The Mabel City Council meeting began with the swearing in of new Councilman Gary Morken. After Morken had taken the oath of office, he was welcomed by his fellow council members. City Administrator Karen Larson had spoken with the city attorney, Greg Scheiber about Jeff Engen’s concerns. Engen, a Mabel resident and landlord, attended the December council meeting and … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews Wellhead Protection Plan
Determination of a Wellhead Protection Plan is underway in Rushford. The process was started prior to 2007, but was suspended after massive flooding that year. Part 1 calls for delineation of a wellhead protection area, determination of a drinking water supply management area, and a well and drinking water supply management area vulnerability assessment. The process is required … [Read more...]
Semcac helping people in Fillmore County
At the January 10 Fillmore County board meeting, Wayne Stenberg, Semcac executive director, reported on the non-profit organization’s efforts to help people “achieve their goals of self-reliance and independence.” Semcac offers over 25 programs from transportation, to Head Start, to Senior Dining, to energy assistance and weatherization, to family planning to name just a … [Read more...]
Houston Council begins 2017 with new faces
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, City Administrator Chris Peterson administrated the oath of office to David Olson, Houston’s new mayor, and to Emily Kage, a new council member, along with returning council member Matt Schutte. The council welcomed its two new members and opened the meeting to a period of … [Read more...]
Ostrander police chief to retire
The Ostrander city council met in regular session on January 3. Members present were Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start. The consent agenda items were approved, and no visitors had signed up to address the council. Police Chief Tom Mosher summarized December’s police activity report. He attended an omnibus hearing regarding the ongoing child … [Read more...]
Lanesboro City Council swears in new mayor and council members
The new Lanesboro City Council consisting of Mayor Autumn Johnson and council members Jason Resseman, Tom Smith, and Bridget Harvey discussed the vacant council seat left by Johnson’s election to Mayor at their January 3 meeting. “We could advertise for interested people from the community,” suggested Smith. He made a motion to do so, which failed for lack of second. Mayor … [Read more...]
Wykoff news
By Donna Erdman In December, the St. Johns students, teachers and Marva Lee presented Christmas songs at the Spring Valley Care Center in the dining room area for all of the residents. Christmas ornaments made by the students were also hand delivered to the residents. The weather was ideal for the special event. James Bradley flew recently to visit his dad and sister in … [Read more...]
County Commissioners annual meeting
The first orders of business at the county board’s January 3 meeting were the election of officers and the oath of office for commissioners elected last November. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman called the meeting to order. Randy Dahl was elected chairman and Mitch Lentz was elected vice-chairman. Newly elected Gary Peterson (third district) and reelected Mitch Lentz … [Read more...]
Traveling Smithsonian Exhibition Water/Ways exhibit in Lanesboro
LANESBORO, MN— Water is a vital part of the history, identity, and culture of Lanesboro. Lanesboro Arts, Commonweal Theatre, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, the Lanesboro Museum, and Friends of the Root River, in cooperation with the Minnesota Humanities Center, will celebrate this connection as it hosts Water/Ways, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s … [Read more...]
Newly protected shoreline on the Root River
ST. PAUL, MN –Birds, trout, school kids, paddlers. That’s just the start of the list of those that benefit from the Root River watershed. And now 86 acres of forest, wetlands and open water are protected forever by Root River landowners Monica and Geoff Griffin and the Minnesota Land Trust. “If I could choose a single spot for a conservation easement,” mused Program Manager … [Read more...]