On February 2, 2021, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Commissioners approved the February 2, 2021, meeting agenda and the meeting minutes from January 26, 2021, regular meeting session. … [Read more...]
Rural Spring Grove resident, Kristi Knutson, sews sweater mittens at 4:30 a.m. before heading to work
Passion, a compelling emotion, is a common thread that seems to run through every person that takes up a hobby in their spare time for pleasure or relaxation. They enjoy continuously learning about their hobbies, and it is common for them to have more than one hobby. Spring Grove resident Kristi Knutson mentioned over and over throughout the interview how much she loves her … [Read more...]
Houston County State Business Relief Grant to launch on February 5
On January 26, 2021, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. The commissioners approved the meeting agenda as amended. Brian Pogodzinski, county engineer, requested that number four under action … [Read more...]
Travis Torgerson appointed to fill vacant seat on the Spring Grove City Council
Mayor Scott Solberg called the special meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, via Zoom. Council members present: Mayor Scott Solberg, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The meeting’s purpose is to fill the vacant seat created when Councilmember Solberg was elected mayor. Councilmember Folstad moves to appoint … [Read more...]
Spring Grove elementary students start winter sports
The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast on Google Meet for the public and media. The organizational meeting of the Spring Grove School was called to order by Chair Aaron Solum at 7:02 p.m. Board members in … [Read more...]
CEO in the classroom
Successful collaboration between Caledonia, Mabel-Canton, and Spring Grove high school students and business leaders in these communities is taking place this school year. Spring Grove Assistant Superintendent Gina Meinertz explained the process for making this multi-school partnership come together. Meinertz had the vision for the project, wrote a Southeast Service … [Read more...]
96-year-old Grandma Bea retires
As she is lovingly known in Spring Grove, Grandma Bea is 96-year-old Beatrice (Hatling) Doely. Doely, a spry lady with a genuine personality and smart appearance, retired at the end of December after 23 years with the Spring Grove Public library. “Bea Doely is an inspiration to everyone she meets. She works hard and never complains. In fact, she is always optimistic and … [Read more...]
Elected officials sworn in at Eitzen’s first city council meeting of 2021
Councilmembers in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Absent was Councilmember Mitch Luttchens. Staff in attendance: City Clerk, Steve Schuldt. Guests in attendance: Larry Nieling, local business owner; and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the January 12, 2021, regular meeting of the Eitzen … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in Houston County
Commissioners present at the first commission meeting of 2021 were: Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairperson pro tem, Allison Wagner, board clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Burns and Greg Myhre on their election as the County’s Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board approved the agenda as … [Read more...]
A family of winners
As the name implies, American Quarter horses are bred to run at lightning speed for a quarter mile and are remarkably intelligent. Their build is perfect for tight turns and sudden stops. This popular breed of horse performs as a racehorse and is known for its performance in rodeos, horse shows, and as a ranch horse. Winning is in their DNA, which can be traced back to the … [Read more...]