City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson announced at the Caledonia City Council meeting on February 12 that the city submitted three applications for road funding for Warrior Avenue and the planned roundabout at the intersection of Highway 76 and 44. The city received good news on two of those and is waiting to hear from the third one. Dickson said, “We will probably be … [Read more...]
Houston County Public Health Receives Funding for Housing Initiatives
During the Houston County Commission meeting on February 13 John Pugleasa, director of Public Health and Human Services, outlined the intended utilization of housing funds allocated by the Department of Revenue. In 2023, $26,242.00 was allocated and must be spent by the end of 2024. The allocation for 2023 and 2024 is a total of $98,990, and Pugleasa estimates that the … [Read more...]
Workdays Scheduled for Eitzen’s Habitat for Humanity House
On February 13, Eitzen Mayor Jeff Adamson announced at the city council meeting that two workdays have been scheduled for the town’s Habitat for Humanity house. The first workday is set for Saturday, February 17, and the second is scheduled for Saturday, February 24. Adamson explained that “things are happening and hopefully by spring, Habitat for Humanity will get … [Read more...]
Brownsville Seeks Small Cities Development Grant
On February 7, the Brownsville City Council held a special meeting prior to the regular city council meeting regarding the $600,000 Small Cities Development Grant. Mayor Jean Meyer called the special meeting to order at 7 p.m. and reviewed the Small Cities Development Grant prior to opening the floor for comments. She explained that the city is planning on to apply for this … [Read more...]
Houston County to Receive Sizeable Increase in State Transportation Funding
Houston County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski announced at the February 6 Houston County Commission meeting that his office received notice in January from MnDOT that instead of the anticipated statewide transportation funding increase of 2-4%, the county will now see an increase of just over 10% for 2024. Pogodzinski explained, “What that means for Houston County is that we … [Read more...]
Farm Family – Jacob and Abbey Sass: The West Point Graduate and Miss Rodeo Kansas 2015
The West Point Military Academy graduate, Jacob (Jake) Sass, and Miss Rodeo Kansas, Abbey (Pomeroy) Sass, along with their two sons, three and a half year old Sheridan, and 14 month old Merritt are at home on the family farm outside of Chatfield, Minn. Like many parents seeking distinctive names for their sons, Jake and Abbey desired names that held personal significance. … [Read more...]
Inaugural Gathering of Mabel Area Promoters
The Mabel Area Promoters held its first annual membership meeting, hosted at Joe’s Pizza Palace and Pub in Mabel on January 20, 2024. President Jessi Jablonski presided over the meeting, commencing at 6:37 p.m. She disclosed that the Mabel Business Association (MBA) voted to dismantle the association and undergo a rebranding process, resulting in evolution of the Mabel Area … [Read more...]
Houston County Pushes Forward on Cannabis Ordinance
On January 23, the Houston County Board of Commissioners directed Public Health Director John Pugleasa to work with the county’s planning committee, Environmental Services Director Martin Herrick and County Attorney Sam Jandt to draft an ordinance for the recreational use of cannabis. All the commissioners agreed that there were a lot of unanswered questions and that they … [Read more...]
Caledonia Joins Other Houston County Towns in Opposing New State Flag
The Caledonia City Council passed a resolution opposing the new Minnesota state flag and seal at their January 22 regularly scheduled meeting. In addition to Houston County, Caledonia is the third town in Houston County to publicly voice their opposition to the new flag and seal. The other towns are Brownsville and Eitzen. The vote was four to one with Councilor Amanda … [Read more...]
The Best Mexican Food and Tequila Under the Sun
Exquisite Mexican food and fine tequila are beholden to the rich rays and the warm heat of the full sun. After two months of painting the walls bright green, installing all new equipment in the kitchen, decorating the walls with framed prints reminiscent of Mexico, half oak barrels the tequila is aged in, and hiring and training 15 full-time employees, Caledonia’s newest and … [Read more...]