The Houston City Council met for its first regular meeting of the year 2018 at 6 p.m., January 8 in the council chambers at Houston City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Olson and council members Knutson, Sanden, Krage and Schutte, along with City Administrator Peterson and Deputy Clerk Hegland. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Olson opened up the meeting for a period … [Read more...]
Mason A. Witt
Mason loved history, especially that of his hometown Houston, Minn., as well as Houston Township, and Houston County. After living away for a period, he was able to return once more to the Bluff Country he loved before he died on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab center in Houston, Minn. Mason Arthur Witt, 87, was born September 19, 1930, … [Read more...]
Houston City Council takes another step toward meat market
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting in the council chambers of Houston City Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. In attendance were Mayor Olson, Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland and Council members Sanden, Schutte, and Knutson, with Council member Krage arriving at 6:18. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened the meeting up … [Read more...]
CEDA helps secure over $2 million in broadband grant funding from DEED
On November 21, 2017, AcenTek, the voice, video and internet provider out of Houston, Minn., was awarded more than $2 million in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to extend fiber broadband access to Rushford Village and the rural Rushford area. This DEED Boarder to Boarder Broadband Grant application was successfully … [Read more...]
Judy Lee
Judy Jo Anne Lee, 75, of Houston, Minn., died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Judy was born August 5, 1942, in Spring Grove to Jay and Beulah (Forde) Kallis. She attended a one-room school house in Rooster Valley near her home place. She then went to Spring Grove Elementary and graduated from Spring Grove High School, May 5, 1962. She … [Read more...]
Mother Rosemary Therese Quinn
Mother Rosemary Therese Quinn, 71 years old, returned to the Lord on December 16, 2017, surrounded by her Community in Houston, Minn. She suffered with cancer for many years. She was born on May 21, 1946, in Teaneck, N.J., to John and Anne (McBride) Quinn. She grew up in New Jersey and studied at St. John’s University, N.Y., earning a degree in psychology and theology. She also … [Read more...]
Houston superintendent rated 3.53 out of 4 by school board
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Bonner, Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, Wilson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the meeting’s agenda and a resolution for a closed meeting regarding … [Read more...]
Houston Planning talks turkey on Owl Center; EDA looks to future
The Houston Planning Commission began their meeting at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017, in the council chambers of Houston City Hall. In attendance were members Krin Abraham, Cheryl Sanden, Emliy Krage, and City Administrator Chris Peterson. Abraham called the meeting to order and asked for old business, of which there was none. The commission proceeded with the first … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society Old Fashioned Christmas
The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, 12-3 p.m. The museum has been decorated with several beautiful Christmas Trees with decorations belonging to Janene Hosch, Lolita St. Mary and Janice Doering of Caledonia. Of special interest are pedal tractors from the … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hears praise of new math intervention program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham, Board Chair Stillin and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson, Norlien, and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the evening’s agenda and approved a resolution to go … [Read more...]
Houston City Council talks Dollar General, cultural program grants and Owl Center
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the council chambers of Houston City Hall. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson and Council members Knutson, Krage and Schutte. The council opened a public hearing about a vacation planned for a portion of St. Paul Street next to the city … [Read more...]
Allan J. Dybvik
Allan J. Dybvik, age 77, of rural Decorah, Iowa, died Saturday, November 18, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Allan was born January 19, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa. He graduated from the Cresco High School and then served in the United States Air Force with the Military Police K-9 unit. After returning from the Air Force, he married Carol Rommes at St. John’s … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves athletic co-op agreement
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Bonner, Stillin, Evenson and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda for the meeting and opened the meeting to public comment. Gene … [Read more...]
Houston School Board selects new member; talks sports cooperation with Caledonia
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting in the library of Houston Public High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2017. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Norlien, Wilson, Stillin, Carlson, and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board voted to approve the evening’s agenda and opened the meeting to public comment. Adam … [Read more...]
Houston City Council: annexation, Dollar General and a new hire
The Houston City Council met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Houston City Hall. In attendance were City Administrator Peterson, Deputy Clerk Hegland, Mayor Olson and council members Krage, Sanden, Schutte and Knutson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council opened a public hearing regarding an annexation by ordinance. Administrator … [Read more...]