Mayor Jeremy Leis called the regular Caledonia City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members Bob Klug, David Fitzpatrick and John Rauk were present, along with Mayor Jeremy Leis. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Rauk moved to approve the minutes from the June 22 regular council meeting. Fitzpatrick … [Read more...]
Houston County Highway Department Estimates $500,000 in Storm Damages
The Houston County Board of Commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency for damages resulting from the July 2 storms during its meeting on July 7. Houston County Emergency Management Director Mark Olson informed the board that the declaration is the first step toward qualifying for state disaster assistance. According to Olson, the county must sustain at least … [Read more...]
Emerald Lane: 19 Shops in One Stop
Meet Caledonia’s go-to girl if you want to get something done. That’s how residents described Kristina Hauser, the driving force behind Emerald Lane, a vendor market co-op located at 211 S. Kingston St. The idea for the mall came to Hauser while she was driving home from La Crosse. “God literally dropped this idea in my brain,” Hauser said. “Everything just kept flooding in. … [Read more...]
Mabel City Council Holds Public Hearing on Rezoning Request
The Mabel City Council held a public hearing during its regularly scheduled July 8 meeting to allow residents an opportunity to comment on a rezoning request from Chad and Christine Loppnow. The Loppnows requested that their property at 416 N. Maple St. be rezoned from commercial to residential. City Clerk Karen Larson stated that she had not received any comments, either … [Read more...]
The Lazy Days of Summer
The lazy days of summer are upon us, but this weekend’s events are anything but slow. From a milestone community celebration in LeRoy to a festival favorite in Rushford, residents and visitors have plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy mid-July. Standout events anchor the weekend: LeRoy Summerfest and Rushford Days. LeRoy Summerfest has extra meaning this year as the … [Read more...]
Rock n’ Roll Comes Alive in Spring Valley
It’s no surprise that Fillmore and Houston counties host numerous car shows each summer, thanks to a large community of car enthusiasts. While every show features an impressive collection of vintage cars and trucks, Spring Valley’s Fins and Films Car Show produces a full-blown rock n’ roll show. If you love the sights, sounds, and spirit of the rock n’ roll era, this two-day … [Read more...]
The Pit Stop is Open for Business
Mabel Economic Development and city council member Kirsten Wyffels announced at the June Mabel City Council meeting that it is nice to see the Pit Stop open and driving business to Mabel’s main street. In the blink of an eye, the for-sale sign was there one day, and the next day it was gone. The Pit Stop … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners Vote to Approve an EAW on the Proposed Olson Quarry
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met at 9 a.m. in regular session on June 23 in County Board Room 222 of the county’s historic courthouse, where commissioners unanimously voted to complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Bruening Rock Products’ proposed Olson Quarry project in Yucatan Township. The EAW will determine whether a more detailed … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council Weighs Event Liability Coverage
Mayor Jeremy Leis called the regular meeting of the Caledonia City Council to order at 6 p.m. on June 22, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Other council members in attendance included Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick and John Rauk. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 8 regular city council meeting, with one correction. The consent … [Read more...]
Communities Across Fillmore and Houston Counties Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Communities in the far southeast corner of Minnesota are planning an array of activities for everyone including your furry four-legged friends in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Brownsville, located along the Mississippi River in Houston County, will celebrate the 250th anniversary June 26-28. Activities on Saturday, June 27, include a 5K Fun Run/Walk, and a Dog … [Read more...]