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...]
Wykoff Council Discusses Playground Safety, Properties and Commons Meadow
Aging playground equipment, the Wykoff Commons meadow and a livestock variance request were among the topics discussed during the August 10 Wykoff City Council meeting. Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presided over the meeting with council members Jeffrey Hare, Jane Baker, Barbara Fate and Missy Musel present. City Administrator Becky Schmidt also attended. The council heard an … [Read more...]
Wallace’s Last Meeting as Houston Mayor
At their August 10 regular meeting, the Houston City Council decided on a plan for replacing resigning Mayor Scott Wallace. City Administrator Michelle Quinn reminded the council they had “wide latitude” in appointing a new mayor to serve the remainder of Wallace’s term. Wallace noted, “Being punctual is very important!” The council chuckled at that – Wallace was well known … [Read more...]
Root River State Trail Bank Stabilization Project Near Houston Nears Completion
A riverbank stabilization project designed to protect the Root River State Trail, approximately two to three miles west of Houston, is almost complete, with the final phase, repairing the asphalt trail, expected to be completed by the end of September. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails prioritized the project after sections of the … [Read more...]
Forest Field Day and Prairie Walk
For 15 years, the Fillmore County Soil and Water Conservation District has hosted its annual Forest Field Day and Prairie Walk. This year’s event was held on July 29, at Steve and Diane Snyder’s property, outside Lanesboro. The event displayed forest management techniques, including buckthorn removal, cedar hillside clearing, and native re-establishment efforts. This year’s … [Read more...]
History Written in Stone Preserved by Gary and Deb Anderson
When history is written in stone, preserving it takes a great deal of planning, an eye for detail, and hard physical labor. Gary and Deb (Olsen) Anderson of rural Chatfield indeed have a desire to maintain the history of a Fillmore County stone barn. This couple not only has studied the historic account of Thomas Ferguson, who along with his wife Jane and seven children … [Read more...]
McCabe Family Farms: Growing Food, Family and Building a Legacy
For Joe and Amanda McCabe, farming is more than a livelihood – it’s a lifestyle centered on family, stewardship, and sustainable raised products. At McCabe Family Farms near Pilot Mound, they are raising not only livestock but also the next generation of farmers. Today, the couple, along with their children – Trayton, Addison, Jaxon and Hazel – play active roles in the daily … [Read more...]
Sweet’s Hotel to be Featured on America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow
There was a sense of excitement on the streets of LeRoy, Minnesota, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, as the America’s Best Restaurants van pulled into town to begin filming at Sweet’s Hotel. When owners Lu Overocker and her daughter Sarah Srsen applied for Sweet’s Hotel to be featured on the show, they had high hopes but knew that thousands of other restaurants had also sent in … [Read more...]