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...]
A day filled with surprises for Fillmore County resident, Shirley Jertson
A life-long resident of Fillmore County, Shirley Jertson spent Sunday afternoon, April 18, touring Fillmore County visiting friends and family while enjoying a day of surprises and comfort food, Casey’s pizza. Chris Humble, Director of Volunteer Services at Seasons Hospice in Rochester contacted Jertson’s daughter, Peggy Bjortomt. Humble played a pivotal role in helping … [Read more...]
Brian Pogodzinsi, Houston County Engineer, reappointed to a four-year term
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the April 13 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. COVID-19 update For the first time, Houston County Public Health did not fill all the Moderna appointments last week. There was much interest in … [Read more...]
Caledonia firefighters thanked for battling two fires on April 5
Twenty firefighters from the Caledonia Fire Department responded to two fires on April 5. One of the fires covered 40 acres, and firefighters battled the fire for eight hours. Adam Swann, Caledonia clerk/administrator, thanked firefighters Randall Ashbacher, Dylan Becker, Alexander Betz, Tom Esch, Zach Gengler, Jerry Holter, Kevin Jacobson, Jason Klug, Ben Logging, Emily … [Read more...]
Wildcat Park opens May 1
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the April 6 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. The chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. COVID-19 update Wisconsin opened COVID-19 vaccines to anyone over 16 on Monday, and Minnesota opened the vaccines last week. The county received its … [Read more...]