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Caledonia School Board welcomes three new board members

January 23, 2023 by Kaitlin Longhauser Leave a Comment

By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Tuesday, January 17, from 6-8:19 p.m. Board members present include Mike Peterson, Leigh King, Spencer Yohe, Melissa Marschall, Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, and Daniel Small. In addition, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Elementary Principal Sue Link, Gretchen Juan, Community … [Read more...]

Lyle H. Horsman

January 17, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Lyle Horsman obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Lyle H. Horsman, 93, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away with his loving wife by his side to be with the Lord, December 23, 2022, at Pine View Care Center. He was born August 23, 1929, to Ernest and Tressa (Cheney) Horsman on the family farm in Washington, Minn., where he grew up and attended country school. In November 1949, Lyle married Ruth E. Lorius. Their union would bring … [Read more...]

Welcome Ryan Stenzel to the Council

January 16, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Newly elected council member Ryan Stenzel and returning councilman David Fitzpatrick were sworn in by Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson at the council’s regular meeting on January 9. Council members extended a warm welcome to Stenzel. Council members in attendance include Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and … [Read more...]

Darrel Michael Houdek

January 4, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Darrel Michael Houdek Obituary - Fillmore County Journal

Darrel Michael Houdek, age 57, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at Rochester Mayo Clinic with family by his side, from complications with a short battle with cancer.  Darrel was born January 30, 1965, in Cresco, Iowa, to Lyle and Geneva (Reicks) Houdek. He attended schools in Caledonia and Cresco. Darrel worked at various jobs in the area. He … [Read more...]

Caledonia School Board says goodbye and thank you to three board members

December 26, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By Kaitlin Longhauser Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, December 19, from 6-8:04 p.m. Board members present included Matt Blocker, Erin Hammell, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Wendy Woyczik, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. The board approved the consent agenda, minutes from the November 21 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]

Caledonia sets 2023 Levy

December 19, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

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...]

Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher

December 13, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Carol Welscher obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Carol Ann (Reining) Welscher, age 82, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 12, 2022, at her home. Carol was born January 14, 1940, in Caledonia to Frank and Sibyl (Saas) Reining. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Bert Welscher on September 2, 1958, and Bert passed away December 1, … [Read more...]

Caledonia/SG/Houston Gymnastics Preview

December 5, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

The Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston gymnastics team returns five letter winners from last winter’s squad which was 1-4 in duals and 7-19 including tournament standings. The Warriors placed fourth (among six) at the conference meet and sixth (among eight) at section. There was late momentum with the Cal/SG/Hou team score improving in each of the final six meets. Leadership will … [Read more...]

Leadership student to learn from real-life experience

December 5, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

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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...]

Schroeder elected to his fourth term as Caledonia’s mayor

November 21, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The Caledonia city council certified the November 8 general election results for city offices at the council’s regular meeting on November 14. Current Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder will serve another two-year term as mayor of Caledonia. In addition to working for Caledonia’s street department and the water wastewater department for 38 1/2 years, Mayor Schroeder served on the … [Read more...]

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