For Joe and Amanda McCabe, farming is more than a livelihood – it’s a lifestyle centered on family, stewardship, and sustainable raised products. At McCabe Family Farms near Pilot Mound, they are raising not only livestock but also the next generation of farmers. Today, the couple, along with their children – Trayton, Addison, Jaxon and Hazel – play active roles in the daily … [Read more...]
Round ‘Em Up and Head ‘Em Out to Western Days in Chatfield, Minnesota
Round up your friends, family, kids and neighbors, and head to Chatfield for four days of “Old West” family fun at the 59th Annual Chatfield Western Days, August 6-9. Dress in your finest red, white and blue western wear as the community also celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The Star-Spangled Fireworks Finale, honoring area veterans, will light up the … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Remember Former Commissioner Robert Burns
The Houston County Board of Commissioners mourned former Commissioner Robert (Bob) H. Burns with a moment of silence during its July 28 meeting, remembering his years of service and dedication to the community. Commissioners shared memories of his commitment to Houston County and the many organizations he served throughout his life. “Bob was such as asset in everything that … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council Honors the Memory of Former Mayor Bob Burns
At its July 27 meeting, the Caledonia City Council honored the life and legacy of former Mayor Robert (Bob) Burns by proclaiming July 23 as Bob Burns Day in the city of Caledonia. Mayor Jeremy Leis read the following proclamation: City of Caledonia, Minnesota Mayoral Proclamation A Proclamation Honoring the Life and Service of Robert H. Burns “Whereas, Bob Burns was a … [Read more...]
Rose Weichert: A Teacher at Heart
For Rose Weichert, piano lessons have always been more than learning to play the piano. As she reflected on her 61-year teaching career, it became clear that every lesson has also been about developing confidence, discipline, responsibility and poise, life skills that extend far beyond the keyboard. At the end of the interview, Rose summed it up simply. “I’m not a performer,” … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Board Approves Maintenance Bonds, Prepares for School Year
The Mabel-Canton School Board unanimously approved moving forward with issuing $280,000 in facilities maintenance bonds with a two-year payback during its July 21 meeting. Superintendent Mike Harvey explained that the board first needed to approve Resolution #26-06, adopting the district’s long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan, before considering Resolution … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Discusses PSEO Attendance, Softball Field Updates
Spring Grove High School Principal Matt Rosaaen updated the school board on the Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) proposed attendance guidelines during the July 20 board meeting. Rosaaen said he will be sending information to parents of students in grades 10, 11 and 12 explaining the guidelines, PSEO students will be required to attend school in person instead of flexing … [Read more...]
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center Highlights Crisis Response Services
At the July 21 meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) Mobile Crisis Response Program Lead Dina Robinson and Crisis Response Practitioner Tiffany Vance presented information about the organization’s mental health response services. Robinson first reminded the commissioners of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, which … [Read more...]
Jim and Ellen Gardner: The Next Generation of Farmers
For Jim and Ellen Gardner, farming isn’t just a career, it’s a shared passion that began in college. The couple, who grew up on opposite sides of Minnesota, met while studying plants in college. Jim, who also earned a minor in soil science, and Ellen discovered they shared a love for the land and a vision for farming that works with nature rather than against it. They married … [Read more...]
Small Town Event. Big Time Entertainment.
If you are looking for a small town to visit, look no further than Houston and Whalan, Minnesota. Both communities are hosting signature events this coming weekend: Music in the Bluffs and Houston Hoedown Days. Small Town Vibes in Whalan Whalan, population 67, hosts three outdoor concerts throughout the summer, one each month. The community’s next Music in the Bluffs concert … [Read more...]