Houston County commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, from 9-9:52 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Absent was Teresa Walter. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Houston School Board dreams
At their regular June 2, 2022, board meeting, the Houston School Board spent some time dreaming about changes they might make to the elementary and high school buildings. Representatives from SiteLogiQ, Matt Helgerson, Ryan Gram, and Cullen Bahn, took turns presenting a “refresh of ideas and opportunities” for the buildings. At the elementary, they proposed an addition in … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School budgets approved
At their regular meeting on June 8, 2022, the Lanesboro School Board examined the actual 2021-2022 budget and approved the proposed 2022-2023 budget. Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board that $25,000 remains to be spent on the recent construction project. The 2022-2023 budget general fund shows projected revenues of $5,458,183 and expenditures of $5,391,502 with a … [Read more...]
Lanesboro approves food truck ordinance
At the June 6 regular city council meeting, Lanesboro resident Sarah Pieper from the Old Village Hall Restaurant addressed the council about her concerns with proposed ordinance 113.11 regarding food trucks. She requested that the annual use license be removed from the ordinance and that the price for single use licenses be increased. She also asked whether the council had … [Read more...]
Canton property owner requests city council reconsider billing practices for “housing units”
During the June 8 Canton City Council meeting, property owner Karl Butenhoff came before the council to discuss the city’s current utility billing practices for housing units. Butenhoff purchased the Canton apartments located on Highway 52 earlier this year. He began his discussion with the council by introducing himself and giving a brief background and progress he has made … [Read more...]
Rushford Village looks to extend contract; clarifies easement
At the June 7 meeting, the Rushford Village Council discussed a possible extension of the garbage collection contract. Jeff Holmquist, sales manager for Harter’s Quick Clean-Up, was on hand to discuss what the village is looking for and any concerns over the current contract. “I’m here today to gather what you’re looking for and take that back to my powers that be and work … [Read more...]
Preston Hires city administrator
Preston’s search for a city administrator began after the resignation of Joe Hoffman, effective February 25, after over 17 years with the city. At the June 7 meeting of the city council the hire of Ryan Throckmorton as the city’s new city administrator, effective June 13, was approved. An employment agreement has been drawn up and is being reviewed by city attorney Dwight … [Read more...]
HomeHelpMN relief program for homeowners open for applications
SAINT PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open. The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The program, funded by Congress through the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Minnesota gas price update
May 31, 2022 – Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. Prices in Minnesota are 33.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.40/g higher than a year ago. The price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents nationally in the past week and … [Read more...]
Leitzen announces candidacy
Substitute teacher, local tourism advocate and former city clerk Eric Leitzen submitted his third-party candidacy for Minnesota State Senate at the Houston County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Leitzen hopes to bring some much needed relief to the people of Bluff Country with his campaign, which looks to unseat the current GOP Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller. … [Read more...]