Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, March 17 at 168 West Main Street. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. All council members, including City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton, were present. Spring Grove’s community garden is going to be moved to another location, the question is where. Elton said park … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Met on March 16 Despite School Closure
The school was closed Monday, March 16, due to a spring blizzard; however, the Spring Grove School Board gathered for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center. All board members were in attendance; Ashley Olson, Rhan Flatin, Myriah Klug, Kelly Rohland, Lisa Myhre, and Chairman Stephanie Jaster. The consent agenda was unanimously approved in one swift … [Read more...]
Village Battles Through Blizzard
Truck issues continue to frustrate the Rushford Village Council and the situation is frustrating residents as well. At the March 17 council meeting, Councilor Mike Ebner provided an update on the status of the Freightliner truck. A truck that the village has had since just May 2022, but that has seen two front-end failures and one rear differential failure and cost the village … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board Approves Whitney Steele to Fill Board Vacancy
Caledonia Area Public School’s board members met Monday, March 16 at Caledonia Elementary School. 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 Peterson, Julie Augedahl, Leigh King and Melissa Marschall. Derek Adamson and Chad Harms were absent. District employees … [Read more...]
Road Work Ahead: Houston County Awards Paving, Shouldering, and Seal-Coat Bids
Chairman Greg Myhre called the March 17 meeting of the Houston County Board of Commissioners to order at 9 a.m. in the historic courthouse, downtown Caledonia. Chairman Myhre led his fellow colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present were Cindy Wright (District 1), Eric Johnson (District 2), Kurt Zehnder (District 3), Bob Schuldt (District … [Read more...]
Decorah Woman Charged in Case Involving Oxycodone-Laced Meal and Alleged Miscarriage Attempt
A home-cooked meal delivered December 28, 2025, is now at the center of a criminal case in Winneshiek County, where authorities allege it was used in an attempt to cause a miscarriage. Amber Dena Snow of Decorah faces multiple charges after investigators say a pan of lasagna was laced with a controlled substance and delivered to another family. The case began in January … [Read more...]
Chatfield Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Shooting Neighbor’s Dogs
A Chatfield man is facing two felony animal cruelty charges and two gross misdemeanor property damage charges after allegedly shooting and killing two neighbor dogs, according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County District Court. Craig Allen Reichel, 67, has been charged with two felony counts of mistreatment of animals resulting in death and two gross misdemeanor … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board Reviews Enrollment
The Kingland School Board met on Monday, March 16 to review the school’s enrollment numbers. During the board’s workshop on Monday, March 2, Superintendent Scott Klavetter explained they use these numbers to plan for programs and funding. As of March, there are 492 students enrolled in the Kingsland District. According to Klavetter, the kindergarten class for next year … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Courts
On February 12, 2026, Shawn Gene Johnson, 32 of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Johnson is charged with Violate No Contact Order - Within Ten Years of the First of Two or More Convictions. It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about February 6, a Preston Police officer was … [Read more...]
Kalla Lily Floral Blooms in Spring Valley
Flowers have long been the symbol for the coming of spring. They can spark an array of emotions and be used for many different occasions. Local floral shops are a great place to celebrate the joy of flowers year-round. Now a few months in business, Kalla Lily Floral in Spring Valley, Minn., offers beautiful floral arrangements and gifts. At the age of 14, Kara Brenner, … [Read more...]