Fourth generation owner, Pete Gengler has been saying this now familiar motto for over 15 years about his family’s organic business, Sno Pac, located in Caledonia, Minn. Believing that organic farming with no pesticides or chemical fertilizers was better for the health of the consumers and was better stewardship of the land, Pete’s great-grandfather, J.P. (John Peter) Gengler … [Read more...]
CEO in the classroom
Successful collaboration between Caledonia, Mabel-Canton, and Spring Grove high school students and business leaders in these communities is taking place this school year. Spring Grove Assistant Superintendent Gina Meinertz explained the process for making this multi-school partnership come together. Meinertz had the vision for the project, wrote a Southeast Service … [Read more...]
Donald James Besse
Donald James Besse, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home November 8, 2020, a very warm, beautiful day. He had undergone extensive cancer treatments for the past 2 1/2 years. He was born May 21, 1952, to Russell and Lorraine Besse in Caledonia, Minn. Don graduated from Caledonia High School and went on to attend Winona Technical College to become an auto body technician. … [Read more...]
Soccer (Section 1A Tournament, 10/12 – 10/16)
(B) Cal/SG/Hou 2, Lourdes 1 (With the 13-seed, the Warriors pulled off the upset over 4-seed Rochester Lourdes on a windy night in Rochester – reported to be the program’s first-ever win over the Eagles. It is also the boys’ first playoff win in at least 10 years or more. The Warriors never trailed after Nick Schmitz scored the night’s first goal. After Lourdes tied it up … [Read more...]
Stella Beatrice (Rosendahl) Burmester
Stella Beatrice (Rosendahl) Burmester, of New Albin, Iowa, entered into the eternal care of our Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Thornton Manor, Lansing, Iowa. Stella was born February 3, 1929, to Anton and Clara (Sivesin) Rosendahl in rural Dorchester, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed her faith at the Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church. Stella attended school in … [Read more...]
Soccer (9/28 & 10/01)
(B) Cotter/Hope 1, Cal/SG/Hou 4 (Austin Meyer scored two goals and assisted with a free kick on a Dominick Konkel goal, which put the Warriors up 3-1 with 9:36 to play. Sam Flatin assisted both Meyer goals, the first midway through the first half and the final score with only two minutes remaining. Just two minutes after Meyer scored the ice-breaker, Lyle Myhre made it 2-0, a … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: William Gavin Candidate for Caledonia Mayor
Tell us about yourself. I am a lifetime resident of Caledonia. I went to St. Mary’s School until the eighth grade, and then attended Caledonia High, graduating in 2001. In 2000 I joined the Army Reserve. After attending basic training, at Fort Knox, Ky., I served eight years in the Reserve. During my service, I served one tour in Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Bob Klug Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I am a lifelong resident of Caledonia. My family owns and operates Caledonia Implement Company, where I have worked for the last 47 years. My wife Jan taught kindergarten and First Grade at Caledonia Elementary for 33 years and we raised our four children here, three of whom still live in Caledonia or nearby. Why are you running for office? I … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Amanda Ninneman Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I live in downtown Caledonia with my husband Jeremiah and our four children. I grew up on a farm near Winnebago Valley, and went to school in Caledonia. After college I moved out of the Midwest, but moved back to Caledonia with Jeremiah in 2014. In 2015, after extensive renovations, we opened The Wired Rooster Coffee Shop, which we co-own and operate … [Read more...]
Meet the Candidates: Michael Peterson Candidate for Caledonia City Council
Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Warroad, Minn., and moved to Caledonia in 2013 with my wife Alissa (Klug) Peterson. We have three young children. I attended flight school at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., where I earned a commercial pilot certificate and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. I have worked as a flight … [Read more...]