‘No meeting, no pay’ practice clarified

It’s been a common practice that probably shouldn’t have been occurring. Winnebago City Council members have been docked a month’s pay whenever they miss a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. But, that’s going to change thanks to Councilman Rick Johnson. At Tuesday’s meeting, Johnson asked City Administrator Chris Ziegler and City Attorney David Frundt to clarify […]

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Businesses of multi-million dollar   corporations may receive grant

It’s hard to say no to free money. A grant program is helping owners of commercial buildings in Blue Earth pay for exterior improvements and upgrades. And, even businesses that are part of multi-million dollar corporations are eligible for funding. Recently, the city’s Economic Development Authority approved four grants through the Commercial Building Exterior Improvement […]

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