A familiar phrase this time of year is “April showers bring May flowers,” and nowhere is that more true than at Heartland Blooms-n-Berry Farm. On Friday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Schuldt family invites the public to visit their farm during the second annual Tulip Festival, held on their scenic farm conveniently located on Highway 76 between Caledonia and … [Read more...]
The King Family: A Five-Generation Sports Legacy
For possibly the first time in Minnesota high school boys basketball history, five cousins faced off against each other at the state Class AA boys basketball tournament this past March. Three of the cousins play for the Caledonia Warriors, while the other two cousins suited up for the Albany Huskies. The family showdown took place during the semifinals, where Albany defeated … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Moves Forward with New Leadership
On Monday, April 21, the Spring Grove School Board unanimously approved a 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) contract with Gina Morken, the school’s new superintendent. The board unanimously approved hiring Morken at a special board meeting on April 14. The board also unanimously approved a 0.1 FTE contract with former superintendent Rachel Udstuen. Udstuen will be responsible … [Read more...]
Houston County Board Postpones Decision on MCIT Snowplow Settlement
At its April 22 meeting, the Houston County Board of Commissioners deferred action on a $215,171 settlement offer from the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) related to a county owned snowplow that was totaled this past winter. The board is also considering the purchase of a 2026 tandem axle truck and plow box as a replacement but opted to wait for additional … [Read more...]
A New Chapter Begins: Houston County Libraries Showcase Improvements, Praise Support
The executive director from Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), along with the five Houston County librarians, presented the libraries’ 2024 annual report during the Houston County Commissioners meeting on April 15. Commissioners were sincerely thanked by the librarians for their annual financial support and the ARPA funds. The Caledonia library used the ARPA funds … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School $8.9 Million Referendum Passes
Mabel-Canton Superintendent Gary Kuphal proudly announced at the April 15 school board meeting that the school’s bond referendum passed by a resounding 2-to-1 margin. Board members present at the meeting included Dustin Tollefsrud, Diane Wilder, Mark Weidemann, Amber Tripp, and Jason Marquardt (via phone) and Livingood (via phone). Chairman Miller called the meeting to … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council Selects New Civil Engineering Firm
At the April 14 meeting of the Caledonia City Council, the city officially selected its new civil engineering firm. All board members were present: Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Jeremy Leis, David Fitzpatrick, and John Rauk. Four engineering firms were interviewed for the position of civil engineer. The results were presented to the General Government Committee, and after … [Read more...]
Houston County’s ALICE Model Saves Lives
On Thursday, April 3, Houston County Investigator Chris Frick and Sergeant Zach Swedberg led two active shooter training seminars. Approximately 50 Houston County employees attended the informative sessions. The Houston County Sheriff’s office uses the ALICE model – an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate - for training purposes. The ALICE model, one of … [Read more...]
Eitzen Habitat for Humanity Home Complete, Dedication Set for May
The Eitzen City Council met on April 8, with Mayor Jeff Adamson calling the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Among the evening’s highlights was the announcement that the interior of the new Habitat for Humanity house in Eitzen has been completed. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, at 3 p.m. with a program to follow at 3:30 p.m. Councilmembers Emily … [Read more...]
Roll Back Time at Stardust Retro Revival
The ever-popular Harmony Roller Rink in Harmony, Minn., provided hours of kid-friendly entertainment for years while creating memories that are still talked about to this day. Kids from area communities spent their weekends skating with friends to popular tunes under the bright silver disco ball. Now, visitors will be able to shop under the disco ball and admire the wooden … [Read more...]