By Wanda Hanson At the September 14, 2020 Houston City Council meeting, Attorney Mike Murphy presented the Chapel land issue to the council. Survey work is needed to clean up the legal title for the water treatment plant and a tillable field owned by Jim Chapel. A “quiet” title would clarify the city ownership of 1.688 acres for the treatment plant. An extension of Sheridan … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Garrison Hubka
Thank a farmer
By Connor Wingert Most of us sit at the dinner table with family or go out to our favorite restaurant and enjoy having fresh foods like steak, burgers, or maybe vegetables. Or maybe you like fresh fruits like grapes, apples, or other types of fruit, maybe you favor some frozen foods like pizza. But how many of us actually know where these foods come from? It doesn’t matter if … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Tristan Marie Altobelli, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 8/2/2020, Speeding (61/45), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Tiffany Lynn Bauer, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/7/2020, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. James Michael Felten, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 7/25/2020, Careless Driving - Operate Any Vehicle Carelessly on a Street or Highway, Fine $300, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On September 8, Michael James Hellow, 36 of Rochester, appeared before District Court Judage Matthew J. Opat. Hellow is charged with D.W.I - First Degree DWI - Previous Felony DWI Conviction, and DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours. Each is a felony with maximum criminal penalties of seven years in prison and/or $14,000 fines. On or … [Read more...]
Larry Hovey
Larry Hovey, age 79, of Lime Springs passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020, at his home. Larry Virgil Hovey was born March 4, 1941, in Harmony, Minn., the son of Virgil and Roelvine (TerBeest) Hovey. Larry graduated from Harmony High School in 1959. On January 27, 1962, he married Janice Ramaker in Cherry Grove, Minn. To this union, three children were born, Rochelle, … [Read more...]
Darlene A. Larson
Darlene A. Larson, age 89, of Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020, at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, at the age of 89. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2020, at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, with Pastor Don Holmertz officiating. Visitation took place 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phelps Cemetery, one hour before the … [Read more...]
A career worth celebrating today and every day
By Maddie Smith National FFA Officer Candidate September 17, 2020: National Teach Ag Day. It’s a day to recognize and celebrate our educators who work hard in the classroom. It’s a day to encourage potential teachers to take the next step towards a career in teaching. It’s an effort to recruit and retain diverse and quality ag teachers who strengthen our youth, industry, and … [Read more...]
2020 Houston County Fair livestock results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters BW - Brownsville Wildcats CR - Caledonia Rockets HNH - Hearts and Hooves HC - Hokah Chiefs HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters IND - Independent LTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies LL - Lazy Lopers MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers MCL - Money Creek Livewires NN - Newhouse Norsemen PP - Portland … [Read more...]
2020 Houston County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters BW - Brownsville Wildcats CR - Caledonia Rockets HNH - Hearts and Hooves HC - Hokah Chiefs HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters IND - Independent LTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies LL - Lazy Lopers MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers MCL - Money Creek Livewires NN - Newhouse Norsemen PP - Portland … [Read more...]