The Houston County 4-H Junior Horse quiz bowl team participated at the state quiz bowl competition on Saturday April 9, 2022, in Sauk Rapids, Minn. The team members were: Elliot Plzak, Paislee Linn, Elese Plzak, Alyson Kruckow and Owen Ranzenberger. They worked very hard this season and placed third out of eight teams in the state competition. Photo by Owen … [Read more...]
Keep Company Co-Working Space seeking businesses to offer technical services
The Houston County Economic Development Authority (EDA) in partnership with the La Crescent Chamber has been awarded a Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) grant to open Keep Company Co-Working Space in La Crescent, Minn. Oftentimes it can be hard for start-ups and small businesses to afford working space and justify expenses on technical support. Additionally, many … [Read more...]
Houston County commissioners allocate ARPA funds
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, from 9-10:06 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Heather Myhre and Audrey Staggemeyer thanked for their service to Houston County
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 5, from 9-11:24 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Voting security topic of Houston County Commission meeting
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 22, from 9-11:43 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the Pledge … [Read more...]
Katie Drewitz, new Houston County Extension Educator
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, from 9-10:41 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns via Zoom, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Historic surveying equipment to be displayed at the Houston County Highway Shop
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 1, from 9-9:57 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners approves purchase of three new tractors, a trailer and truck
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 22, from 9-10:20 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Houston County Commissioners allocate $687,500 of ARPA funds
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 8, from 9-10:25 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
Houston County approves Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #237 agreement
The Houston County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, from 9-9:50 a.m. Commissioners in attendance included Chairman Greg Myhre, Teresa Walter, Bob Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led the commissioners and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with … [Read more...]