The Caledonia City Council met in regular session on January 26. Mayor Jeremy Leis called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present were Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, John Rauk, and Mayor Leis. Councilor Rauk moved to approve the minutes from the January 12 meeting. … [Read more...]
Houston County Reschedules Public Hearing on Deer Hunting with a Rifle
At the January 27 Houston County Commission meeting, County Coordinator Brent Parker announced that the public hearing on the use of rifles for deer hunting has been rescheduled from February 3 to February 4 due to precinct caucuses being held on February 3. An additional public hearing on the topic will take place on March 3 at 6 p.m. Both hearings will be held in the basement … [Read more...]
Head to Caledonia for a Taste of Italy
The long-awaited opening of Caledonia’s newest eating establishment and grocery store came to fruition late last summer. Frank and Julia’s, an Italian grocer and deli, opened on July 26, 2025, and was well worth the wait. The owners, Tracey Knutson and Bryan Spier, purchased the former Albert’s grocery store on 138 S. Kingston St. in downtown Caledonia in 2021. The building … [Read more...]
It’s a Win for Spring Grove
Red’s IGA in Spring Grove is well-known for its high-quality meats, exceptional customer service, competitive prices, and the distinctive red hair of the previous owner Pat Longmire, an attribute that inspired the store’s name. Wynn Nies and his wife Justine Nies purchased Red’s IGA from Pat and Debbie Longmire in January 2025. The Longmires owned and operated Red’s since … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Sets Course for 2026 at Annual Organizational Meeting
The 2026 organizational and regular school board meeting was held on January 20 in Mrs. Peter’s Science Room number 50. The meeting opened at 6 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the revised agenda and the minutes from the December 16 board meeting. Board members present included Jason Marquardt, Dustin Tollefsrud, Traci Livingood, Diane Wilder, … [Read more...]
Houston County Holds Public Hearings
The Houston County Board of Commissioners was called to order on Tuesday morning, January 20, for a regular meeting marked by two public hearings and several important decisions affecting county operations and residents. The first hearing at 9:05 a.m. was to gather input from the public regarding making the positions of auditor/treasurer and recorder appointed instead of … [Read more...]
Eitzen Received Raving Reviews Regarding Community Center Improvements
The Eitzen City Council held its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13. The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Jeff Adamson. Present were Mayor Jeff Adamson and council members Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, Emily Burrichter and Mitch Luttchens. Also in attendance were Steve Schuldt, city clerk and Darryl Meyer, maintenance. Mayor Adamson apologized that the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Couple Marries Underground at Niagara Cave
More than 400 weddings have been held at Niagara Cave since it opened to the public in 1934. Almost immediately, its beauty inspired romance. In 1935, just a year after opening, a young couple asked if they could get married inside the cave, beginning a tradition that flourished through the 1960s and 1970s when unconventional wedding venues were especially popular. Today, an … [Read more...]
Mabel Tables Cannabis Ordinance
At the January 14, 2026, Mabel City Council meeting, the council tabled the city’s proposed cannabis ordinance, giving council members additional time to talk to other communities and cannabis businesses in the area. The city is responsible for managing and administering the ordinance. Councilor Kelly Sand asked if 500 feet is far enough. Section 3 of the ordinance … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council Advances New Library Project
The Caledonia City Council convened its first regular meeting on January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., presided over by Mayor Jeremy Leis. Council members Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and John Rauk were in attendance. Amanda Ninneman was not present at the meeting. The proposed new library was again on the City Council’s agenda as the project continues to move forward and the … [Read more...]