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Notice of Public Hearing – Houston County – Mark & Molly Frickson

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application has been made by Mark and Molly Frickson, 16231 County 26, Houston, MN 55943, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a custom meat processing and fresh meat market in an agricultural district (Section 14 – 14.3, Subdivision 1, Subsection 1) in Money Creek Township on the following premises, to-wit: Pt S¾ NE¼ … [Read more...]

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3/31/2020

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 9:00 a.m. Place: Room 219, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN  Members Present: Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller and Robert Burns *All Members participated via conference call due to declared peacetime emergency.  Conference call information was shared for public participation Board … [Read more...]

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3/17/2020

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. Place: Room 219, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN  Members Present:  Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller (remote) and Robert Burns Board Workgroup Session Call to order. Administrator Babinski and Engineer Pogodzinski provided an update to the Board on planning documents … [Read more...]

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4/7/2020

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 9:00 a.m. Place: Room 219, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN  Members Present: Eric Johnson, Teresa Walter, Jack Miller and Robert Burns *All Members participated via conference call due to declared peacetime emergency.  Conference call information was shared for public participation Board Workgroup … [Read more...]

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 3/24/20

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:30 a.m. Place: Commissioners Room, Courthouse, Caledonia, MN  *Virtual Meeting Held due to Peacetime Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 Pandemic. Members Present: Eric Johnson     Via Telephone:  Teresa Walter, Jack Miller, and Robert Burns Others Present: Administrator … [Read more...]

Century Farms honored

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The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 154 Minnesota farms as 2020 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. The families receive a commemorative sign and a certificate signed by Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Tim Walz.  Earning … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Tina Marie Holzwarth, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/6/2020, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Kelly Marie Kjos, 45, La Crosse, Wis.; 1/18/2020, Require/Permit Offense by Another, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Travis Elton Sexton, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 3/28/2020, … [Read more...]

Houston County Drop Site information

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Houston County has declared a local health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Drop sites remain open but with modifications to protect the public and our employees. As the situation unfolds, the County’s response to the pandemic may require changes to drop site hours and policies. Before visiting a drop site, residents should check for up-to-date information on the … [Read more...]

Sheltered in violence

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Throughout the United States, police departments are responding to a surge in domestic violence calls at the same time a shelter-in-place order keeps many people in close quarters. According to www.thehill.com, “Police departments in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle have said publicly they are seeing increases in domestic violence allegations.  Chicago reported … [Read more...]