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...]
Dean Ott named new Houston County jail administrator
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre attended the October 12 meeting of the Houston County Commission. Commissioner Teresa Walter was absent. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led commission members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the October 12 meeting agenda, adding one action item, … [Read more...]
Houston County to interview for Environmental Services Director position
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre attended the October 5, meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns was absent. Vice-Chair Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led commission members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the October 5, meeting agenda and the September 28 board … [Read more...]
Reported missing adult male, Houston County
On Monday, May 24, 2021, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overdue adult male. It was reported that the family believed the male had been out mushroom hunting and failed to return home. Deputies and La Crescent PD responded to the area on Chicken Ridge Road in rural Houston County. The male’s vehicle was located … [Read more...]
Houston County residents log 427 in volunteers hours assisting Public Health
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on May 11 for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 a.m. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the agenda and the minutes … [Read more...]
Houston County Library directors present annual report to county commissioners
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom on April 27 for the regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m. COVID-19 update Heather Myhre, Houston County Public Health, announced, “Houston County has seen an … [Read more...]
Wildcat Park opens May 1
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the April 6 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. The chairman called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. COVID-19 update Wisconsin opened COVID-19 vaccines to anyone over 16 on Monday, and Minnesota opened the vaccines last week. The county received its … [Read more...]
Houston County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award
Nominations from county residents are now being sought for the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award for Houston County. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (one male and one female) who have contributed their time and talent to benefit their community after reaching the age of 65. The person nominated must be 70 years of age by June 1, 2021. They will be honored … [Read more...]
Gypsy moths are slowly moving into Houston County
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all present via Zoom at the March 23 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9a.m. COVID-19 update Public Health is hosting a 300 first dose community clinic on Thursday, March 25, at the Four Seasons in Caledonia. The county … [Read more...]
Houston County EDA awards $55,399.71 to county businesses
Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were present via computer at the March 9 regular meeting of the Houston County Commission. COVID-19 update Heather Myhre, Houston County Public Health Department supervisor, started by stating that, “Beginning Wednesday, Minnesota is expanding who can get the vaccine.” Category 1B is … [Read more...]