Called home by our Lord, Father Thomas J. Jennings, age 78, died peacefully on March 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1944 in Caledonia, Minn., to Lloyd and Wilma (Ernster) Jennings. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Caledonia. Father Tom graduated from Loretto High School and studied philosophy at … [Read more...]
Mary Lou (Amundson) Sailor
Mary Lou (Amundson) Sailor, age 92, of Eitzen/Caledonia, went into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Valley View Healthcare in Houston, Minn. Mary was born on May 20, 1930, in Waukon, Iowa, to Roy and Inez Walters, the elder of two children. Growing up in Waukon, she met Charles A. Amundson, her neighbor who often walked her to school. They were … [Read more...]
Caledonia schedules public hearing
Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and led the council, staff, and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023, regular city council meeting. Council members in attendance included Mayor Schroeder, Robert (Bob) Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Ryan Stenzel. The consent … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board moves forward with Strategic Plan
Caledonia School Board members met in Caledonia Elementary School’s music room #162 on Monday, March 20, from 6-8:15 p.m. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. In addition, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Elementary Principal Sue Link, Middle/High School Principal Nathan Boler, Business … [Read more...]
Ag zoning moratorium comes to an end
With the one-year ag zoning moratorium study period ending, the Caledonia City Council spent considerable time at the March 13 meeting discussing the city’s comprehensive land use plan, reviewing zoning maps, and the four options presented by City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson. The four options are: 1. Rezone based on the land use map in the comp plan. 2. Create a … [Read more...]
Caledonia awards Grove Marshall street contract
Zenke Incorporated, La Crescent, was awarded the Grove Marshall street and utility improvement project contract at the Caledonia City Council meeting on Monday, February 27. City Engineer Matthew Mohs, Bolton & Menk, Inc., reported that the city received five bids for the Grove Marshall street and utility improvement project. The bids ranged from $1,110,645.51 to … [Read more...]
Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz
Ruth Elaine (Uischner) Pongratz, age 93, passed away February 27, 2023, at the Onalaska Care Center. Ruth was born October 23, 1929, in rural Warrens, Wis., to Oscar William and Emma Ella (Kastens) Uischner. She grew up in rural Warrens and was the valedictorian of the Tomah High School class of 1947. Ruth graduated with a teaching degree from UWL on June 3, 1951, and … [Read more...]
Marvel Angela Albert, 1925-2023
Marvel, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed to be with her Lord on February 28, 2023. Born on May 5, 1925, in Caledonia Minn., to Herman and Agnes Ratonde, she was 97 years old. Marvel graduated from Loretto High School and attended The College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn. She taught elementary school in Owatonna Minn., for two years before returning to … [Read more...]
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson, 89 of Caledonia, Minn., went to her heavenly home on February 18, 2023. She left this world peacefully surrounded by a room full of loved ones at Mayo Hospital. Evelyn was born to Lydia and Dewey Heaney on May 8, 1933, in Caledonia. On April 14, 1952, she married Herman Halverson and together they built a life they loved. Evelyn dedicated her … [Read more...]
Talks between Caledonia Ambulance and Spring Grove Ambulance gear up
The Spring Grove Ambulance, Inc. sent a letter asking the city to take ownership of the Spring Grove Ambulance license. At the city’s February 13 council meeting, the council authorized Caledonia Ambulance Director Mike Tornstrom to move forward and draft a proposal. In the letter from Spring Grove, Todd Passig, Spring Grove Ambulance board president included, “The one aspect … [Read more...]