During their Monday, July 20, meeting the Kingsland School Board discussed the ongoing crow’s nest project. In June 2025, The Kingsland Athletic Booster Club (KABC) donated $130,000 to the district to construct a new crow’s nest. Since that time more money has been donated toward the construction to total $160,000, which will fully fund the project. “It was understood that we … [Read more...]
Rushford Repeals Lodging Tax Ordinance
At the July 27 meeting, the Rushford Council reviewed several items of business and heard from Attorney Mike Miller regarding an ongoing disucssion about the former Rushford-Peterson Schools site downtown. First up, the council unananimously approved the repealing of the Lodging Tax Ordinance “until further diversification of the lodging industry occurs.” The ordinance was … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Adds August Game to Football Schedule
At the July 28 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad updated the board on the summer programs. Summer Rec and Strength and Agility are both wrapping up. Kudos were extended to Coach Andrew Pederson for organizing Strength and Agility and to all the coaches who volunteered during the two months that the program was running. Fall sports information … [Read more...]
Chatfield Receives Two City Attorney Proposals
City Attorney Fred Suhler Jr.’s resignation was accepted in early May 2026, effective September 30. At the July 27 meeting of the city council, it was noted that the city had received two responses to the city’s request for proposals for civil legal services. The council by consensus chose to wait for a summary of the proposals and the recommendation of staff rather than … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Remember Former Commissioner Robert Burns
The Houston County Board of Commissioners mourned former Commissioner Robert (Bob) H. Burns with a moment of silence during its July 28 meeting, remembering his years of service and dedication to the community. Commissioners shared memories of his commitment to Houston County and the many organizations he served throughout his life. “Bob was such as asset in everything that … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council Honors the Memory of Former Mayor Bob Burns
At its July 27 meeting, the Caledonia City Council honored the life and legacy of former Mayor Robert (Bob) Burns by proclaiming July 23 as Bob Burns Day in the city of Caledonia. Mayor Jeremy Leis read the following proclamation: City of Caledonia, Minnesota Mayoral Proclamation A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Service of Robert H. Burns “Whereas, Bob Burns was a … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Historical Society Updates County Board
At the county board’s July 28 meeting, Bretta Grabau, director of the Fillmore County Historical Society, updated the board on the society’s programming. Commissioner Larry Hindt was absent. The History Center shares history with tourists, school classes, and local veteran groups. Students can now participate in scavenger hunts. A program designed for children ages 6-12 has … [Read more...]
Linda Marzolf’s Many Years of Community Service
Linda Marzolf’s name is well known by people throughout Fillmore County. The 85-year-old has served on a multitude of committees and organizations to make life better for all. In the 1960s, Linda was one of the incorporators of the Carimona Township Community Chest along with Marge Wissing and June Maust. Before the group was organized, charitable funds were collected from … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Board Approves Maintenance Bonds, Prepares for School Year
The Mabel-Canton School Board unanimously approved moving forward with issuing $280,000 in facilities maintenance bonds with a two-year payback during its July 21 meeting. Superintendent Mike Harvey explained that the board first needed to approve Resolution #26-06, adopting the district’s long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan, before considering Resolution … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past – Pork, Bread, Potatoes for Breakfast, Supper, Dinner
In 1853 at age 21, when he first arrived in what became Houston County, Minnesota, there were only two dwellings within seven miles, and they were small 12 by 16 feet shanties, barely meeting the needs of their residents. Therefore, newcomers had to do whatever they could. There was a just-arrived family from Wisconsin living in their wagon. Massachusetts-born Eugene Marshall … [Read more...]