The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the historic county courthouse, downtown Caledonia. Commissioners present Chairman Bob Burns, Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairman Burns led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council finalizes 6.5% tax levy
On December 13 the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting. At 6 p.m. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order and led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members attending included Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Absent, Councilman David Fitzpatrick. Also in attendance were … [Read more...]
Houston County approves MFIP agreement
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 23, from 9:02-10:54 a.m. in the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Chairman Bob Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairman Burns led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting agenda was … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran Church’s Blessing Box
Manifesting the theme “Sharing is Caring,” the children at Henrytown Lutheran Church recently took on a project to create a Blessing Box to ensure that the families, church members and non-church members in their community do not go hungry. A Blessing Box is an honor system food pantry where people who are in need can anonymously take food. Also, this is an easy way for those … [Read more...]
New Age Tree Service thanked for hanging lights in the city park
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 6:31 p.m. when the council went into closed session until 7 p.m. to discuss union negotiations and the labor contract. The council met in the Spring Grove Communication building room 100. Council members present were Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent … [Read more...]
Bike race time trials coming to Caledonia in 2022
On November 22, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present included Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Also in attendance was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Financial Officer Stephanie Mann participated via phone. … [Read more...]
Quilts for Veterans
The ladies of the Quilter’s Therapy Quilt Club design and either hand or machine sew colorful red, white, and blue patriotic themed quilts for the community’s veterans through their project, Quilts for Veterans. The quilts protect and provide warmth and comfort for veterans every night. Traditional quilt patterns are often used: Ohio Star, Fence Rail, and Log Cabin. Many of … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Superintendent Udstuen approved for a three-month sabbatical
The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday, November 15, in the school’s Learning Resource Center from 7-8:15 p.m. Board members Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender were present. Chairman Aaron Solum did not attend. Bill Fried, long-time Speech coach, submitted his resignation. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen thanked Fried for his many … [Read more...]
Fall rush in Caledonia
The City of Caledonia Public Works department is in the midst of fall rush. City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann complimented the city Public Works department and department’s director Casey Klug for all the work they have completed this fall to ensure the city is ready for winter. On November 8 the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Caledonia … [Read more...]
Regular business conducted at Houston County Commission meeting
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 9-10:33 a.m. in the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Chairman Bob Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Others in attendance included Auditor/Treasurer Donna Trehus, Finance Director Carol Lapham, Human … [Read more...]