The Spring Grove City Council approved a 25% increase in water rates and a 15% increase in sewer rates, effective October 1, 2021, at its August 17 meeting. The monthly sewer rate for all property classes 0-1,000 gallons will increase $1.57 per month. The residential water rate for 0-1,000 gallons per month will increase $2.44 per month. City Clerk/Administrator Julie … [Read more...]
Spring Grove school recommends, not requires, students and staff to wear masks
Spring Grove School parents attended the August 16 Spring Grove School Board meeting in person and via Google Meet to comment on the proposed 2021-2022 COVID policy. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen explained that the school’s policy committee met last Thursday. Afterward, she sent a letter to parents informing them of the committee’s recommendation that would be presented to the … [Read more...]
Torrential rain creates road work for Caledonia’s Public Works department
On August 9, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:22 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, Robert “Bob” Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The commissioners … [Read more...]
Houston County employees are not required to wear a mask
The Houston County Commission held an emergency meeting on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. to discuss a recommendation by John Pugleasa, Houston County Public Health, and Tess Kruger, Houston County personnel director. Pugleasa and Kruger recommended that the county follow CDC guidelines and require all employees to wear masks whether they are vaccinated or not. The consensus … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners schedule emergency meeting
After the August 3, 2021, Houston County Commission meeting, the commissioners called an emergency meeting, for Friday, August 6, 2021, at 9 a.m. Houston County Public Health will update the commission on the status of COVID-19, and the commissioners will discuss a mask mandate. Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all … [Read more...]
Houston County full-time essential workers to receive $50 thank you
Houston County Commissioners approved thanking full-time County essential workers with a $50 payment in place of a County Staff Appreciation Day picnic. The estimated $8,000 for 160 employees will come from last year’s CARES fund. Commissioners felt, “It would be easier than preparing a meal, and the $50 payment will benefit everyone as not everyone can attend the … [Read more...]
Critical Race Theory is not taught in Spring Grove Public Schools
The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday evening, July 19, 2021, from 7:04 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center. Board members in attendance were Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, and Rhan Flatin. The board approved the agenda and minutes of the regular board meeting of June 21, and the Treasurer’s … [Read more...]
Houston County COVID-19 emergency declaration lifted
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present at the July 13, 2021, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. Staff present included Allison Wagner, board clerk/EDA; Donna Trehus, auditor/treasurer; Brian Pogodzinski, County … [Read more...]
Caledonia Aquatic Center open
On July 12, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 6:32 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, Robert “Bob” Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The council … [Read more...]
Fountain approves hosting Relay for Life in 2022 and 2023
Council members present at the July 7, 2021, meeting of the Fountain City Council were Mayor Jim Schott, David Gudmundson, Terry Hanson, and Ron Reisner. Council member Colleen Foehrenbacher was absent. Mayor Schott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Others in attendance included Mary Tjepkes, city clerk/treasurer; John Hanson, Public … [Read more...]