Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on May 11 for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the agenda and the minutes … [Read more...]
Eitzen readys the town for annual Family Fun Fest
Eitzen City Council members in attendance at the May 11 regular meeting, Mayor Jeffrey Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, Doug Meyer, and Mitch Luttchens. Also attending was Steve Schuldt, city clerk. Mayor Adamson called the May 11 meeting of the Eitzen City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of the last regular City Council meeting, April 13, were read and … [Read more...]
The future of Sprague Woods
On May 10, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6-8:13 p.m. in the city auditorium. City council members in attendance were Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Mayor Schroeder led the councilmembers and public in the Pledge of Allegiance. The council unanimously approved the … [Read more...]
Do you know CPR?
Fifteen ladies from New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, and Minnesota set out on a girls trip to Port Aransas, Tex., to enjoy time together and hang out on the beach. The group included sisters Karly Atwood and Brooke Carr, from Spring Valley. Atwood owns a hair salon in her home and Carr is the owner of Carr’s Club House. The ladies are friends and family that met through the … [Read more...]
Houston County plans to have school age children vaccinated before the start of the next school year
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on May 4, 2021, for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned the meeting at 10:02 a.m. This meeting set a record for being adjourned within an hour. Commissioners approved the agenda … [Read more...]
One job, one place, 52 years
Jeff Fowler retired! Fowler hung up his crisp white shirt, Friday, April 30, after 52 years in the retail business. He spent his entire career in Spring Valley, a community of 2,479, working in three locations for three bosses. Dwayne (Squeak) Seeley, owner of Squeak’s IGA, hired 15-year-old Fowler in 1969, who began his career carrying out groceries for the residents of his … [Read more...]
Houston County Board of Appeal and Equalization met on April 26 at the Caledonia City Council
On April 26, 2021, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 8:01 p.m. in the City Auditorium. City council members in attendance included, Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Brad Rykhus made a motion, seconded by David Fitzpatrick and carried by the council, to approve … [Read more...]
Houston County Library directors present annual report to county commissioners
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on April 27 for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. COVID-19 update Heather Myhre, Houston County Public Health, announced, “Houston County has seen an … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Hall has new office hours
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the Fest Building. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also, present Julie Amundson, city clerk/administrator; Spring Grove City Attorney Greg Schieber, Jacqueline Wennes, Michael Solum, Deanna … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public School hires new social studies teacher, Madeline Rainey
The Spring Grove School board met on Tuesday evening, April 19, 2021, from 7:02 p.m. to 8:02 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center, adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Board members in attendance was Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, Rhan Flatin, and Aric Elton. The board unanimously approved the … [Read more...]