Unemployment rate steady at 4% in January
Employers cut 8,300 jobs ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s unemployment rate was 4% in January, unchanged from the state’s revised jobless rate in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.8% in January. Minnesota employers eliminated 8,300 jobs … [Read more...]
Ostrander police service options discussed
The Ostrander City Council met on March 7 with all council members present (Erin Volkart, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). The bulk of the meeting was spent on the topic of how to replace Police Chief Tom Mosher when he retires later this year. Essentially, the city appears to have two options: hire an individual officer to work as … [Read more...]
College News ~ 3/13/17
Graduations Fall 2016 • Iowa State University: Ryan Mayer, Harmony, B.S., Agronomy, Seed Science • North Dakota State University: Kayla Woltz, B.S., Veterinary Technology • Rochester Community and Technical College: Erin McKay, Harmony, CERT, Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant, Honors; Jessica Jacobsen, Mabel, AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Mendela Paulson, … [Read more...]
Peterson talks up policing options
On the heels of a formal letter from the City of Rushford terminating a policing agreement with the cities of Rushford Village and Peterson effective December 31, the Peterson council has discussed multiple options for next year. At the Wednesday, March 8 council meeting, Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase, Rushford City Administrator Tony ChIadek, and Rushford Police Chief Adam … [Read more...]
Rushford Village prepares upgrade plans
The Equipment Committee for Rushford Village met March 3 to discuss equipment needs for the Village. The committee is made up of Councilors Mike Ebner and Chad Rasmussen, Public Works Supervisor Travis Scheck, and worker Hamilton Peterson. During the meeting, the committee compiled a list of all equipment and prioritized it in attempt to develop a plan for replacement or … [Read more...]
Preston approves increase in ambulance per capita rate
At the March 6 meeting of the Preston City Council, a $3 increase in the ambulance per capita rate was approved starting in 2018. Mayor Kurt Reicks and Councilman Charles Sparks were absent. City Administer Joe Hoffman explained that the Township Fire/Ambulance Committee approved an increase from $7 to $10 per capita beginning in 2018. This rate has remained at $7 since … [Read more...]
County Office Building interior remodel
At the county board’s March 7 meeting, County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman described proposed interior improvements to the Fillmore County Office Building to better provide client privacy and to improve security. Commissioner Duane Bakke was absent. Vickerman proposed that the Public Health/Social Services desk be a shared station for people seeking assistance. She said the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County producers urged to consider risk protection coverage before crop sales deadlines
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the crop deadline of March 15, 2017. Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture. NAP covers … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Committee discusses possible meat locker
The City of Houston, Minn., Planning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday March 6, 2017 at Houston City Hall. Present at the meeting were commission members Krin Abraham, Cheryl Sanden, Jim Edwards, Houston City Council member Emily Krage, Houston City Deputy Clerk Audrey Hegland and Houston City Administrator Chris Peterson. Also in attendance was Stacy Vix in regard to a … [Read more...]