At the September 11 meeting, the Peterson council began its review of city ordinances. Up first were those covering nuisance vehicles and junk/clutter. The council first adopted its ordinance regulating public vehicle nuisances in November 2018 after property owners struggled with city requests regarding safety concerns and some refused any communication with the city. In … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Commissioners Discuss 2025 Budget
County Administrator Bobbie Hillery presented the current draft of the 2025 budget at the September 10 board meeting. She detailed added cuts that have been agreed to by department heads. Hillery said, “Department heads did a great job.” The latest numbers show an increase in the levy of $4.48%, or $588,238, over 2024. Sheriff John DeGeorge and Chief Deputy Lance Boyum were … [Read more...]
Mabel Approves 2025 Tax Levy and Purchase of Two Generators
Mabel Public Works Director Robert (Bob) Mierau presented two quotes at the September 11 city council meeting for approval: one for a permanent standby generator for the community center and one for a mobile diesel generator for the lift stations. Mierau mentioned that he has been advocating for years for the city to purchase these generators in case of an emergency, noting, … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair 4-H Results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters; BW - Brownsville Wildcats; CR - Caledonia Rockets; HNH - Hearts and Hooves; HC - Hokah Chiefs; HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters; IND - Independent; LCTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies; LCAB - La Crescent Apple Blossoms; LL - Lazy Lopers; MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers; MCL - Money Creek Livewires; NN - Newhouse … [Read more...]
Whalan City Council to Hold Public Hearing
During the September 9 regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting a date was set for a public hearing for the Short-term Rental Ordinance as well as a discussion of an upcoming ballot item. Present at the meeting were Mayor David Hallum along with council members Owen Lewis, Thore E. Johnson, Sheila Higbe and Kim Berekvam. City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Grossell was also … [Read more...]
Eitzen Habitat House Scheduled for Completion By End of October
Executive Director Kahya Fox, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, answered at the September 10 Eitzen City Council meeting that the Eitzen Habitat house is expected to be completed by the end of October. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council to order at 6:03 p.m. Councilors, including Mayor Adamson, Emily … [Read more...]
Round 1: Caledonia Reviews Proposed Budget and Levy
On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Caledonia City Council met in regular session to discuss the proposed 2025 budget and levy. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present were Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor Schroeder, and Ryan Stenzel. David Fitzpatrick was absent. The council unanimously … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Updates at the Forefront of Wykoff Council Meeting
By Zech Sindt The Wykoff City Council meeting came to order at 7 p.m. on September 9. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge, City Administrator Becky Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Luann Hare, and city council members Kaleb Himli, Lyle Morey, Barbara Fate and Jeffrey Hare were all present. Kingsland School Superintendent Scott Klavetter attended the meeting to discuss some … [Read more...]
Homeschooling and Extracurriculars: What’s Legal?
In 1987, homeschooling officially became legal in Minnesota. At the beginning of 2020, the US Census showed that 4.6% of students in Minnesota were being homeschooled, but by October of that same year, that number had risen to 9.7% and continues to grow each year. Nationwide, 11.1% of students were being homeschooled at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. Those … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Council Debates Governing Status of Library Board
A public hearing was held at the September 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting to discuss the proposed amendments to ordinance chapter 151 regarding land use, ordinance 30.111 regarding the city’s fee schedule, and ordinance chapter 120 regarding lodging businesses. Lanesboro resident Jon Pieper addressed the council with his concerns about the proposed zoning changes from RA to … [Read more...]