Nancy Kay Forsyth, 79, of Sheldon, Minn., died at her home on January 10, 2022. Nancy Kay Thompson was born on December 21, 1942, in La Crosse, Wis., to Maurice and Pauline (Flatten) Thompson. Nancy grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, Minn. She attended country school in Sheldon and graduated from Houston High School and Winona State University. On June 29, 1963, Nancy … [Read more...]
Alan Breitbach
Alan F. Breitbach, 87, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 15, 2021. He was born January 17, 1934, to Frank and Mary Ellen Breitbach. On September 3, 1977, he married Dorothy, and they were married for over 43 years until she preceded him in death. Al enjoyed being a teacher and later working for many years on the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council finalizes 6.5% tax levy
On December 13 the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting. At 6 p.m. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order and led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members attending included Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Absent, Councilman David Fitzpatrick. Also in attendance were … [Read more...]
Stanley Andrew Engen
Stanley Andrew Engen, 99, of Caledonia, Minn., died Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Northgate Care Center, Waukon, Iowa. He was born in Caledonia, Minn., on October 18, 1922, to Peter and Celia (Myhre) Engen, the fourth of five children. He attended Caledonia High School. He was drafted to the United States Armed Forces in 1943 for the WWII effort in the European Theatre and … [Read more...]
Bike race time trials coming to Caledonia in 2022
On November 22, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Caledonia City Hall Council Chambers. Council members present included Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, Brad Rykhus, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Also in attendance was City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann. Financial Officer Stephanie Mann participated via phone. … [Read more...]
Fall rush in Caledonia
The City of Caledonia Public Works department is in the midst of fall rush. City Clerk/Administrator Adam Swann complimented the city Public Works department and department’s director Casey Klug for all the work they have completed this fall to ensure the city is ready for winter. On November 8 the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in the Caledonia … [Read more...]
Caledonia properties identified as public nuisances are cleaned up
On October 25, the Caledonia City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting from 6 p.m. to 8:24 p.m. in the Caledonia City Hall council chambers. Council members present includerd Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Robert “Bob” Klug. Brad Rykhus was absent. Mayor Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. … [Read more...]
Step into the new mural at Caledonia’s downtown pocket park
The beautification of downtown Caledonia continues. Volunteers, organizations, committees, and the city are working together to develop a strong sense of place that is unique and different from other communities in the area. The new pocket park in downtown Caledonia features the area’s first 3-D mural. The pocket park is located on South Kingston Street, one block from the only … [Read more...]
Red River Girl presentation at the Houston County Historical Society
As a student of local immigration history Jim Skree, who grew up in Bader Valley south of Houston, was asked to provide an article for a recent and very unusual publication titled Red River Girl - From Telemark to the Buffalo (River): The Art of Orabel Thortvedt. This fascinating book, published in 2020, is the result of a cooperative effort between the West-Telemark Museum in … [Read more...]
19-year-old to open Caledonia’s newest business, Warrior Nutrition
Celebrate Caledonia’s newest business, Warrior Nutrition, on Saturday, October 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their grand opening celebration. Nineteen-year-old business owner, bodybuilder, and nutrition coach, Seth Merten, moved to La Crosse, Wis., from Lafayette, Ind., three years ago when he was 16 and training for his first bodybuilding exhibition. Merten stated, “I had no … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids announces state funding for Caledonia
ST. PAUL – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved wastewater treatment plant project financing for the City of Caledonia. “Caledonia’s wastewater treatment facility needs some improvements, and this funding will greatly assist the city,” Davids said. “Congratulations to the local and … [Read more...]
Caledonia Warriors welcomes new teachers
Welcome to the new teachers at Caledonia Public Schools: Alex Lange, Stephanie Fingerson, Megan Sager, and Mitchell Bechtel. Alex Lange, 9th grade civics and 11th grade geography Alex Lange is the new 9th grade civics and 11th grade geography teacher at Caledonia Public Schools. This is Lange’s first year teaching. He was a substitute teacher at many schools in the … [Read more...]
Margaret F. Demmer
Margaret F. Demmer, age 84, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away September 15, 2021, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Margaret was born in the township of Hokah on June 27, 1937, to Philip and Anna (Schnedecker) Feldmeier. She married John Demmer on August 10, 1968, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2019. While … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” C. Loomis
Richard “Dick” C. Loomis, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 16, 2021, at Mayo Health Systems, La Crosse, Wis. He was born January 12, 1933, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Edwardina (Heroux) Loomis. On July 19, 1958, he was united in marriage to Muriel Karels at St. Peters Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn. Richard retired … [Read more...]
Threats of violence at Houston County Courthouse and local businesses
On Thursday, August 5, 2021, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a Court Administration employee that he had received a call from an agitated male that stated he was going to come and shoot a member of the Houston County Attorney’s Office and blow up the courthouse. Sheriff’s Office staff were able to identify a suspect … [Read more...]