The Brownsville City Council postponed a decision during its April 3 meeting regarding the gravel washing down onto 2nd Street until it can ascertain who the responsible parties are. Brownsville Treasurer Jenna Knight stressed the importance of conducting further research before reaching a decision. The unresolved issue revolves around whether the area in question is a city … [Read more...]
Proof the Zoning Process Works in Caledonia
The Caledonia City Council, at its regular city council meeting on Monday, March 25, denied a request by Donald J. Jr. and Sharon Burroughs for a zoning permit at 107 West Adams Street, Caledonia, Minn. The Burroughs requested a 5-foot variance on the west side of their property and a 5-foot setback from the west side property line. According to the staff report, the … [Read more...]
New Management Company at Wildcat Park
The Houston County Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, and unanimously approved an agreement with Wildcat Creek Management LLC to operate Wildcat Park for 2024. Justin Rohrer and Jenna Knight are both principals of Wildcat Creek Management LLC. Rohrer, whose background is in construction, will manage the day-to-day operations, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Referendum Project Update
ISG Business Unit Leader Kevin Bills and Kraus-Anderson Construction Company Senior Project Manager Chad Pike appeared before the Spring Grove School Board on Monday evening, March 18, to update the board on the design and budget of the school’s current referendum project. Pike explained that ISG is in charge of the design and Kraus-Anderson oversees budgeting and … [Read more...]
M-C Seniors Last Day is May 24
During the Mabel-Canton School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting on March 19, the seniors’ proposal to end their academic year on Friday, May 24, was unanimously approved by the board. The Mabel-Canton senior class officers, including Janessa Hershberger, Hayden Erickson, Izabella Gerleman and Colton Tollefsrud appeared before the board to request that the seniors’ last … [Read more...]
Abby Blake: You’re Going to Hollywood
With a golden ticket in hand from “American Idol,” Caledonia’s own Abby Blake is headed to Hollywood. Blake made her debut on Season 7 of “American Idol” in her adopted home of Nashville, Tenn. The episode aired on Sunday, February 25. Local fans gathered at Elsie’s Bar and Grill in downtown Caledonia to support Abby as she sang the hit song “What About Us” by P!nk. Despite … [Read more...]
Eitzen to Update Electric Meters
Eitzen City Council approved a quote from MiEnergy for electronic electric meters at the March 12 city council meeting. Maintenance Supervisor Darryl Meyer explained that Tri-County will be able to read everything right from their office. Since the installers are currently in town, Meyer expects that the electric meters will be installed within the next month or the following … [Read more...]
Mabel Fire Department to Purchase Lifesaving Jaws of Life
The Mabel City Council approved the fire department’s request to purchase a battery powered jaws of life and cutter at its March 13 regularly scheduled council meeting. Mayor Adam Wilder explained, “It’s used and from a department down in Illinois for $7,500. New the system would be well over $30,000.” The reason the department in Illinois is selling it is because they are … [Read more...]
Delta Dental Impressed with Houston County’s Dental Program
The Houston County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 12, in County Board Room 222 in the historic courthouse in the heart of Caledonia. Chairman Eric Johnson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led his fellow colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All five county commissioners, namely Dewey Severson, Chairman Eric Johnson, Robert (Bob) … [Read more...]
Zoning Permits for Croell Redi-mix and Caledonia Haulers Approved
The Caledonia City Council held two public hearings for zoning permits at its regular city council meeting on Monday, March 11. The public hearings gave Caledonia residents an opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions regarding Croell’s request for a height variance at 134 Bissen St. and Caledonia Haulers’ request for a setback variance at 314 Lincoln St. before … [Read more...]