A small southeastern Minnesota town became the gathering place for thousands of people August 29-30 as the Kayla Gabbard Ministry brought its Meet Me in the Water Revival to Peterson. Nearly 3,000 people attended the two-day event with 1,021 attendees baptized in the Root River by Founder Kayla Gabbard, Pastor Elwood Patrick, and a team of baptizers. Local resident Nikki … [Read more...]
Chatfield Man Recounts Memories of 9/11 at the Pentagon
At Fort Myer, located next to the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon, and now named Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, it was a beautiful day as Carey Welder and his unit spent their morning training. Welder, who grew up outside of Blue Earth, Minnesota, had enlisted in the Army right out of high school in 1999. “I knew I wanted to do my duty to the country,” Welder … [Read more...]
Youth Baseball Academy Hits a Home Run
The Eitzen Lions/Caledonia Haulers Youth Baseball Academy is a summer baseball program that captures the spirit of small-town America. The Academy serves children ages 4 to 10, with players coming from New Albin, Spring Grove, Caledonia, Eitzen, Houston and Rushford. Caledonia preschool teacher and high school varsity baseball coach Shawn Bauer founded the Academy in 2018. … [Read more...]
Remembering Mike Zimmer
Mike Zimmer touched generations of people, leaving countless memories that reached far beyond Fillmore County. Born January 29, 1960, to Edward Zimmer and Rita Heusinkveld, He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1980. Mike married his sweetheart, Debbie Marr, and together they raised Logan, Morgan and Regan, centering their life on family, service and their … [Read more...]
Houston County Fair Board Praised by Caledonia Council
The Houston County Fair Board received numerous accolades during the August 24 Caledonia City Council meeting. Council members Bob Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick and John Rauk were present, along with Mayor Leis. During the opening public comment period, Caledonia business owner and resident Bryan Spier praised the fair, saying he attended the rodeo, demolition … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Gathers in Grief and Support
It was officially termed, Community Gathering for Grief and Support, In Memory of Isaac Vick. A large assemblage of family, friends, community members and high school teammates and students gathered at the Fest Building in Spring Grove on August 19, 2026, to share their grief and memories after the shocking loss of Isaac Vick, beloved son of Tim and DeeDee Vick. His … [Read more...]
Nathaniel Drees’ Prayer Service – Matthew 18:20
Hundreds gathered at Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, August 18, 2026, to give and receive support after the tragic death of Nathaniel Drees, son of Joe and Santi Drees of Spring Valley. In his 17 years, Nathaniel touched countless lives through church, school, work, sports, and music. The candlelight service filled the church, grounds and parking area. Father Gregory Parrott … [Read more...]
Sidney and Marion Myhre Century Farm: Strong Family Ties
The picturesque Myhre farm at 19240 Old Highway 76, Caledonia, will be recognized as a Century Farm at the Houston County Fair on August 20 during the awards ceremony. The Century Farm program recognizes historic, multi-generational family farms that have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years. The program is co-sponsored by the Minnesota State Fair and the … [Read more...]
O’Donnell/Randall century farm: A century-long legacy on Vinegar Hill
The O’Donnell/Randall Farm, located at 21711 Randall Drive, Houston, Minn., is a multi-generational family farm that has remained in continuous family ownership for more than 100 years. The Century Farm program, co-sponsored by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau, recognizes farms that have remained in the same family for at least a century. The … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council Hears Presentation From N0765MN Representatives
Representatives of the NO765MN coalition appeared before the Caledonia City Council on August 10 to provide an update on the proposed Gopher to Badger 765kV transmission line. Houston County landowner Charlie Wray and former Director of Houston County’s Public Health and Human Services John Pugleasa shared an informational sheet published by NO765MN titled, “Our Loss. Their … [Read more...]