The Whalan City Council met on February 13, 2017 at 5 p.m. in the city hall. Present were Mayor Tuftin and council members Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Wyatt Berekvam, along with City Clerk Lolly Melander. Council Member Owen Lewis was absent. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order at 5 p.m. The city council discussed holding a council … [Read more...]
Citizen input on future of Chatfield swimming pool
City Clerk Joel Young reported at the city council’s February 13 meeting that the Swimming Pool Committee has requested authorization to survey the community regarding the future of the swimming pool. The survey was authorized by the council and is to be conducted by Community Perceptions, a division of School Perceptions LLC. The Pool Committee wants to learn the importance … [Read more...]
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Suspicious gunshot call leads to 2nd Degree Assault arrest
On Feb. 10, 2017, at approximately 12:49 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Emergency 911 Dispatch received a report of suspicious gunshots in the 31000 block of Gunflint Road in Fillmore County. This area is located in Pilot Mound Township, north of Pilot Mound. A resident of this area reported hearing and seeing a dark colored vehicle driving by and then hearing gunshots. … [Read more...]
Rushford looks to law enforcement agreement with Peterson, Rushford Village
The City of Rushford is looking into options regarding law enforcement it provides to the cities of Peterson and Rushford Village. At the Monday, February 13 Rushford Council meeting, City Administrator Tony Chladek stated that the current state is more of an arrangement than contractual agreement and the city considering three options for how to proceed. The first was a … [Read more...]
Ostrander annexation discussed
An annexation issue and planning for Police Chief Tom Mosher’s retirement were the main topic at the Ostrander city council meeting on February 7. All council members were present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The only visitor on hand to address the council was Brenda Sheldon, who said she represents the owner of … [Read more...]
Kaylee Arndt essay places 2nd in district
Kaylee Arndt placed second at the district level for her essay in the “Patriot’s Pen” competition. The essay competition is sponsored annually by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its auxiliary, and is open to students in grades 6-8. The theme for the 2016 competition was “The America I Believe In.” One of 71 entries from Fillmore Central High School, Kaylee was the … [Read more...]
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s office to increase access to safe medication disposal
PRESTON, MN, January, 2017 — Sheriff Tom Kaase has announced that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a grant for a drug collection unit as part of CVS Health’s Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program. The new unit will be located at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, 901 Houston St. NW Preston, and will provide residents with a safe and … [Read more...]
Rushford student participates in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe
KENOSHA, WI -- Jeremiah Munson of Rushford participated in a J-Term study tour to Guadeloupe with Carthage College. The “Experiencing the Franco-Caribbean Culture of the Guadeloupe” study tour aimed to immerse students in the culture of Guadeloupe and to learn about the art and history of this French Caribbean “departement.” Before departure, students learned how to live in … [Read more...]