Houston County commissioners approved the purchase of six acres adjacent to the county airport at the February 28 meeting. Commissioner Greg Myhre reported that he spoke with Nicholas J. Hoscheit about the property he owns at 17149 State 76, which is adjacent to the airport. The county is interested in purchasing the acreage where the house, farm buildings, and trees are … [Read more...]
Thank you, Spring Grove School board members
Minnesota recognizes school board members each February for their time and dedication to the state’s youth. Spring Grove school board members Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Kelly Rohland, and Angie Solie were acknowledged at the February 21 board meeting. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen expressed her appreciation to the board during her monthly report, “Thank … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board members thanked for their service
February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. During the February 21 regular school board meeting, Superintendent Gary Kuphal recognized the board for their service to the school, staff, and students of Mabel-Canton. The board is responsible for an annual budget of $6 million, 275 students, and 50 employees. The seven-member board has dedicated a combined total of … [Read more...]
It’s a hoot!
Prepare to have a hoot at the International Festival of Owls, March 3-5. The event originally started at a “hatch-day” party for Alice the Great Horned Owl in 2003. The celebration has grown from 300 attendees to over 2,000 visitors from all over the United States, Canada, Jamaica, England, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Nepal, Taiwan, Japan, Kenya, and South … [Read more...]
Eitzen City Council meets
Mayor Adamson called the February 14 meeting of the Eitzen City Council to order at 6:03 p.m. at city hall. Eitzen council members in attendance include Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and counci members Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Lange. Absent was Mitch Luttchens. Also in attendance was City Clerk Steve Schuldt. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the … [Read more...]
New stories for a 150-year-old building
Charles Bubbers, the owner of the former Bubbers Jewelry store, walked into the recently renovated space where he spent years selling jewelry — leaning next to the shiny black grand piano with tears planted on his cheeks, he proudly took in the transformation. New owners Jay Howard and Clare and Joshua O’Brien restored “his” stone building at 115 East Main Street in Caledonia … [Read more...]
Houston County looks at their future needs
Chairman Severson called the February 14 Houston County Commission meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led his fellow commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda with the addition of one action item and the minutes from the February 7 regular board meeting. All five board members were in attendance: Chairman Dewey … [Read more...]
Talks between Caledonia Ambulance and Spring Grove Ambulance gear up
The Spring Grove Ambulance, Inc. sent a letter asking the city to take ownership of the Spring Grove Ambulance license. At the city’s February 13 council meeting, the council authorized Caledonia Ambulance Director Mike Tornstrom to move forward and draft a proposal. In the letter from Spring Grove, Todd Passig, Spring Grove Ambulance board president included, “The one aspect … [Read more...]
Houston County considers moratorium on edible cannabis and THC food and beverage
At its February 7 commission meeting, Houston County scheduled a public hearing to consider a countywide moratorium on the sale of edible cannabis and hemp derived tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) food and beverages. The public hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the commission board room at the county courthouse in Caledonia. County Attorney Samuel … [Read more...]
Mabel’s tree and utility programs and ambulance update
On Wednesday, February 8, the Mabel City Council held a public hearing before the regularly scheduled council meeting regarding the request from Lorna Horwich on behalf of the estate of Larry Benson to rezone the property at 108 West Fillmore Avenue, parcel number 02.0137.010 from a commercially zoned lot to a residentially zoned lot. The request was unanimously approved. All … [Read more...]