Researchers studying Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are constantly evaluating the powerful way a tragic memory is defined in time and how physical triggers can instantly draw a person into that memory. The event - usually a terrifying one – which is experienced or witnessed can bring symptoms including nightmares, flashbacks and severe anxiety. Jenny Czapiewski and … [Read more...]
Solar panels coming to Houston Schools
The Houston School Board made the decision to move forward with the installation of two solar panels, at their August 4 meeting. Originally, the plan was to put one on the elementary building and one on the high school. When the elementary roof was deemed incapable of supporting the panels, a decision was made to put both panels at the high school. On inspection, it was … [Read more...]
Conflicting opinions create tense moments at Canton City Council meeting
The Canton City Council began its meeting on August 10 by filling the empty seat on the council created when council member Cindy Shanks became mayor. Kristy Ziegler took the oath of office and joined the council immediately to handle the remainder of business on the Canton agenda that evening. Shanks had been appointed to the office of mayor in July following the resignation … [Read more...]
Caledonia holds public hearing on 2023 Street and Utility Improvement project
The 2023 Street and Utility Improvement project plan was presented at the public hearing during the August 8 regular city council meeting. The public hearing allowed property owners and residents to share their opinions and ask questions of City Engineer Matthew Mohs and council members. Council members in attendance include Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, … [Read more...]
Peterson approves new Park & Recreation Board
At the August 10 meeting, the Peterson City Council discussed a memo regarding a Park & Recreation Board. Drafted by Councilors Tracy Seelbinder and Gail Boyum, City Clerk Chris Grindland, and resident Scott Smith it detailed a vision for the board to act in an advisory role to the city. Goals for the board include: maintaining existing parks, a focus on providing positive … [Read more...]
Affidavits of Candidacy available for Whalan council seats
Whalan City Clerk Michele Peterson announced at the August Whalan City Council meeting that Affidavits of Candidacy are available for the City of Whalan mayor position and two city council seats. Affidavits can be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and must be filed before 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Present at the August 8 council meeting were Mayor Marlys … [Read more...]
Lanesboro seeks elementary teacher
At their regular August 10 board meeting, the Lanesboro School Board accepted the resignation of Chris Hanson, an elementary teacher. With school quickly approaching, Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the board there would be interviews conducted the next day. The board approved the hiring of Crystal LaDoux and Melissa Fahrenholz as paraprofessionals and Darcel Reker as a … [Read more...]
Houston County residents voice opposition to rezoning an agricultural protection district
A handful of Houston County residents voiced their opposition, and one supported the proposed rezoning of an agricultural protection district to a highway business district in Caledonia Township and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request from Joseph Rud and Craig Helke, at the August 9 meeting. Chuck Schulte explained that the lack of building sites in Caledonia and the … [Read more...]
Spring Valley discusses 2023 Farmer Street project
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on August 8, with all council members present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer participated as well. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council approved Resolution 2022-26, for the Farmer Street/County 8 Improvement … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board raises substitute teacher pay
At the August 10 school board meeting, Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant and principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson. Katie Priebe was not present. Tom Keefe, who represents Chatfield at the Hiawatha Valley Education District, stated that they are … [Read more...]