Faribault County Register

W'bago's Feely resigns

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:19:31 EDT

Winnebago needs to hire a new city administrator.

At an emergency council meeting Thursday night, Jennifer Feely submitted her letter of resignation dated March 3.

Feely, who was hired in October 2007, gave no reason why she is resigning effective March 17. She is expected to start her new job March 2.

Wells councilman questions removal from EDA board

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:22:19 EDT

January is the time when city councils decide which member is going to serve on the various committees.

Generally, the assignments are pretty routine.

Unless, you are Councilman Mike Weber of Wells.

"I don't think the EDA board is working for you," Mayor Shannon Savick told Weber at the council's first meeting of the yea.

A narc with a bark

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:31:08 EDT

One of the greatest stories to ever come out of the Faribault County Humane Society, since its rebirth in September 2008, involves a dog named 'Star.'

The female black labrador pointer mix, once abandoned, has led a sort of 'rags to riches life' since she first was brought to Dr. Jack Peterson's Veterinary Office in Bricelyn in the spring of 2009.

UHD board gives CEO raise, no bonus

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:35:32 EDT

It could be the last bonus United Hospital District's CEO will ever receive.

The board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday to pay Jeff Lang a $9,982 pay incentive for 2009 and give him a hefty pay hike for 2010.

Board chairman Dennis Zitnak says the administrator achieved performance goals in three of four areas.

Soil, Water gets $450K, employee

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:39:03 EDT

Michelle Stindtman of the Faribault County Soil and Water District had several pieces of good news to tell the County Board at last Tuesday's commissioners meeting.

First, she told the board that her office has received $450,000 in grants and loans from the State of Minnesota.

Second, she introduced her newest employee, John Meyer, to the commissioners.