Tony C. Vick, 62, of Caledonia, formerly of Mabel, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home. Tony was born March 12, 1961, in Spring Grove to Gary and Sharon (Dahl) Vick. He attended Mabel-Canton Schools. He had worked at Northern Engraving in Spring Grove for 24 years. He loved working in molding. Until his dying day, he would check molded products to see … [Read more...]
Caledonia Approves Third Retail Cannabis Permit
At its regularly scheduled September 11 meeting, the Caledonia City Council approved Tree Huggers Cannabis MN LLC request for a retail permit to sell cannabinoid products. City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson explained that manager Brent Welch plans to open the dispensary in the former Dairy Queen building at 603 Esch Dr., Caledonia by November. Dickson and councilman Ryan … [Read more...]
Sheri L. Birkeland
Sheri L. Birkeland, 61, of Caledonia, the daughter of Marge and the late Lowell Birkeland, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Gundersen Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove. She was born December 17, 1961, in Caledonia. Sheri graduated from Caledonia High School in 1980 and then attended Western Technical College in La Crosse, graduating with an Associate’s in Fashion … [Read more...]
Jim “Fox” Gavin
Jim “Fox” Gavin, age 80, of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. He was born April 18, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn., to Earl and Mae (Fitzpatrick) Gavin. Jim attended school in Caledonia and graduated from Loretto High School in 1961, where he participated in boxing. He was a lifetime farmer on the family farm west of Brownsville and a member of St. … [Read more...]
Patricia Ann Merzenich
Patricia Ann Merzenich, age 88, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living and Memory Care, Caledonia. She was born March 25, 1935 in Caledonia to Alf and Margaret (Smith) Reierson. She graduated from Caledonia High School. Patricia married Matthew Merzenich on April 18, 1959. They were blessed with five children. Patricia was a … [Read more...]
Sprague Woods: an Outdoor Classroom
Mayor Schroeder called the Caledonia City Council regularly scheduled meeting to order at 6 p.m. Schroeder led his colleagues and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 14 council meeting as written. Council members in attendance included Amanda Ninneman, Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder, David … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public School District Kicks off New School Year
Caledonia School Board members met Monday, August 21 from 6-7:34 p.m. at Crooked Creek Community Center, also known as Freeburg Community Center in Caledonia, 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 … [Read more...]
Gregory Lee Gullien
Gregory Lee Guillien, age 64, of Caledonia, passed away August 11, 2023, on the farm where he grew up, surrounded by his family and friends. He has battled cancer since January 2022. Greg was born December 17, 1958, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leland and Mabel (Jacobson) Guillien. He was raised on the family farm south of Caledonia. Greg attended St. Mary’s Grade School and … [Read more...]
Glenn St. Mary
Glenn St. Mary, age 86, of Caledonia, passed away on August 18, 2023, at Claddagh Senior Living Center, Caledonia. Glenn was born to Harold and Ragnhild (Peterson) St. Mary on October 1, 1936, in Caledonia, Minn. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1954, and was united in marriage to Lolita (Olson) on July 30, 1955, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church grotto, … [Read more...]
Cannabinoid Licenses Issued in Caledonia
The Caledonia, Minn., city council issued two retail cannabinoid licenses at the council’s regularly scheduled August 14 meeting. Councilor Robert (Bob) Klug was the lone nay vote. Klug asked that the request be moved from the consent agenda to new business, as he felt additional discussion was required. “I am concerned about our liquor store selling the CBD products.” City … [Read more...]