The Whalan City Council gained knowledge of the Rural Health Innovation Study during the February 9 council meeting, courtesy of Alicia Pearson of Lanesboro, Minn., including how it could improve the lives of many area residents by strengthening access to healthcare on a more consistent basis.   Present at the February 9, 2026, regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor … [Read more...]

On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Spring Valley City Council gathered for their monthly meeting. Prior to jumping into their agenda the council invited Chris Rolli, from Spring Valley Public Utilities (SVPU), to discuss the recent water issues. On Wednesday, February 4 a hole was discovered in the water tower, then, in an unfortunate case of bad timing, the city suffered a … [Read more...]

The Houston City Council heard from Bolton & Menk’s Derek Olinger at their February 9 regular meeting. The city of Houston had received a letter from Gary and Vickie Frauenkron expressing interest in purchasing 10 lots currently owned by the city. The lots have been partially developed by a previous party before being forfeited. At this time, there is no cost estimate to … [Read more...]

Mayor Kristy Ziegler opened the February 11 meeting at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  She then proposed that an item on the consent agenda – approval of a step pay increase for the deputy clerk - be removed for further discussion.  The rest of the consent agenda was approved.  Items included were the January minutes, February disbursements, and a $3,220 contribution … [Read more...]

At the February 11 meeting, the Peterson Council heard from the developers of the proposed River Valley Resort. Area residents Matt and Jenny Helgemoe, who own a piece of agricultural land adjacent to the city, are in the process of developing a phased campground resort. According to City Clerk Chris Grindland, the plans currently include 25-50 campsites with the potential for … [Read more...]

At the February 10 meeting of the county board, employees were recognized for their years of service at five-year increments. The board holds this recognition event on an annual basis. Fourteen employees were recognized for being with the county for five years, six for 10 years, three for 15 years, two for 20 years, six for 25 years, and one for 35 … [Read more...]

Financial oversight, public works infrastructure, emergency services funding, and several community facility improvements dominated discussion at the February 9 Wykoff City Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presided over the meeting, joined by council members Jeff Hare, Barb Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel. City Administrator Becky Schmidt was also present. The … [Read more...]

At the February 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a public hearing was held on the 2025 updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. The 2015 Comprehensive Plan has been updated. The plan is designed to shape land use development over the next two decades through 2045.  Alison Bentley, community development director, listed some … [Read more...]

The Rushford City Council opted to interview its city administrator candidate in an open setting at the February 9 meeting. Rushford native Hayden Stensgard sat in the hot seat while Mayor Leigh Volkman asked a series of questions submitted by the council and reviewed for legality by the city attorney. Having grown up in the community, graduating from Rushford-Peterson … [Read more...]

At the February 11, 2026 meeting school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Katie Priebe was absent.  Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom; Dan Schindler, activities director; and student senate representatives Jorja Fishbaugher and Kyla … [Read more...]