The Canton City Council discussed possibilities for an updated military memorial at their regular meeting on December 14. Canton resident Nick Prestby attended the meeting and asked the council for their thoughts on moving the military memorial in town to in front of the gazebo. He provided a preliminary sketch to illustrate some of his ideas, but told the council that the … [Read more...]
Search for Miss Teen Fillmore County announced
If you are female, single, never been married, between the ages of 13 and 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2017 Miss Teen Fillmore County! Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota pageant, which will be held at the Wellstone Center on April 29, 2017 in the city of St. Paul, Minn. The young lady chosen as Miss … [Read more...]
VFW Auxiliary donates flag
Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary of Preston donated an American flag to Traditions Assisted Living on December 6 during “coffee with friends.” Pictured are, left to right: Pam Kunert (nurse), Muriel Hanson (auxiliary member), Leona Woellert (auxiliary member), and Andrea Attwood (administrator). Photo submitted … [Read more...]
Rushford Village continues to dig into road projects
It’s been a long few years for Rushford Village when it comes to road maintenance and needs. The city has begun to wrap up work on an $878,000 bid street improvement project, centered largely on needs in the South Rushford area. The project has been something of a frustration for the city, with communication and timeline issues with the contractor, McHugh Excavating of … [Read more...]
Special deer hunt within Preston city limits
The possibility of allowing archery hunting within the Preston city limits during the special hunt being held by the DNR was debated at the city council’s December 19 meeting. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman noted a few deer harvested north of Preston tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Therefore, the DNR has authorized a special … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to add daycare center
The Kingsland School Board met December 19. Members present were Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Kristin Beck was absent. The annual Truth in Taxation public meeting was held at 6:01 p.m., with a presentation by Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. She discussed the various funds within the Kingsland … [Read more...]
Legislators listen to county’s wish list
Rep. Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller visited the county board at the December 13 meeting to hear the county’s legislative priorities for 2017. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained that each year the county and the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) draft a list of legislative priorities. The top priority for the county and the AMC is once again County … [Read more...]
Wykoff seeks manhole solution
The Wykoff City Council met on December 12 in regular session, with all members in attendance (Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Becky Schmidt, Megan Lund, and Brody Mensink). The council allotted time at the beginning of the meeting for the annual “Truth in Taxation” hearing, but no citizens showed up for this, so the council went forward with the … [Read more...]
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas service
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host a Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. on December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or carrying burdens of sadness, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Truth in Taxation
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2016, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp and city administrator Deb Zimmer. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The meeting opened with the annual Truth in Taxation portion. Two citizens each asked why the valuation of … [Read more...]