Congressman Tim Walz’s office received a call from Dave Gudmundson last week asking for assistance. Walz staffers Josh Syrjamaki, Chief of Staff, and Peder Kjeseth, Agriculture and Energy Outreach Director, listened to concerns during an August 15 Fountain council meeting. Mayor Richard Kujath made clear the main concern is the high cost of wastewater operation. Potentially, it … [Read more...]
Preston to consider extending police services to Fountain
Due to the impending retirement of Fountain’s long time part-time police chief Tom Mosher, Fountain has invited Preston staff to meet with them on August 14 to discuss the possibility of Preston contracting with Fountain for police services. In a related matter, a revised contract with the city of Lanesboro was approved at the August 7 Preston City Council meeting. Councilman … [Read more...]
Fountain contends with treatment plant timeline
The proposed timeline for Fountain’s wastewater treatment plant project has hit another roadblock. After the plant was designated out of compliance by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) compliance since October 2016, a corrective action plan was submitted and approved. The city was unable to meet the timeline laid out by the plan due to unsecured funding options. … [Read more...]
Tracy Wingert
Tracy Wingert, 61, of Fountain, died peacefully at Mayo Hospice in Rochester on Thursday, July 27, 2017, following a hard fought battle against metastatic cancer. She was born on April 4, 1956, in Kansas to James and Lillian (Witzel) Garden. She graduated from Charles City High School, Charles City, Iowa, in 1975. She graduated from St. Marys School of Practical Nursing as … [Read more...]
A business opportunity awaits
Many people go through life with a thought in the back of their head that some day they may want to open a business of their own - perhaps a bar and grill. If this describes you or someone you know, then look no further. When the former Bent Wrench Bar & Grill in Fountain, Minn., went up for auction on Monday, June 12, 2017, the Drury family, owners of Drury’s Furniture … [Read more...]
Fountain considers revamping ordinance code
At the Wednesday, July 5 meeting, Fountain City Clerk Ronda Flattum proposed the idea of the city utilizing the Minnesota Livable City Code (LCC). Established just this year, the code is especially suited to cities with a population under 500. Based on the Minnesota Basic Code, utilized by hundreds of Minnesota municipalities, this new code includes provisions specifically … [Read more...]
Fountain policing options continue
The Fountain City Council meeting, Wednesday, June 7, hit at several old and new agenda items, some which have been kicked around for some time. At the forefront, Police Chief Tom Mosher is preparing for retirement later this year and the city is looking to get a head of the curve by wading through a number of available options. Currently on the table are options for … [Read more...]
Karst Brewing gears up to serve the perfect pint
Craft breweries have exploded all over the region as connoisseurs try their hand at creating their ideal tastes while riding the rejuvenated local foods movement. According to data, craft breweries in Minnesota have increased from 19 in 2010 to over 100 in 2017. In Rochester, a city known for its foodie culture, Kinney Creek, LTS, Grand Rounds, and Forager have all put their … [Read more...]
Harmony Online Auctions brings auction experience to your computer
Whether you are an auction buff who attends dozens of in-person auctions each year or simply someone who likes to hunt for a great deal, you’re likely to enjoy the experience of bidding for goods online at Harmony Online Auctions. Harmony Online Auctions was launched by Arlis Wangen and his daughter, Kayla Eiken this past February. To date, their company has completed three … [Read more...]
Good news for Fountain’s Waste Plant woes
“Are we in compliance? We’re knocking it out of the park right now,” said Rick Whitney. Whitney serves as the front man for the Wastewater Treatment Plant through PeopleService, whom the city contracted with in September 2012 in effort to help mitigate problems with its aging plant. The city has been out of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) compliance since October … [Read more...]