Lolita St. Mary, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia. Lolita was born to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson on July 28, 1935, in Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1954, and was united in marriage to Glenn St. Mary on July 30, 1955, in the grotto at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Caledonia, Minn. Lolita … [Read more...]
Competitive and financial healthy adjectives used to describe Caledonia
At the July 24 meeting of the Caledonia City Council, Mark Goldberg, David Drown & Associates (DDA) explained the results of the Classification and Compensation study with the council. At the February 27, 2023, council meeting, the council awarded the Classification and Compensation study contract to DDA for a total of $17,500.00. The proposal is for a full classification … [Read more...]
Leo Stoltz
Leo A. Stoltz, 99, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Leo was born on May 25, 1924, in Caledonia to Joseph and Dorothy Stoltz. He was the oldest of four children. After graduating from Loretto High School, Leo began dairy farming in rural Caledonia where he raised award-winning Jersey cattle on the DoMorJersey farm. In … [Read more...]
July is Wild Turkey month in Caledonia
The Caledonia City Council proclaimed July as Wild Turkey Month at its July 10 meeting. The mayoral proclamation recognizes the efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources which led to the successful reintroduction of wild turkeys across Minnesota. The proclamation also states that the reintroduction of the wild turkey … [Read more...]
No more lifting for Caledonia ambulance department
The Caledonia City Council at its June 26 meeting, unanimously approved moving forward with the purchase of a power load cot for the city’s old ambulance, Unit 257, at a cost of $50,578.24 from Stryker Medical plus approximately $1,200 for Everest Emergency Vehicles, Inc. to install it. Everest estimates that they will have it installed by September 29, 2023. Caledonia … [Read more...]
What haven’t they done?
The woman who has done everything, Elsie Babler, owns and operates Elsie’s Restaurant with her husband Lee in downtown Caledonia. She spouted off a list of other jobs – pig farmer, turkey farmer, mortgage broker, trucking dispatcher, cook, bartender, and the list goes on and on that she has held throughout her lifetime. Now she is expanding her resume to include running a … [Read more...]
Jacquelyn Rask
Jacquelyn Rose (Schaller) Rask, age 88, of Freeburg and Caledonia, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health Systems on June 28, 2023. Jackie was born on November 26, 1934, in Houston County, Minn., the oldest daughter of William and Blanche (Schuldt) Schaller. Jackie was baptized into faith at Peace United Church of Christ, Freeburg, Minn. On June 21, 1958, she was united … [Read more...]
Garland Moe
Garland Duane Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by family on his beloved farm. Garland was born in Caledonia, Minn., on September 14, 1931, to Walter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. He graduated from Caledonia High School. Garland met Joann Schwertel at the Avalon Dance Hall in La Crosse, Wis., and were married on May 20, 1954. … [Read more...]
No more lifting for Caledonia ambulance department
Mike Bubany, David Drown Associates, Inc., reported at the city council’s June 26 meeting that S & P Global Ratings assigned its “AA” long-term rating to Chatfield’s $2.3 million series 2023A GO bonds. Four bids had been received this day for the bond sale. The lowest bidder was Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. The average coupon rate is 4% with a net affective rate of … [Read more...]
Totaled Caledonia squad car to be repaired
On June 12, the Caledonia City Council accepted the recommendation from Police Chief Kurt Zehnder and Sergeant Jim Stemper to accept the insurance settlement of $22,150 and keep the damaged squad car as a backup. According to the staff report, “In April a police department squad car received damage in a snow related crash, it was a single vehicle crash, and nobody was hurt. … [Read more...]
Fundraising events for Father’s Day weekend
This upcoming Father’s Day weekend is going to be extra special. Dads like cars, and dads like helping people. This Father’s Day weekend will bring it all together. Caledonia Founder’s Day is scheduled for June 15 through June 18 in Caledonia, Minn. On Saturday, June 17, the Randy Klinski Memorial Car Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 10th annual event, … [Read more...]
Rally for a Cause
Fathers, you do not want to miss the upcoming Randy Klinski Memorial Car Show, Father’s Day Weekend in downtown Caledonia. The show takes place Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the town’s annual Founder’s Day celebration. Over 50 entries will be lined up on main street. The show is named in honor of local car enthusiastic Randy Klinski who passed away in … [Read more...]
Shirley Van Gundy
Shirley Van Gundy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Heritage Court Assisted Living in Houston. Shirley was born on October 13, 1933, in Caledonia, Minn., the daughter of Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Shirley was raised in Looney Valley with her siblings and she graduated from Houston High School; there she was introduced to the love of her … [Read more...]
Caledonia street project on schedule
City Engineer Matthew E. Mohrs, Bolton & Menk, Inc., confirmed that the 2023 Caledonia street and utility reconstruction project is on schedule. The project is scheduled to begin mid-June. Mohrs updated the council on the street project. The next meeting with the property owners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. A newsletter was sent to all the property owners who own … [Read more...]
Kenneth Joseph Meisch
Kenneth Joseph Meisch “Kenny,” 68, of Caledonia, Minn., walked into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, and adoring grandpa. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. at the … [Read more...]