Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, September 3 at Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members briefly jumped to the Public Hearing; the resolution for Jerry Walhovd’s variance and building permit received approval. Walhovd needed approval as his structure would fall out of compliance. Afterword, City Clerk … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Discusses Potential Childcare Options
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, August 19 at 168 West Main Street in room #100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members were present in addition to City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton. Councilor Morgan Buckland moved, seconded by Mike Hagen, to adopt the Agenda. Motion … [Read more...]
Caledonia Kicks Off the 2025-2026 School Year
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, August 18 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members, principals John Wahlstrom and Nathan Boler, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, and Community Education Director Gretchen Juan were present. No … [Read more...]
Brownsville Gets New City Maps
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, August 6 at Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. then City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted role call. Council members present included Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Bill Fitzpatrick, and David Prestby. Councilor Barb Hurley was absent. City employees present were City Clerk Schuldt, Treasurer … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Approves Many Coaching Contracts
Caledonia Public School board members met Monday, July 21 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Peterson, Chad Harms, Leigh King and Melissa Marschall. Board members Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl and Spencer Yohe were absent. District employees … [Read more...]
Outdoor Tasks are Spring Grove’s Focus
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, July 15 at 168 West Main Street in room #100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mayor Wilhelmson, Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Eric Ostern, and Morgan Buckland. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also present. Councilor Turner … [Read more...]
Brownsville Listens to Presentations and Resident Concerns
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, July 2 at the Brownsville Community Center. Mayor Jean Meyer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., City Clerk Steve Schuldt conducted role call, then Meyer led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mayor Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Barb Hurley, Bill Fitzpatrick and David Prestby. City employees present included … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Discusses iReady
Caledonia Area Public School Board members met Monday, June 16 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Spencer Yohe and Peterson himself. Board members Julie Augedahl and Chad Harms were … [Read more...]
Philanthropy Director Talks to Spring Grove Council About SMIF
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, June 17 at 168 West Main Street in room 100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mike Hagen, Eric Ostern, Trent Turner and Wilhelmson. Councilor Morgan Buckland was absent. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also … [Read more...]
Community Builders – Lucas Hall Takes Ownership of Spring Grove Cinema
For roughly 15 years Spring Grove Communications owned and operated Spring Grove Cinema located at 167 W. Main Street. The Cinema is a local theater where people enjoy gathering for entertainment and events. However, in October 2024. Spring Grove Cinema was put up for sale to the public via sealed bids. Lucas Hall, a Cinema volunteer, placed a bid and graciously took … [Read more...]