Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were present at the July 6, 2021, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Others in attendance inclued Allision Wagner, Board Clerk/EDA; Mary Betz, interim recorder; Donna Trehus, auditor/treasurer; … [Read more...]
Goats to clear Sprague Woods
On June 28, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chamber Room. City Council members present were Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, Robert “Bob” Klug, David Fitzpatrick. Absent was Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led councilmembers and the audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Join Harmony in celebrating their 125th Anniversary, July 2-4
There is a lot to celebrate in Harmony this weekend, July 2-4. The city is celebrating the their 125th Anniversary (1895-2020) and is hosting the town’s 140th Fourth of July celebration, and you are invited to join in the festivities. In 1954, Greenfield Prairie, a bustling Norwegian village, was located a short distance south of the present-day Harmony. Business owners … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Superintendent Udstuen thanks students, parents, staff, community, and board for a successful year
The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday evening, June 21, 2021, from 7:03 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center, adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Board members in attendance were Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, and Aric Elton. Board member Rhan Flatin was absent. The … [Read more...]
Step back in time at the McMichael grain elevator open house, July 3-4
A piece of Harmony’s history is in the process of being restored, and you have a chance to be a part of it. On July 3 and 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents and visitors are invited to the McMichael Grain Elevator located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 44 and Minnesota State Highway 139 in the center of Harmony. Harmony Area Historical Society (HAHS) members will be on … [Read more...]
Two thirds of Houston County residents age 12-plus have received at least one COVID vaccine dose
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present on June 22, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Commissioner Dewey Severson attended the meeting virtually as he was on vacation. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Commissioner Johnson … [Read more...]
Spring Grove increases open swim hours on Saturday and Sunday
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Tuesday, June 15 regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 6 p.m. at the Spring Grove Communication meeting room. Council members in attendance, Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, and Karen Folstad. Councilmember Chad Rohland attended the first half of the meeting via Zoom and appeared in person for the second half. The council … [Read more...]
No red flags in Caledonia’s 2020 audit
On June 14, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-8:05 p.m. in the City Hall Council Room. Council members present: Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Absent were David Fitzpatrick and Brad Rykhus. Mayor Schroeder led the council and the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Agenda The … [Read more...]
Houston County Commission met in person for the first time in over a year
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present on June 8, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission at the Houston County Courthouse. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the commission and audience in the Pledge of … [Read more...]
Eitzen to review town’s dog ordinance
Eitzen City Council members in attendance at the June 9, 2021, regular meeting were Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Others in attendance were City Clerk Steve Schuldt, Darryl Meyer, maintenance, Larry Nieling, local business owner, and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Adamson called the May 11 meeting of … [Read more...]