By Christopher Conlon Chatfield, MN I had a friendly argument about abortion recently with a candidate who stopped by my home while campaigning. We agreed that it’s wrong to directly kill an innocent human being, but they argued that abortion can be an individual’s right because it’s not a human being that’s being killed. We came to an impasse when we disagreed about the … [Read more...]
Fat Pat’s Brewery and BBQ moving downtown
The delicious-smelling aroma of BBQ will soon be filling the air in downtown Spring Grove. The city council unanimously approved the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Bullfrog Properties at the October 25 meeting. Mayor Solberg called for a motion to open the public hearing at 6 p.m. The CUP would allow Bullfrog Properties to operate a brewpub, BBQ and woodfired pizza … [Read more...]
M-C Cougars host open house for renovation viewing
The sky may have been cloudy, but the mood at Mabel-Canton school Sunday afternoon, October 16, was upbeat as alumni, former staff, and community members stopped by to tour the recently renovated school. Superintendent Gary Kuphal said, “When they walk in the door, they will feel a sense of pride.” Kuphal explained that the Mabel-Canton school building for K-12 is one … [Read more...]
Caledonia approves IT updates
Solution Builders Inc. is scheduled to start working on Caledonia’s IT hardware and network server updates within the week. The Caledonia City Council approved the unexpected cost of $34,684.27 for the updates at their regular meeting on October 24. Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson explained that the city would not pass the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) audit and … [Read more...]
Houston County’s request for a no-wake zone on the Mississippi River denied
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 25, at the historic courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Chairman Greg Myhre promptly called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting’s agenda with changes to the consent agenda, the minutes from the … [Read more...]
Title IX, 50 years later
Title IX, a section of the Education Amendments signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon on June 23, 1972, celebrates 50 years. Title IX is a mere 37 words, but the words have a much deeper meaning, as was found out over the past 50 years. “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be … [Read more...]
Houston County comprehensive land use survey deadline extended to October 31
Houston County Clerk Allison Wagner announced at the October 11 Houston County Commission meeting that the commissioners extended the date to participate in the Comprehensive Land Use Survey to October 31, 2022. The online survey is available at https://bit.ly/Houston-County-Comp-Plan. Chairman Greg Myhre promptly called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners and … [Read more...]
Hot-air balloons, wild turkeys, and a haunt
Bluff County comes alive this coming weekend, October 21, 22, and 23. Residents and visitors will not be disappointed as there is a smorgasbord of fun, entertaining, and scary activities in all corners of Bluff County. You will be scared! Harmony’s Monster Bash presents “Slim Chance.” There will be dark rooms and walkways, lights, music, blank stares, deep throat screams, and … [Read more...]
Business as usual in Eitzen
The Eitzen City Council agreed at its October 11 council meeting that there is a question regarding the 25-foot setback behind the post office that needs to be addressed before approving the Habitat for Humanity building permit application. Jeremy Reed, a representative from Habitat for Humanity attended the meeting to update the council on the structural changes made to the … [Read more...]
Tower 50 is headed back to Hackensack, N. J.
Caledonia Ambulance Department Director Mike Tornstrom, Assistant Director Mark Schiltz, and Training/Outreach Coordinator Joannie Schmidt appeared before the Caledonia City Council on Monday evening, October 10, to plead its case for a new ambulance facility. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the council and guests in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
