The Rushford-Peterson School Board heard details from Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard about the new nature walking trail located behind the school. Dr. Bernard thanked several people and groups for its creation. The school’s wellness committee planned and organized for the trail. A grant from Southeast Service Co-op funded the project. Jeff Michel completed the initial brush … [Read more...]
2025 Operating Budget Dominates Discussion at Houston County Board Meeting
After a lengthy discussion about the 2025 budget, the Houston County board of commissioners decided to postpone adopting the proposed operating budget at the September 17 commission meeting. This delay allows for a more detailed review of the line items. A decision on the proposed 2025 budget will be made at the next commission meeting. The board did adopt the proposed 7.5% … [Read more...]
No Passport Required for Wykoff Fall Festival
No passport is required for the annual Wykoff Fall Festival this weekend, September 27-29. You don’t need to travel to Germany to experience Oktoberfest-Wykoff’s fall festival brings the festive spirit of Germany’s Oktoberfest right here to town. Tapping of the keg kicks off the festivities at noon on the festival grounds. This year’s grand marshals are Garry and Becky … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Welcomes New Teachers
Lanesboro School welcomed three new elementary teachers this year, Alysha Mohs, third grade; Savanna Frie also teaching third grade; and Gracie Kupietz will be teaching second grade. Alysha Mohs Alysha Mohs came to Lanesboro as a veteran teacher; until recently she taught third grade at PEM and had worked a year at a Title I paraprofessional at St. Charles. Alysha … [Read more...]
Preston Historical Society Updates City Council on DMRC Fundraising
At the September 16 meeting of the city council, Sheila Craig, Preston Historical Society (PHS), reviewed fundraising numbers to date for the Depot-Museum & Riverfront Center (DMRC). In early June a lease/management agreement was approved by the city council for the planned conversion/improvement of the Dairy & Farm building to the DMRC. The DMRC will be the property … [Read more...]
Third Kayak Winner of the Summer
On July 31, 2024, Kelley Hudson, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., won a brand new kayak from a drawing for the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Best of the Best contest. Maria Stemper, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from the same contest on June 30, 2024. Katie Semling, of Fountain City, Wis., also won a brand new kayak from the same contest on May 31, 2024. As Visit … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Members Recognized
Superintendent Gary Kuphal recognized the Mabel-Canton (M-C) school board members at the September 17 regularly scheduled school board meeting. He thanked them for all their work and presented each board member with a certificate of appreciation, noting that September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. Chair Cristal Adkins called the meeting of the Mabel-Canton … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Approves Proposed Levy
The Kingsland School Board reviewed a proposed levy during their September 16 meeting. At this stage there are no exact numbers for the levy, but the board was recommended to certify the levy up to the maximum amount. This will allow the school to adjust their numbers up until the final levy is reviewed and set. “The MDE (Minnesota Department of Education) always encourages … [Read more...]
Village Sets Preliminary Levy
With the proposed 2025 budget expecting a $32,814 deficit, the Rushford Village Council reviewed the details at the September 17 meeting. Mayor Dennis Overland and Councilor Rick Ruberg were absent, so Acting Mayor Mike Ebner led the meeting. In the area, cities have approved preliminary tax levies based on various factors, with percentages ranging from 2% to 9.9%. Cities … [Read more...]
Electric Buses Coming Soon to Lanesboro School
Rumors have been circulating about the electric buses that will soon be arriving in Lanesboro. Here are some of the rumors and the actual facts. It was rumored that the school had received a $700,000 grant for three electric buses with the school contributing $300,000 to the purchase. The fact is that the school qualified for a rebate program from the federal government that … [Read more...]