The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, February 15, from 6-7:13 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications. 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. The council approved the minutes from January 18, regular council … [Read more...]
One-stop shopping at Celebrations Expo
Is there a special celebration in your future? For example, a family reunion, baby shower, wedding, retirement, birthday, anniversary, sports group get together, fundraiser, or graduation. Eleven Caledonia businesses are coming together on February 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Elsie’s Bar & Grill to host a one-stop shopping expo. Celebrations Expo is your opportunity to … [Read more...]
Eitzen looking into smart meters for water and electricity
The Eitzen City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 6:04-6:34 p.m. at the Eitzen City Hall. Mayor Jeffrey Adamson and council members Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens were all in attendance. Councilwoman Emily Burrichter arrived at 6:24 p.m. Others in attendance were Darryl Meyer, maintenance, and Steve Schuldt, city clerk. The … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners allocate $687,500 of ARPA funds
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, from 9-10:25 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...]
Houston County approves Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #237 agreement
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, from 9-9:50 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Bob Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with … [Read more...]
City of Caledonia accepting orders for shade trees
The Caledonia City Council met Monday, January 24, from 6-7:04 p.m. at city hall. Councilmembers Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus attended the meeting. Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. Also in attendance were Financial Officer Stephanie Mann, Public Works/Zoning Director Casey Klug, and Greg Skauge and his sons Kole and Taylor … [Read more...]
Greg Davids and Carli Stark update Houston County Commissioners on upcoming legislative session
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 25, from 9-11:16 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Bob Burns, Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, and Teresa Walter. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved meeting agenda and the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School COVID-19 vaccination or testing and mask policy tabled
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 7-7:40 p.m. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, and Aric Elton. Kelly Rohland attended virtually, and Jenny Stender was absent. Aaron Solum will serve another term as board chair and Stephanie Jaster was elected to … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Police Chief announces his retirement at the end of 2022
The regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 6-7:18 p.m. The meeting was moved to the Fest Building, 110 Division St. N., Spring Grove. Council members in attendance were Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. As part of the consent agenda, the council accepted the appointment of … [Read more...]
A father and his son, and hockey skates
This is the story of a Chatfield father who envisioned playing ice hockey as a youth, but because of the costs he could not take part in the sport. So along comes his son, who with his father’s support and enthusiasm started to skate at the age of three and grew up playing youth hockey in Rochester. An opportunity came along for Lyle Mullenbach to own a skating rink. … [Read more...]