The closing of Spring Grove’s Municipal Liquor Store has been a hot topic of discussion the last few months. The city will close the local liquor store’s doors Friday, June 30. Tony Dahlberg and Josh Myhre bought out Spring Grove’s Municipal Liquor Store for the purchase price of $100,000. Dahlberg and Myhre will enter a five-year lease agreement through Spring Grove Commercial … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board discusses track replacement
The Kingsland School Board met for a regular session on the evening of April 17 at 6 p.m. Present at the meeting were board members Kyle Radar, Gary Broadwater, Carmen Anderson, Cindy Seabright, Steve Tammel, and Pam Freet and Superintendent Scott Klavetter. After the role call was completed, Kyle Radar led in the pledge of allegiance. The evening’s agenda was approved with no … [Read more...]
Rushford Village preps for shed project, road work
With the last blast of winter that showed up, the City of Rushford Village is eagerly waiting to get started on spring road work and its maintenance shed project. At the April 18 meeting, the council received updates on both, plus the digital water meter installation and a modification to the Village Hall rental policy. Public Works has a priority list for work on crushed rock … [Read more...]
Rahe house fire in Wykoff
It was just another normal day at work for Wykoff local Kelly Rahe when she received an urgent call from her neighbors. They called her around 1:30 on Tuesday, March 13. They told her that smoke was seen coming from her house. At this point, 911 had already been called. The Rahe’s neighbors were kind enough to get the dogs out of the house, and hold them at their house. The … [Read more...]
Houston County to continue managing and maintaining Wildcat Landing
At the April 4 Houston County Commission meeting, the board renewed a 25-year lease with the Army Corps of Engineers to operate and maintain Wildcat Landing, a campground along the Mississippi River outside Brownsville. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Severson; Eric Johnson, Robert (Bob) Burns, Bob Schuldt, and Greg Myhre. Commissioners in attendance include … [Read more...]
Mabel employee recognized for 25 years of service
On Wednesday, April 12, at the Mabel City Council regularly scheduled council meeting, the board recognized the service, reliability, and dedication of Public Works Director Bob Mierau to the city. On March 16, Mierau celebrated his 25th anniversary with the city. Prior to the council meeting a public hearing was held. The purpose of the hearing was to gather information and … [Read more...]
Eitzen to replace water meters
The Eitzen City Council approved replacing residential and commercial water meters with remote reading meters at the council meeting on April 11. Council members in attendance include Mayor Adamson and councilmembers Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, Mitch Lange, and Mitch Luttchens. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 14 city council meeting and the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council prepares for bond sales
The Spring Valley City Council began their April 10 meeting with Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, advising the group on the negotiated sale of the 2023A bonds. “While I’m here to talk about what is probably pretty simple, meaning we are borrowing money to pay for these projects, there is a lot of information you need to know,” Bubany started. “Whenever the city goes to … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council hears from landowners
After a lengthy public hearing during the Caledonia City Council meeting on April 10, the board approved creating a seven-person ad hoc planning committee to discuss the proposed changes to the town’s zoning map as it relates to agricultural and residential land use. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members and … [Read more...]
Houston swears in new police officer
Mayor Scott Wallace swore in new police officer Josh DeBoer at the regular Houston City Council meeting April 10. Josh’s mom LoAnn had the honor of pinning Josh’s badge on his uniform as he teased, “Don’t worry, I have my vest on!” Danica Stampka of Houston troop 531 visited the council to request and receive approval for her Eagle Scout project. Stampka shared that she … [Read more...]