On January 28, the Houston County Commissioners approved several key actions, including the 2025 equipment quotes for the highway department. The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chairman Eric Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were present except for Kurt Zehnder. County Engineer Brian Pogodzinski confirmed that all equipment buys … [Read more...]
Chatfield to Explore the Sale of Groen Park Bridge
At the January 27 meeting of the Chatfield City Council approval was given to explore the possible sale of the Groen Park Bridge. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Councilor Josh Broadwater, reporting for the Park & Recreation Committee, encouraged the council to authorize the exploration of the sale of the bridge. In 2022 the city received a matching grant in the amount … [Read more...]
State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Accepting Century Farm Applications
PAUL, MN – Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2025 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 11,000 Minnesota farms have been … [Read more...]
SEMAC Announces Recent Organizational Grant Awards
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. On November 19, 2024, the SEMAC Board of Directors awarded $378,430 in arts programming grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Southeastern Minnesota. This includes one … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Says Goodbye to Member Tim Gunn
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Tuesday, January 21 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Julie Augedahl, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall and Spencer Yohe. School district … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board Elects Officers
On January 21, 2025, during the regularly scheduled board meeting, Mabel-Canton Superintendent Gary Kuphal led the newly elected and re-elected board members in the Oath of Office, followed by the election of officers. The district’s new officers are: Chairman Chris Miller, Vice Chair Dustin Tollefsrud, Clerk Jason Marquardt, and Treasurer Diane Wilder. The meeting was … [Read more...]
Houston County Mobile Dentistry Pilot Program Sees Success
On January 21, Houston County Public Health employees John Pugleasa, Jordan Knoke, Mary Zaffke and Brianna Ceaser, along with Rich DeMarco, a representative from Delta Dental, appeared before the Houston County Board of Commissioners to update commissioners on the county’s mobile dentistry pilot program. Chairman Eric Johnson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The revised … [Read more...]
Businesses Collaborate at Houston Chamber Annual Meeting
At the January 20 Houston Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, the warm collaboration of the chamber members presented a sharp contrast to the frigid weather. Approximately 12 members braved the cold to conduct their annual meeting at JT’s Corner Bar and Grill. President Rod Torgerson called the business meeting to order. After the 2024’s annual meeting minutes were … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Begins the New Year
The Spring Grove School Board held its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 21. Board members present were Angie Solie, Kelly Rholand, Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Lisa Myhre and Myriah Klug. Klug and Myhre are new members; Superintendent Udstuen swore them in and gave them a brief rundown of how the board functions. A number of new-year housekeeping items were … [Read more...]
Successful Year for Harmony Businesses
A theme emerged as the Harmony Chamber of Commerce met for their annual meeting on January 21 and shared how 2024 went for each. Some businesses shared 30 second videos about their year; following that individuals spoke about their past year. Aaron Bishop of Niagara Cave reported a 30% increase in business since last year. Rich Bishop of Amish Tours agreed, commenting that … [Read more...]