The Wildcat Park management contract with Fireside Management LLC was approved for the 2023 camping season at the April 25 Houston County commission meeting. Amber Miller and Steve Goetzinger, Fireside Management LLC were present to answer commissioners’ question along with County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski and County Attorney Samuel Jandt regarding the Wildcat Park contract. … [Read more...]
Unanswered questions at Pine View Rehabilitation and Senior Living
The community of Caledonia reeled in disbelief after the Pine View Rehabilitation and Senior Living closed at the end of last year. The town was left with unanswered questions, residents without a home, and employees without jobs. Founder/CEO Nathan Hertzel, of the nursing home management company Nava Healthcare, was quoted on January 16, 2023, as saying that the facility was … [Read more...]
Caledonia receives favorable remarks on 2022 financial audit
Andrew Forliti, Smith Schafer, appeared before the city council on April 24 to present the city’s 2022 financial audit. “Thanks to Stephanie for all her work throughout the year and providing us with information. It is very helpful to have accurate information,” expressed Forliti. As with 95% of city audits conducted by the CPA firm, Forliti noted that Caledonia received one … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Schools selected as a Head Start site
Spring Grove assistant superintendent Gina Meinertz announced at the April 17 school board meeting that the school has been approved as a Head Start site for next year. According to Meinertz the Head Start partnership will fund a paraprofessional for the school’s preschool. Meinertz continued, “They will provide different aspects and more support for our families to help … [Read more...]
M-C approves non-certified employee working agreement
The 2023-24 and 2024-25 working agreements for non-certified employees were approved by the Mabel-Canton School Board at its April 18 meeting. Superintendent Gary Kuphal noted that sick leave will stay the same as in the past. The committee is recommending a $1.25/hour increase for all non-certified employees. For example, this will give paraprofessionals a starting wage of … [Read more...]
Houston County to continue managing and maintaining Wildcat Landing
At the April 4 Houston County Commission meeting, the board renewed a 25-year lease with the Army Corps of Engineers to operate and maintain Wildcat Landing, a campground along the Mississippi River outside Brownsville. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Severson; Eric Johnson, Robert (Bob) Burns, Bob Schuldt, and Greg Myhre. Commissioners in attendance include … [Read more...]
Mabel employee recognized for 25 years of service
On Wednesday, April 12, at the Mabel City Council regularly scheduled council meeting, the board recognized the service, reliability, and dedication of Public Works Director Bob Mierau to the city. On March 16, Mierau celebrated his 25th anniversary with the city. Prior to the council meeting a public hearing was held. The purpose of the hearing was to gather information and … [Read more...]
Eitzen to replace water meters
The Eitzen City Council approved replacing residential and commercial water meters with remote reading meters at the council meeting on April 11. Council members in attendance include Mayor Adamson and councilmembers Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, and Mitch Luttchens. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 14 city council meeting and the … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council hears from landowners
After a lengthy public hearing during the Caledonia City Council meeting on April 10, the board approved creating a seven-person ad hoc planning committee to discuss the proposed changes to the town’s zoning map as it relates to agricultural and residential land use. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members and … [Read more...]
Highway 16 from Spring Grove to the state line to be paved in 2023
Houston County commissioners approved the MnDOT advance construction agreement to repave and do shoulder work on County State Highway 16 from Spring Grove to the Iowa state line at the April 11 regularly scheduled meeting. Chairman Dewey Severson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led the board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the meeting … [Read more...]