Mayor Scott Wallace called the City Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. December 8, 2025, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council present: Mayor Scott Wallace, Zeb Baumann, Emily Krage, Danny Todd, and Steve Westby. Staff present: Michelle Quinn, Curtis Chapel, Josh Hongerholt, Brett Hurley, and Randy Thesing. A list of public members present is on file. 2026 COLA Increase: … [Read more...]
HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 294 REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING January 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM
High School Library Live Stream: ISD 294 AGENDA Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance III. Agenda Approval Public Comment Discussion Items St. Charles Site Hard Hat High School – Mary Morem, Michael Mangan, and Rob Routh Early Childhood Center Birth to 5 – Casey Porter Old Business (Items for Discussion and Approval) Elementary … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Jensson
Gordon “Gordy” Jensson, age 97 (and a half), of Riceville, Iowa, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center. Gordon Hubert Jensson was born on May 26, 1928, to Ole and Clara (Anderson) Jensson in Holt Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School with the Class of 1946. He continued … [Read more...]
Russell Marvin Hayes
Russell Marvin Hayes, 92, a longtime Stewartville, Minn. resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna. Russell was the sixth of ten boys born on January 5, 1934, to Lester and Blanche (Nelson) Hayes in Webster City, Iowa. His early years were spent on the family farm outside Woolstock, Iowa before the … [Read more...]
John Arthur Maloney
John Arthur Maloney was born on September 25, 1948. John graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1966, and later attended Rochester Community College. On December 23, 1982, he married Bertha (née Glastetter); together, they traveled extensively as sales representatives for Handi-Clean Products, celebrating over 40 years of marriage. John passed away on December 7, 2025. … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – “I’m Sick …”
By Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center Well it’s that time of year again. Christmas, New Year’s, the Vikings don’t make the play offs, flu season, and man, am I sick! It’s been over a week and from what I hear, I only have a week or two more to go. Ish! Now of course, I’d rather not be sick, but I am. Chances are you might be as well. So, we deal with it, take our … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Mock Trades for the Minnesota Timberwolves
By Brennus Braaten The Wolves are in a very tricky situation when it comes to who they should make a trade for and who they should trade away. They have some good assets that should net them some good value on the trade market. They have Julius Randle who was acquired in the deal that sent Karl-Anthony Town to the Knicks. Randle struggled last year trying to get … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Dylun Michaels Cooksey, 28, Hockley, Tex.; 9/6/2025, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $120. Miguel Angel Leon Alvarado, 22, Richfield, Minn.; 9/30/2025, Speeding (44/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $130. 9/30/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200. Christopher James Moeller, 44, Eyota, Minn.; 9/12/2025, Driving After Revocation, Fine … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF BID HOUSTON COUNTY CROP LAND RENTAL – AIRPORT
17.63 Acres Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Minnesota, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 for the for the rental of 17.63 acres more or less, of cropland owned by Houston County located at the Houston County Airport. Bids can be dropped off or mailed to the Houston County Highway … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF BID HOUSTON COUNTY CROP LAND RENTAL – AIRPORT
5.59 Acres Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Houston County, Minnesota, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 for the for the rental of 5.59 acres more or less, of cropland owned by Houston County located at the Houston County Airport. Bids can be dropped off or mailed to the Houston County Highway Department … [Read more...]