This column begins with a continuation from last week’s article written in the 1940s by Edith Thompson (1873-1950) of Looney Valley, published posthumously in 1977 in the Houston Gazette and Country Journal. The column concludes with another water well, which is well worth remembering. Our second well was dug out round and lined with brick. A trough for watering horses was … [Read more...]
Eitzen City Council Reviews Community Center Project
On May 13, the Brownsville City Council reviewed architectural drawings for the community center remodel project. Matt Sauer of Custom Homes of Eitzen presented the material and labor estimates for the project. No action was taken, giving council members time to review the estimates before making a decision at next month’s meeting. Council members Emily Burrichter, Doug Meyer, … [Read more...]
Thyme & Again – A Good Go-Around
By Angela Denstad Stigeler Time and again as winter trudges along, my tastebuds begin to grow a little weary of slow-braised roasts and hearty stews, as if there’s only so much culinary comfort one can stand. A first-world problem, to be sure, about which I’m fortunate to be able to complain. But nevertheless, somewhere along midwinter, I find it’s time for a break from the … [Read more...]
Sherman Paul Clay III
Sherman Paul Clay III passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 77 years old. Paul was a resident in Onalaska, Wis., and prior to this was a long time resident of Watersmeet, Mich. Many people called him by his middle name Paul, but he also had the nicknames of Bud and Buddy. Paul was born in Muncie, Ind., to Sherman Paul Clay Jr. and Virginia Jean (Baldwin) Clay. … [Read more...]
Timothy Joseph Orr
Timothy Joseph Orr, 72, of Houston, Minn., passed away suddenly due to cancer on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. Born on May 25, 1952, in La Crosse, Wis., to Allen and Irene (Bigelow) Orr, Tim’s journey was one filled with love, laughter, and a true passion for life. After graduating from Houston High School in 1970, Tim … [Read more...]
Lyle W. Meldahl
Lyle W. Meldahl passed away peacefully with family Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Lyle was the eldest son of Paul Cyrus and Thelma (Bendickson) Meldahl, and beloved husband of Ann Hongerholt. In his younger years, they moved to a farm five miles from Choice, where Lyle walked to school as a first grader. He later attended Scotland School through the eighth grade. He then attended … [Read more...]
Dolores Edith Schwade
Dolores Edith Schwade, 96, passed away peacefully at Evans Senior Living Facility on October 14, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Recitation of the Rosary will … [Read more...]
Nester Ilot Chiglo
Nester Ilot Chiglo passed away on September 28, 2024, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia, Minn. Nester was born at home on July 20, 1932, to Peter Sr. and Myrtle Sveen Chiglo. He was baptized and confirmed at the Whalan Lutheran Church. He started school in the Whalan, Minn., public school and went to high school in Lanesboro, Minn. Nester started working at various … [Read more...]
Kendall Hammell
Kendall Hammell, age 7, of Chatfield passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Kendall Ann Hammell was born the second daughter of Lucas and Melissa (Wassink) Hammell in Rochester, Minn., on September 24, 2016. Kendall would have been a second grader at Chatfield Elementary this fall. She was a brave little soul with a great sense of … [Read more...]
Travel Opportunity to Europe for Caledonia High School Students
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, July 15 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call with all board members present. School district employees present included Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Middle/High School Principal Nathan … [Read more...]