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...]
Caledonia properties identified as public nuisances are cleaned up
On October 25, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall council chambers. Council members present includerd Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Brad Rykhus was absent. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. … [Read more...]
Houston County’s new highway facility nears completion
The regular meeting of the Houston County Commission was held from 9-11:08 a.m. on October 26. Commissioners Eric Johnson, Bob Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre attended in person, and Commissioner Dewey Severson participated in the meeting remotely. Commissioners removed action item number 11 regarding the Environmental Services Director position from the October 26 agenda … [Read more...]
Step into the new mural at Caledonia’s downtown pocket park
The beautification of downtown Caledonia continues. Volunteers, organizations, committees, and the city are working together to develop a strong sense of place that is unique and different from other communities in the area. The new pocket park in downtown Caledonia features the area’s first 3-D mural. The pocket park is located on South Kingston Street, one block from the only … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School receives Bush Foundation grant
The Spring Grove Public School board met Monday, October 18 in the Learning Resource Center, from 7-8:10 p.m. Board members in attendance included Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, and Kelly Rohland. Aaron Solum and Jenny Stender were absent. Vice-chairman Jaster called the meeting to order. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove to review the feasibility of a municipal or private owned liquor store
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, October 19, from 6-7 p.m. at the Spring Grove Communications meeting room. City Clerk/Administrator Julie Amundson corrected the agenda. Under new business, item number 3, “electric rate” replaces “utility rate.” The consent agenda was unanimously approved. Council members in attendance included Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, … [Read more...]
19-year-old to open Caledonia’s newest business, Warrior Nutrition
Celebrate Caledonia’s newest business, Warrior Nutrition, on Saturday, October 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their grand opening celebration. Nineteen-year-old business owner, bodybuilder, and nutrition coach, Seth Merten, moved to La Crosse, Wis., from Lafayette, Ind., three years ago when he was 16 and training for his first bodybuilding exhibition. Merten stated, “I had no … [Read more...]