The Eitzen City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 12 from 6:05-7:10 p.m. at Eitzen City Hall. Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and council members Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens were all in attendance. Others in attendance were Darryl Meyer, Maintenance, and Steve Schuldt, city clerk. Council members unanimously approved the meeting … [Read more...]
Molly B performing at the 2022 Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days
The Mabel City Council met in regular session Wednesday April 13, from 6-7:37 p.m. at the Mabel Community Center. Council members in attendance included Mayor Jim Westby, Terry Torkelson, Kirsten Wyffels (call-in), Adam Wilder, and Cory Wilson. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 9 regular city council meeting and the accounts payable report. … [Read more...]
Heather Myhre and Audrey Staggemeyer thanked for their service to Houston County
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, from 9-11:24 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
What’s new at the Ma Cal Grove Country Club?
The Ma Cal Grove Country Club clubhouse rose from the ashes after the fire on February 2, 2019, destroyed it. The new clubhouse opened last year during the second year of the pandemic. Guests to the new clubhouse will first notice that the new clubhouse is set farther back from the road than the former building was. As a result, there is plentiful parking in front of the … [Read more...]
Passing of the gavel
Owners Dick and Julie Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, passed the gavel to new owners Kevin and Mindy Grabau of Greenleaftton, Minn., on March 17. Schwade and his wife sold Spring Valley Sales, but customers can be assured that they will continue to hear Schwade’s familiar chant at Spring Valley Sales as he continues to auctioneer. With a laugh Schwade said, “I can’t be home with … [Read more...]
Ladd K9 offers training, boarding, and more
LADD K9, a dog training facility located in Southeast Minnesota, could not have a better sales team than four-legged Dingo, Luna, and Tater. Seeing first-hand how these three furry friends listen to their owner/trainer, Carla Ladd’s voice and sign commands, it is clear that Ladd knows what she is doing. Ben Jacobsen left a five-star review on Google, stating, “Carla is full … [Read more...]
Caledonia switching to garbage and recycling totes
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, March 28, from 6-7:44 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Also present were Houston County … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board approves 2022-2023 school calendar
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, March 21 from 7:02-8:08 p.m. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, and Kelly Rohland. Jenny Stender was absent. The board approved the consent agenda, including the agenda and the minutes from the February 22 regular board meeting, … [Read more...]
Voting security topic of Houston County Commission meeting
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 22, from 9-11:43 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the Pledge … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Clerk/Administrator, Adam Swann, resigns
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session, Monday, March 14, from 6–6:49 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, David Fitzpatrick and Brad Rykhus. Also present were Public Works/Zoning … [Read more...]