The regularly scheduled meeting of the Eitzen City Council was called to order by Mayor Jeff Adamson at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12. Mayor Adamson reported that the Little League season was a success and that everyone he spoke with appreciated everything that the Lions Club, fire department, and the city do to make it happen. Council member Meyer said there are a lot of … [Read more...]
Caledonia Resident Challenges Property Ordinance
Mayor Jeremy Leis called the August 11 meeting of the Caledonia City Council to order at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick, John Rauk,and Mayor Leis. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Klug moved to approve the July 28 minutes with one correction. The motion was seconded by Rauk and carried. The … [Read more...]
Step Back in Time with the Toot & Whistle Boys at the Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days
Visitors flock from all over to Mabel, Minn., to take part in the annual Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days festivities. You won’t want to miss the oldest steam engine show in Minnesota, held September 4-7, with its origins in nearby Hesper, Iowa. The members of the Toot & Whistle Club Inc. – locally known as the Toot & Whistle Boys- invite everyone to step back in time … [Read more...]
Celebrate Farming, Fun, and Community at Ag Days
Event organizer Stacey Rath invites Fillmore County Journal readers to join the Spring Valley community for Ag Days, happening August 11-17, as they celebrate Southeast Minnesota’s rich agricultural roots. “Ag Days is one of those celebrations that so many look forward to every year,” said Rath. “It’s a time when our community comes together for one sole purpose: to enjoy … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Declare a State of Emergency
A severe thunderstorm and high winds on July 29 led the Houston County Board of Commissioners to unanimously declare a state of emergency during its regularly scheduled meeting on August 5. This marks the second time this summer that the board had declared a state of emergency. Vice-chairman Bob Schuldt called the hour-long meeting to order at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of … [Read more...]
A Lasting Footprint: Bob Meiners Honored for His Love of Baseball
Bob Meiners, a former Eitzen resident now living in Caledonia, was inducted into the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame last September at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. He was joined by his wife Marlene and their six children and their families. Meiners said the honor came as “a complete surprise.” Hall of Fame inductees are recognized not just for … [Read more...]
Sno Pac Foods to Expand Facilities in Caledonia
At the July 28 Caledonia City Council meeting, the board unanimously approved a land use permit for Sno Pac Foods at 521 Enterprise Drive in Caledonia. The company plans to “build a 30,000-square-foot cold storage facility with loading docks, bathroom and office space, 15 parking spots, and approximately 30,000 square feet of driveway and truck loading area,” plus the … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Chatfield’s Western Days!
Saddle up and head to the 58th Annual Western Days in Chatfield, Minn., from August 7-10. Shine them boots, starch them jeans, and slap on that cowboy hat - it’s four days of Yee-haw! and good ol’-fashioned fun! This year’s Trail Boss (Grand Marshal) is Peggy Baker, and Tony Lamme is the Honorary Grand Marshal. Give ‘em a big ol’ howdy when you see ‘em! Rustle up a Western … [Read more...]
Still Swinging: Paul Weichert Reflects on a Lifetime of Golf at Ma Cal Grove
Paul Weichert turned 80 this past April, but age hasn’t kept him off the green. A lifelong golfer, Paul still plays once a week at Ma Cal Grove Country Club, more often when his children are in town, like this past week. His golfing journey began at the age of 16 with his cousin, whose father (Paul’s uncle) owned a share in Ma Cal Grove Country Club and was a member. It’s the … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bill Days: Where the Buffalo Roams
Looking for a buffalo you can snap a selfie with? Look no further! Head to Lanesboro from August 1-3 for the town’s annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. Be sure to meet Buff the Buffalo, the town’s beloved mascot and don’t forget to share your photos using #BufftheBuffalo. This long-running celebration pays homage to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, who is believed to have … [Read more...]