Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 14, from 9-10:29 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Commissioner Teresa Walter was absent. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the … [Read more...]
New life for a former livery stable in downtown Caledonia
Houston County commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, from 9-9:52 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Absent was Teresa Walter. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Black bear sightings
Memorial Day weekend is a weekend filled with excitement. The 2022 Memorial Day weekend was no different this year in Winneshiek County except that the excitement this year was created when a big black bear was sighted in Hesper. Hesper, a village of around 100 residents, is located just minutes from the Minnesota state line in northeast Iowa. This is not the first bear … [Read more...]
Houston County approves liquor licenses
Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 24, from 9-10:12 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the public in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Houston County courthouse parking lot design approved
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, May 23, from 6-7:55 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. The minutes from the May 9 regular city council … [Read more...]
The glitzy gutzy galz of Chatfield
ArtBitz, a fine art gallery and gift shop has joined the growing list of new businesses calling Chatfield’s Main Street (Hwy. 52) home. The store opened its doors May 5 in the former Bailiwick antique store just a couple blocks from the Chatfield Center for the Arts and near the town’s new brewery. When visiting ask the glitzy, gutzy galz, 80-year-old Alice Ernster, … [Read more...]
Cool off Memorial Day weekend on the river
A memorable adventure awaits you on the scenic Root River in Southeast Minnesota, the Upper Iowa River in Northeast Iowa, or the Mighty Mississippi River this Memorial Day weekend, May 28, 29, and 30. It is the perfect activity to start off the summer. To ensure a safe and fun trip down the river, contact the following Visit Bluff Country outfitters to rent tubes, canoes, … [Read more...]
It takes a village to keep a community safe
The Preston Police Department recently implemented a new program to protect the town’s residents and businesses. The department is creating a database of surveillance cameras in private homes and local businesses to assist the department in case of a crime or an emergency. The project is new to the area and is completely voluntary. “Just like it takes a village to raise a kid, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove municipal liquor store showed a loss in 2020 and 2021
The Spring Grove City Council met Monday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications, Room 100. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. Also present were City Clerk/Administrator Julie Amundson, Sue Schulte, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students feel safe at school
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, May 16, from 8:08-8:54 p.m. for the regular school board meeting. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Stephanie Jaster was absent. The board approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda with the … [Read more...]