The Rushford-Peterson School Board heard a presentation by Rob Brown from Nexus Solutions at their regular meeting November 18. Nexus is a consulting firm that helps schools plan for future needs of a school. Brown shared sample 10-year plans the company had completed for other area schools such as St. Charles and Dover-Eyota. R-P has recently completed their strategic plan; … [Read more...]
Justice for Madeline Kingsbury: Fravel Convicted on All Counts of Murder
By Zech Sindt On November 7, 2024, a jury in Mankato, Minn., found Adam Fravel, 30, guilty on four counts of murder. This marked the culmination of a long and arduous journey for justice in the case of Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother whose life was tragically cut short on March 31, 2023, when she vanished from her Winona, Minn., home. Fravel is scheduled to be … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Land Use Department Responsibilities
Land Use department responsibilities were expanded at the November 12 meeting of the county board. Land Use Director Blake Lea explained there are people in-house who have completed the necessary training in water management. Both Lea and Dallas Dornink have met the requirements for certification as a Minnesota Wetlands Professional In-Training. The Minnesota Wetland … [Read more...]
New Educators in Caledonia
Caledonia Community Schools welcomes Angela Tamke, Grace Mikula, David Lind and Paul Nickelotti to its nationally recognized educational team. After interviewing these four remarkable individuals, it was clear that their personalities and teaching philosophy aligns with the schools’ mission statement: “Inspire in every student a love of learning by igniting curiosity, nurturing … [Read more...]
Peterson Addresses Water Line Issues
As part of the Minnesota Lead and Copper Rule, the city of Peterson diligently completed its required mapping ahead of the October 16 deadline. The federal regulation passed in 2021 in effort to support actions to reduce lead in drinking water. Now, the city is looking ahead to the next deadline. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, “All public water systems with … [Read more...]
Shelly Hanson Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Shelly Hanson describes her high school basketball career as the best years of her life, and with good reason. Hanson, owner of the B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston, grew up and went to school in Palmyra, Mo. During the four years she played, the team went to state every single year. Hanson credits her coach, Robert Fohey with the team’s success and her personal success. He … [Read more...]
Kingsland Public Schools Welcomes New Teachers
Amanda Thauwald, the newest addition to Kingsland’s faculty, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education to her role as the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. Originally hailing from Rochester, Minn., Amanda has deep roots in the local community and continues to find joy in living there. Amanda’s educational journey began at John Marshall High School, … [Read more...]
Chatfield Hires Part-time EMT
Ambulance Director Rocky Burnett recommended the hire of Edin Lopez Sifontes as a part-time EMT at the city council’s November 12 meeting. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. Burnett said there had only been one applicant; he was interviewed and qualified for the part-time position. His start date has yet to be determined. Sifontes was hired as recommended. Burnett … [Read more...]
Lisa Schultz Joins the Houston School Board
At their November 7 meeting, the Houston School Board acknowledged the unofficial results of the recent board elections. At this time, they know that Lisa Schultz will be joining the board to fill out the remaining two years of the position formerly held by Marissa Grams. Both Mimi Carlson and Josh Norlien were re-elected as well for four year positions. A third four-year … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Tackles Fire Truck Woes, Vacating Alleys, and Museum Repairs
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council meeting convened on September 12 at 7 p.m., with all council members and city officials in attendance, including Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and city council members Kaleb Himli, Lyle Morey, Barbara Fate and Jeffrey Hare. Mike Lund, representing the fire … [Read more...]