil Kern, administrator for the city of Delano, who brings extensive experience in municipal government and has led strategic planning initiatives for numerous cities. City … [Read more...]
R-P Seeks Community Members to Serve On Committee
At their April 28 meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board unanimously voted to proceed with exploring the possibility of a future building project. The staff has already had input on future needs at the school; now it’s time for the public to share their input. Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard has already reached out on Facebook asking for people willing and interested to … [Read more...]
Gateway Cafe Fire in Wykoff
At approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, the Wykoff Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at the Gateway Cafe in downtown Wykoff, Minn. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the restaurant will be closed for the foreseeable future. Spring Valley Fire Department provided mutual aid with Spring Valley EMR and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Farm Family – Spring is in Full Bloom at Heartland Blooms-n-Berry Farm
A familiar phrase this time of year is “April showers bring May flowers,” and nowhere is that more true than at Heartland Blooms-n-Berry Farm. On Friday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Schuldt family invites the public to visit their farm during the second annual Tulip Festival, held on their scenic farm conveniently located on Highway 76 between Caledonia and … [Read more...]
Kingsland is Going Solar
On Monday, April 21, Brock Johnson, of Solar Connections, spoke to the Kingsland School Board about the proposed solar installation contract. “It is a 203.4 kilowatts DC ground mount solar array. Total project is $392,562, the important thing is the payback period, which is between four and five years. It’s really good in the solar world if you can get payback within five … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Moves Forward with New Leadership
On Monday, April 21, the Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) contract with Gina Morken, the school’s new superintendent. The board unanimously approved hiring Morken at a special board meeting on April 14. The board also unanimously approved a 0.1 FTE contract with former superintendent Rachel Udstuen. Udstuen will be responsible … [Read more...]