Wayne Thompson passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Traditions in Preston, Minn. He was a police officer his entire working career, working as chief of police in Wabasha, Goodhue, and Morton, Minn. He was the youngest chief of police, at the age of 25, in Minnesota. He was a theology enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his parents Warren and Lois Thompson, two … [Read more...]
Richard Holty
Richard Alden William Holty, 87, of Mabel, Minn., passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 22, 2023. Incredible father to Jim (Elaine), Pam (Brian), Joyce (Tony), and Ron (Kimberly), grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Richard was born on April 9, 1936, at home on the Dotseth farm, located between Spring Grove and … [Read more...]
Marvin Arthur Wicks
Marvin Arthur Wicks, age 95, of Rochester, Minn., died Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Marvin Wicks was born May 12, 1928, in Bluffton Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Claude and Olive (Olson) Wicks. He was baptized at the Advent Christian Church in Burr Oak, Iowa, by Pastor Gordon Kess. He attended elementary school at District #3, the … [Read more...]
Raymond Lloyd Lemke
Raymond Lloyd “Ray” Lemke passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the Spring Valley Care Center. He was 93 years old. Ray was born on March 12, 1930, in Yale, S. Dak., to Emil and Emilie (Musolf) Lemke. The family moved to Spring Valley in 1933, where Ray attended school, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1948. He worked in the laundry service at the … [Read more...]
John “JD” David Munter
John "JD" David Munter, 77, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on May 18, 2023, after a battle with cancer. JD was born in December 1945, in St. Paul, Minn., to George and Mary Munter, joining his older sister Georgeann. He grew up on Tanner’s Lake in Oakdale, and then attended North St. Paul High School. He received both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in engineering from … [Read more...]
Abbreviated Caledonia School Board Meeting Minutes April 17, 2023
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 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The school board members present were Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel … [Read more...]
Holt Township Meeting Change
Holt Township’s monthly meeting will be changed from Monday, June 12th to Monday June 19th. Publish 22 … [Read more...]
Houston County Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that Houston County will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 394.26 to receive comments regarding its draft Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing will take place during the Houston County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 13th at 9:00 AM in the Houston County Commissioners Room, Houston County Historic Courthouse, located at 304 … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application was received from the following persons for a variance of ordinance requirements: Ron Albrecht Pt NW1/4 NW1/4 being Lot B of Lilly’s Addition 409 South Sheridan Street Section 4 Township 103, Range 6, City of Houston, Houston Minnesota. (Parcel #24.0386.000) Variance from the 4’ side yard setback to rebuild and add … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF REGULAR PLANNING/EDA MEETING DATE CHANGE
The Houston Planning/EDA Board which typically meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Monday of each month will be rescheduling the June 5, 2023, regular Planning/EDA Board meeting to Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in City Hall, 105 West Maple Street. The public is invited and welcome to attend. Michelle Quinn Clerk/Administrator Publish 22 … [Read more...]