After holding a public hearing Tuesday, February 28, on the proposed CBD/THC moratorium, Houston County commissioners declined to pass the moratorium at the March 7 commission meeting. Instead, they directed Houston County Attorney Samuel Jandt to develop and present a regulation to the board. The ordinance would require another public hearing, thus, allowing residents time to … [Read more...]

Houston County commissioners approved the purchase of six acres adjacent to the county airport at the February 28 meeting. Commissioner Greg Myhre reported that he spoke with Nicholas J. Hoscheit about the property he owns at 17149 State 76, which is adjacent to the airport. The county is interested in purchasing the acreage where the house, farm buildings, and trees are … [Read more...]

Chairman Severson called the February 14 Houston County Commission meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led his fellow commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda with the addition of one action item and the minutes from the February 7 regular board meeting. All five board members were in attendance: Chairman Dewey … [Read more...]

The OHV exit resolution returned to the agenda at the February 13 Houston City Council meeting, after consultation with the city attorney. The exit committee updated the resolution following the recommendations of the attorney; the updated resolution and accompanying background were shared with the council members Friday, February 10. While some members of the council wanted … [Read more...]

At its February 7 commission meeting, Houston County scheduled a public hearing to consider a countywide moratorium on the sale of edible cannabis and hemp derived tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) food and beverages. The public hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the commission board room at the county courthouse in Caledonia. County Attorney Samuel … [Read more...]

The Houston County Commission signed two long-standing mental health service agreements at its January 24 meeting. Human Services Director John Pugleasa explained that the first contract is the two-year agreement Crest Adult Mental Health Initiative (CREST). This is a program that has been utilized by the county since 1995. Pugleasa explained that CREST is a regional … [Read more...]

Houston County Board of Commissioners Board Clerk/Chairperson Pro Tem Allison Wagner called the first meeting of 2023 to order at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3. She led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business was the board chair and vice chair election. The board nominated Dewey Severson as chairman and Eric Johnson as vice chairman. Both … [Read more...]

Houston County Commissioners thanked fellow Commissioner Teresa Walter for her 25 years of service and dedication to the county, at the December 27 commission meeting. At the last commission meeting of each year, commissioners recognize employees for their years of service to the county. Carolyn J. Olson was presented with a certificate for 40 years, and 30-year awards were … [Read more...]

Chairman Greg Myhre called the November 13 meeting of the Houston County Commission to order at 9 a.m. Myhre led commissioners and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Absent was Teresa Walter. The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the December … [Read more...]

Houston County commissioners moved to cancel the Sentence to Serve (STS) contract with the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) at its November 22 meeting. Commissioner Johnson explained, “The question is not if it’s a good program if it’s utilized. The problem is it’s not being utilized.” Chairman Greg Myhre called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. He led commissioners … [Read more...]