The word on the street is the Pope and Young Club in Chatfield is closing and moving out of Chatfield. “Some parts of the rumor are true,” explains Jason Rounsaville, executive director of the Pope and Young Club for the past three years. Rounsaville confirmed that the Pope and Young Club 20,000-square-foot building is up for sale. He confirmed that the organization’s … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Works employees complimented for their swift work plowing city streets
Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder called the Caledonia City Council’s regular meeting to order on Monday evening, February 22, at 6:02 p.m. in the city auditorium. City council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Councilmember Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. The City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. Included were … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality (VR) programming taking root in Minnesota’s Bluff Country
Preston resident Vaughan Schmidt put Fillmore County on the worldwide map with his Virtual Reality (VR) work. Schmidt served as the lead programmer/consultant on the “live interactive virtual reality (VR) theater performance” of Finding Pandora X. “With the passing of ages, the Gods of Mount Olympus have faded away until only two remain: Zeus and Hera. Now they are in … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council hears year-end reports from EDA and the police chief
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, via Zoom. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also present: Julie Amundson, City Clerk/Administrator; Paul Folz, Chief of Police; Courtney Bergy Swanson, CEDA/EDA; and two media … [Read more...]
Plans are underway for Eitzen’s Fourth of July Family Fun Fest hosted by the Lions Club
Despite the minus one degree weather, the Eitzen City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 7-8 p.m. at Eitzen City Hall. Councilmembers in attendance were Mayor Jeff Adamson and Councilmembers, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Luttchens, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Staff in attendance were Steve Schuldt, city clerk, and Daryl Meyer, … [Read more...]
Houston County Courthouse will reopen Tuesday, February 16
The consensus of the Houston County Commissioners is that the courthouse should open and open immediately. Commissioners also believe that the door must be continuously monitored. At the February 9 regularly scheduled board meeting, commissioners directed employees to open the courthouse next week on the 16th and develop a schedule to ensure that the entrance is monitored at … [Read more...]
Caledonia Green Committee/Streetscapes proposes pocket park
The Caledonia City Council held its February 8, 2021, regular meeting in the city auditorium from 6-7:45 p.m. Councilmembers present include: Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Councilmember Robert “Bob” Klug was absent. Visitors present included Laurel Russert, Carolyn Medin, Polly Heberlien, and Dianne Schuldt from the … [Read more...]
Houston County EDA awards over one million dollars in CARES funding to county businesses
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...]