The Houston County Board of Commissioners reviewed the special event permit application submitted by the city of La Crescent for the upcoming 2025 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships at its regularly scheduled board meeting on September 2. La Crescent Mayor Mike Poellinger, Explore La Crosse Director of Sports Sales Jeremiah Burish, La Crescent Public Works Director … [Read more...]
Hope Lives on in Fillmore County
The theme for this year’s Relay for Life in Fillmore County is “Hope Lives Here,” which was also last year’s theme. The relay will be held on September 13 in downtown Spring Valley, Minn., at the VFW Hall, community center, and Spring Creek Park, all within walking distance of each other, making for a meaningful fall evening to demonstrate support for cancer survivors, those … [Read more...]
Village Farm and Home Celebrates 40 Years in Business
On Saturday, September 20, the Manning family and their team at Village Farm and Home invites the community to join them in celebrating the store’s 40th anniversary. For four decades, Village Farm and Home has been a trusted source of products for residents, businesses, and visitors in Mabel and throughout southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. The store carries a wide … [Read more...]
Houston County Commission Hears Public Concerns
Chairman Eric Johnson called the August 26 regularly scheduled meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners to order at 9 a.m. Johnson opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present were Cindy Wright, Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder, Bob Schuldt and Greg Myhre. The board unanimously approved the agenda with a motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by … [Read more...]
Chuck and Sharon Schulte Pledge $1.5 Million Toward New Caledonia Library
At the August 25 city council meeting, longtime residents Chuck and Sharon Schulte announced a generous pledge of $1.5 million to help build a new public library in Caledonia. Their contribution represents half of the estimated $3 million-plus needed for the project. “This library will be built in the heart of our town,” said Chuck Schulte during the announcement, which was … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Gets Set for Back-to-School
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Spring Grove School board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, August 18. Board members present included Board Chair Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Kelly Rohland, Lisa Myhre, Myriah Klug and Ashley Olson. Also present were Superintendent Gina Morken, director of special projects Rachel Udstuen, K-12 Principal Matt Rosaaen, … [Read more...]
Houston County Approves Settlement with Sheriff Swedberg, Sets 2025 Pay
At its August 19 meeting, the Houston County Board of Commissioners approved a settlement agreement with Sheriff Brian Swedberg and set his 2025 salary at $141,473, retroactive to January 1, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Eric Johnson and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present were Cindy Wright, Eric Johnson, Kurt Zehnder and … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Prepares for 2025-26 School Year
As the new school year approaches, the Mabel-Canton School Board met August 19 to take key steps in preparing for the 2025-26 school year. Chair Chris Miller called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Other board members present included Jason Marquardt, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci Livingood, Mark Weidemann, Diane Wilder and Amber … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council Approves New Electric Rates Following Public Hearing
The Mabel City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled city council meeting. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive comments from Mabel residents and business owners regarding the proposed electric rate increases. There were no comments regarding he rate increases during the public hearing. City Clerk Karen … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Life and Times of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Norman Borlaug
Looking for an event to attend from August 22-24? Cross the Iowa-Minnesota state line and head to Cresco, Iowa, to step back in time at the annual Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest. Enjoy a tour of Dr. Borlaug’s boyhood farm south of Cresco and learn about his mission to feed the world. He is recognized for feeding a billion people. According to the non-profit organization IFDC, … [Read more...]