Gambling, drunkenness, fighting, trespassing, larceny, selling diseased meat and adulterating food or liquor were all prohibited in Brownsville, Houston County. About everything was covered by an ordinance passed in May,1872, “For the Suppression of Vice and Immorality” to prevent and punish crime and benefit trade, commerce and health. A jail was authorized the same … [Read more...]
Brownsville to Continue Flying Current Minnesota State Flag
The Brownsville City Council unanimously approved to continue flying the current Minnesota State flag at the January 3, 2024, council meeting until further notified. Councilmember William (Bill) Fitzpatrick stated regarding the state’s decision to redesign the flag and the logo, “What a waste of time and money!” Mayor Jean Meyer summarized the proclamation included in the … [Read more...]
Brownsville Holds Fire District Meeting
Brownsville City Council members met Wednesday, November 1 at the Brownsville Community Center. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Barb Hurley and Tim Klug. In addition, City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight and Maintenance Dean Twite attended. In a change of pace, a fire district meeting took place starting at 7 p.m. The fire … [Read more...]
Brownsville Fire District – What’s Fair?
The City of Brownsville, Minn., held a special public meeting September 26 to share information about the history of the fire service for Brownsville and parts of Brownsville and Crooked Creek Townships. Brandon Frank, training officer for the Brownsville Fire Department started off the meeting with a brief history of the fire service since 2014. The city recorded the meeting … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council Approves Indoor Pickleball Court
Jeff LeJeune discussed with Brownsville’s City Council a their September 6 meeting the inclusion of an indoor pickleball court in the gymnasium at Brownsville Community Center. LeJeune stated a section of the gymnasium could be taped off. The area could fit three pickleball courts, but LeJeune stated only one court would be needed. A pickleball court is on average 44 feet … [Read more...]
Diane Shuda
It is with heartfelt gratitude to God for the gift of our sister, niece, cousin, godmother and Aunt Diane who returned to her heavenly Father, on August 21, 2023. Diane was born March 22, 1967, to Walter and Donna (Anderson) Shuda in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was an amazing lady who endured many struggles in her life, yet always had a smile or a joke for everyone. She loved her … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council is keeping busy this summer
Brownsville’s City Council met Wednesday, July 5 at Brownsville Community Center from 7-9:22 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Pam Walhovd, Jacob Danielson and Tim Klug. Also in attendance were City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight, and from city maintenance, Dean Twite. Council member Barb Hurley was absent. The minutes from the June 7 … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board holds meeting in Brownsville
Caledonia School Board members met Wednesday, June 21 from 6-8:09 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center in Brownsville, Minn. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel Small and Spencer Yohe. In addition, elementary Principal Sue Link, middle/high school Principal Nathan Boler, Business Manager/Finance Director … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council gets ready for summer
Brownsville’s city council met Wednesday, June 7 at Brownsville Community Center from 7-9:37 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Tim Klug, Barb Hurley and Pam Walhovd. Also in attendance were City Clerk Steve Schuldt and City Treasurer Jenna Knight. Council member Jacob Danielson was absent. The minutes from the May 2 LBAE (Local Board of Appeal and … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council thanks Lions Club
Brownsville’s City Council met Wednesday, April 5 at Brownsville Community Center from 7-9:33 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Jean Meyer, Tim Klug, Barb Hurley, Jacob Danielson, and Pam Walhovd. Also in attendance include City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight, and Dean Twite, city maintenance. Brownsville’s Lions Club extended a generous helping … [Read more...]
Brownsville City Council discusses Bluffview Manor Apartments
Brownsville’s City Council met Wednesday, March 1 at Brownsville Community Center from 7-9:33 p.m. Council members present included mayor Jean Meyer, Tim Klug, Barb Hurley, and Pam Walhovd. Council member Jacob Danielson was absent. Also in attendance include City Clerk Steve Schuldt, City Treasurer Jenna Knight, and Dean Twite, City Maintenance. The Council approved the … [Read more...]
Leonard Reinhart
Leonard Reinhart, 91, of Brownsville, Minn., died peacefully January 22, 2022, at La Crescent Health Services, in La Crescent, Minn. Leonard was born April 10, 1930, in Crow Lake, S. Dak., to Tony and Agnes (Boesen) Reinhart. The family moved to Brownsville, Minn., when Leonard was four years old. He married Lorraine Myers on August 16, 1950, at St. Patrick’s Catholic … [Read more...]