The Spring Grove Ambulance is recruiting for EMTs and EMRs. Call Angie at (507) 498-3098 to sign up. Spring Grove Ambulance held an informational meeting at the Spring Grove Cinema on Wednesday, January 19, from 7-8 p.m. Residents and other interested parties were invited to attend and hear from the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, Spring Grove Ambulance, and Caledonia … [Read more...]
M-C school board organizes for 2023
Re-elected school board members Diane Wilder, Dustin Tollefsrud, and Traci McKenzie-Livingood recited the oath of office at the January 17 meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board. The three members will each serve another four-year term. Chairperson Cristal Adkins led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the January 17 meeting agenda and the … [Read more...]
Welcome Ryan Stenzel to the Council
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...]
Eitzen City Council swearing-in ceremony held on January 10
Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and councilmembers Emily Burrichter and Doug Meyer were sworn in by City Clerk Steve Schuldt and received a warm welcome back at the Tuesday, January 10, Eitzen City Council meeting. Mayor Adamson called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. at the Eitzen City Hall. Eitzen council members in attendance included Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, … [Read more...]
Oath of office at Mabel council meeting
Newly elected Mabel council member Valerie Arnold, returning council member Tina Bakke and Mayor Adam Wilder took the oath of office on January 11 during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Others in attendance were Kirsten Wyffels, Cory Wilson, City Clerk Karen Larson and Public Works Director Bob Miesau. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the December … [Read more...]
Two culverts on Wiebke Hill Road to be replaced
Minnowa Construction Inc., the low bidder, was awarded the $557,997.75 contract to replace the two box culvers on Wiebke Hill Road in Wilmington Township at the January 10, 2023, Houston County Commission meeting. The county received three bids; Minnowa Construction at $557,997.75, Midwest Contracting, LLC at $590,801.00, and VanGundy Excavating LLP at $627,071.00. … [Read more...]
First Houston County Commission meeting of 2023
Houston County Board of Commissioners Board Clerk/Chairperson Pro Tem Allison Wagner called the first meeting of 2023 to order at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3. She led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business was the board chair and vice chair election. The board nominated Dewey Severson as chairman and Eric Johnson as vice chairman. Both … [Read more...]
300 years of service to Houston County recognized
Houston County Commissioners thanked fellow Commissioner Teresa Walter for her 25 years of service and dedication to the county, at the December 27 commission meeting. At the last commission meeting of each year, commissioners recognize employees for their years of service to the county. Carolyn J. Olson was presented with a certificate for 40 years, and 30-year awards were … [Read more...]
Spring Grove unites in aftermath of fire
The Spring Grove fire on December 22, 2022, is about stories with exclamation marks. The fire began in the apartments above the Mulqueen’s True Value store in downtown Spring Grove Thursday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. The hardware store consisted of two buildings connected by a door built after a fire ravaged the former hardware store in 1926 that occupied the same footprint. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School board member Jenny Stender thanked for her service
School board member Jenny Stender received a round of applause for her five years on the board, at the December 19 Spring Grove School Board meeting. Chairman Aaron Solum called the Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 7 p.m. and returned to the regular board meeting at 7:05 p.m. The board approved the 2023 Levy of $665,415, representing a 4.43% increase ($28,205). Board … [Read more...]
