During the May 27 Houston County Commission meeting, commissioners voted to extend the interim moratorium on commercial solar projects for an additional six months. The decision followed a recommendation from the county’s planning commission and a formal request from the Houston County Township Association. Chairman Eric Johnson called the meeting to order 9 a.m. with the … [Read more...]
Rushford Clarifies CEDA Program
The May 26 Rushford council meeting lacked a lot of regular agenda business, but what was discussed heavily during reports was the Business Growth Support Plan. The program is offered through the Rushford Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Community Economic Development Associates. The city has changed how it worked with CEDA in the past and is instead now utilizing them … [Read more...]
Caledonia Receives Clean Audit for 2024
At the May 27 city council meeting, Andrew Forliti of Smith Schafer presented the annual financial audit for the city of Caledonia. Forliti reported that the city received an unmodified or “clean” audit opinion for 2024, indicating that the city’s financial statements were presented fairly and in accordance with accounting standards. Mayor Jeremy Leis called the meeting to … [Read more...]
Rural LeRoy Fire Takes Life of Man
At approximately 3:56 a.m. on Saturday May 24, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call of a house fire at 13073 111th Ave., LeRoy, Minn., in Fillmore County. Mower County Deputies were first on scene and spoke with a 46-year-old woman who had sustained an injury jumping from a window to escape the fire. The woman advised responding deputies that her husband, … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Holds Short Board Meeting in May
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, May 19 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Chad Harms, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Spencer Yohe and Peterson. District employees present … [Read more...]
Preston Ordinance Modifications
City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton guided the city council through 11 proposed ordinance modifications at its May 19 meeting. Modifications were made to Ordinances 304 through 314. These changes are available for review on the city’s website at prestonmn.gov/proposed-ordinances/. Ordinance 304: City Code Chapter 112 Tobacco Regulation was repealed as it was outdated and … [Read more...]
Village to Set Hearing on Ordinances
The quick May 20 Rushford Village Council meeting saw no official council action, beyond approval of minutes and financials. What was discussed again was the proposed alcohol and gambling ordinances. There are currently no ordinances for either in the Village. While this hasn’t caused significant problems in the past, with no bars or restaurants within village limits, Clerk … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board Approves Sale of Bonds
The Mabel-Canton School Board held its regular meeting on May 20 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 50, Mrs. Peter’s science classroom. Board Chair Chris Miller opened the meeting and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Senior Municipal Advisor Jodie Zesbaugh with Ehlers & Associates presented a presale report for the voter approved school building bonds. The board unanimously … [Read more...]
R-P to Vote on Building Referendum in November
Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard presented the results and recommendations of the Steering Committee for a possible building project at the May 19 regular Rushford-Peterson school board meeting. Three meetings were held on April 30, May 5, and May 14 with an average attendance of 20 people. Members of the committee had been solicited from the entire community. According to … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Approves Bond Sale, Announces Staffing Changes and Year-End Events
At the May 19 Spring Grove School board meeting, Senior Municipal Advisor Shelby McQuay of Elder & Associates, the district’s independent municipal advisor, reported that the recent bond sale aligned closely with expectations. The board approved the sale of $1,210,000 in General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2025A, designated for indoor air quality … [Read more...]