Before the regular school board meeting on December 20, the Mabel-Canton School Board held the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 6:01 p.m. in room #50 at the Mabel-Canton School. There were no public comments. During the regular meeting, the board unanimously voted to approve the final levy, $636,307.01 for General Fund, $26,264.07 for Community Service, and $394,095.00 … [Read more...]
Houston County end-of-year business finalized
Chairman Greg Myhre called the November 13 meeting of the Houston County Commission to order at 9 a.m. Myhre led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Absent was Teresa Walter. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the December … [Read more...]
No more Sentence to Serve program in Houston County
Houston County commissioners moved to cancel the Sentence to Serve (STS) contract with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) at its November 22 meeting. Commissioner Johnson explained, “The question is not if it’s a good program if it’s utilized. The problem is it’s not being utilized.” Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners … [Read more...]
Mabel holds Truth in Taxation Hearing
The City of Mabel held its annual Truth in Taxation Hearing on December 14 at 6 p.m. during the council’s regular monthly meeting. There were no Mabel residents at the hearing. The council unanimously adopted next year’s $887,690 general fund budget. The final 2022 levy of $441,208 calculated as follows: $419,608 for the General Fund, $6,600 for the Ambulance Reserve Fund, … [Read more...]
Caledonia sets 2023 Levy
The Caledonia City Council held its annual Truth in Taxation meeting at the December 12 council meeting. The council approved the 2023 proposed budget and 8% levy for taxes payable in 2023. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance include Mayor Schroeder, … [Read more...]
Wanted: snowmobile club members
Calling all snowmobilers in Fillmore and Houston counties! Join your local snowmobile club! Your help is needed to maintain the snowmobile trails in your county. If younger snowmobilers do not step up and help, the well-maintained trails in southeast Minnesota may not be available to ride within the next five to ten years. Mabel-Canton Trailbusters President Devry Kerns … [Read more...]
The future of vegetable farming has arrived in Wykoff
The vegetable farm of the future has arrived in Wykoff, a small farming community in Southeast Minnesota just 40 minutes from the hi-tech city of Rochester. Spouses Tony and Kelly Rahe are the owners of Rahe of Sunshine Farms. The farm is located behind the old bank in Wykoff and instead of vegetables growing in a garden of rich black dirt, the farm is a vertical hydroponic … [Read more...]
Leadership student to learn from real-life experience
At the November 28 council meeting, the Caledonia City Council approved Robbie Sobczak’s request for his spring leadership class to begin the application process to designate Sprague Woods as a School Forest. Councilman Bob Klug started by asking, “Why do we need the DNR?” DNA Forester Val Green replied, “It all depends on what the city wants out of that little piece of … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools recognize three dedicated individuals
Superintendent Rachel Udstuen announced the 2022 American Education Week Citizen Recognition Award recipients at the November Spring Grove Public Schools board meeting on November 21. Awardees are Leanne Kingsley, Roger Housker, and Jenny Stender. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairman Aaron Solum. Board members present included Chairman Solum, Stephanie … [Read more...]
Houston County to switch banks
Houston County Commissioners approved switching from the Bank of the West to Merchants Bank at the November 22 commission meeting. Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. The … [Read more...]
