Part three of a series A soldier from Houston County, Gundar Knutson of Yucatan, was on duty guarding the body of President Abraham Lincoln as it was lying in state in Washington, D.C. in April of 1865. It is possible that honor went to battle-ready men in brand new uniforms, clothing not yet soiled or torn on the battlefield. Knutson was one of 75 Houston County men who had … [Read more...]
Houston County Courthouse will reopen Tuesday, February 16
The consensus of the Houston County Commissioners is that the courthouse should open and open immediately. Commissioners also believe that the door must be continuously monitored. At the February 9 regularly scheduled board meeting, commissioners directed employees to open the courthouse next week on the 16th and develop a schedule to ensure that the entrance is monitored at … [Read more...]
Houston County EDA awards over one million dollars in CARES funding to county businesses
On February 2, 2021, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Commissioners approved the February 2, 2021, meeting agenda and the meeting minutes from January 26, 2021, regular meeting session. … [Read more...]
Houston County State Business Relief Grant to launch on February 5
On January 26, 2021, Chairperson Robert Burns called the Houston County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. Commissioners present included Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. The commissioners approved the meeting agenda as amended. Brian Pogodzinski, county engineer, requested that number four under action … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Emily Anne Schleich, 30, La Crosse, Wis.; 2/21/2020, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates on Public Streets/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Aaliyah Monique Shannon, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/19/2020, Speeding (74/60), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Chatfield Police Department Shannon Marie Weisbrod, 43, Rochester, Minn.; 10/16/2020, Theft - … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in Houston County
Commissioners present at the first commission meeting of 2021 were: Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairperson pro tem, Allison Wagner, board clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Burns and Greg Myhre on their election as the County’s Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board approved the agenda as … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Land Rent Survey Results
Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s land rent survey. According to our survey results, 2020 land rental rates in Fillmore County averaged $194.29/acre and in Houston County averaged between $176.76-$199.92/acre. Survey responses for 2020 land rent ranged from $60.00-$290.00/acre. The predicted average for … [Read more...]
2020 General election brings changes with many options for voters
Absentee voting for the General Election on November 3 begins on September 18. Voters may obtain absentee ballots in various ways: •Go to mnvotes.org website – click on “other ways to vote” – then “request an absentee ballot on-line.” •Go to the Houston County Website https://www.co.houston.mn.us and click on “Vote in the General Election 2020” from the red box on the … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past Many bricks, a buffalo, a campground and currency in the creek
The question frequently arises as to how the village of Money Creek got its name. One tale of floating bills persists, but I have not yet seen an explanation for the previous names of Clinton and Hamilton. The curious name of the creek finally became the name of the village when the first post office could not use Hamilton, the name of an already established post office. The … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Thomas Christopher Benedum, 50, Houston, Minn.; 9/23/2020, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $275. Nicholas James Evenson, 42, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/28/2020, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Jamie Lynn Jahnke, 33, St. Paul, Minn.; 1/30/2020, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Total Fees … [Read more...]