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Condensed Regular rushford City Council Meeting Minutes of FEBRUARY 10, 2025.  

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The full version of these minutes can be found on the City of Rushford website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or will be provided if requested via email or  hard copy by contacting citykaz@goacentek.net Members Present:  Mayor Benson Council members O’Donnell, Ryman, Volkman, Absent:  Linder Staff Present:  Clerk/Treas. Zacher, Admin Chladek; Kenna Gudmundson attended … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project – The Importance of Women’s History Month

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By Alleen Erchoff-Costet Imagine a world without the amazing discoveries of Marie Curie, the fearless activism of Rosa Parks, or the literary genius of Maya Angelou. History is filled with stories of women who changed the world. Unfortunately, their contributions have often been overlooked or forgotten. Why is that? And how can we make sure their legacies are never lost? As … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Xavier David Chloupek, 21, Decorah, Iowa, 12/8/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.   Contessa Ann Fogel, 37, Caledonia, Minn., 10/2/2024, Fail to License Animal, Fine $20, Total Fees $95.  10/2/20224, Fail to License Animal, Fine $20.   Chatfield Police Department Stefanie Lynn Jergenson, 41, Chatfield, Minn., … [Read more...]

Ask a Trooper

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Question: I’ve read your last couple of “Ask A Trooper” articles and with all this talk about driver’s license suspensions and revocation, can you talk about people needing or getting a work permit for driving? Answer: Minnesota does have what is called a “limited license.” Under some circumstances, a limited license may be issued to a person whose driving privileges are … [Read more...]

Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford

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Arthur “Art” Merlin Ford, 103, passed away on February 27, 2025, at his home. He was born June 27, 1921, to Alvin and Minnie Forde at the Forde family farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mabel, Minn. He graduated from Mabel High School on June 2, 1939. He enlisted in the United States Navy on February 19, 1942, and was honorably … [Read more...]

Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder

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Elmer Lee “Al” Snyder, 79, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the VA hospital in Tomah, Wis. Born on May 16, 1945, in Wisconsin, Al dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving both at Offutt Air Base in Nebraska and Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. Al was preceded in death by his beloved wife … [Read more...]

Rosella Margaret Peterson

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Rosella Margaret Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, departed her loving family on February 22, 2025 at the age of 90.  Rosella was born on the Whalen farm in Cresco, Iowa, on January 9, 1935 to Richard and Gladys (Ryan) McCabe. Shortly after graduating from Harmony High School she was united in marriage to Roger Peterson on September 25, … [Read more...]

Richard Kasten

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Richard Kasten, 64, of Eitzen, Minn., was called home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 23, 2025. Richard was born on August 4, 1960, to Hillery and Lila (Dehning) Kasten in Caledonia, Minn. He attended elementary school in Dorchester, Iowa, where he proudly served as a janitor in his youth. He had many fond memories of Dorchester, especially of his Grandma … [Read more...]

CALEDONIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2025

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The Board of Education of Independent School District No. 299, Caledonia, Minnesota, met in a regular school board meeting in the elementary building room #162. The meeting was called to order by Chair Mike Peterson at 5:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike … [Read more...]