Karrol A. Gielow, 80 of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn., following a battle with a long illness. Karrol was born on December 12, 1939, in Rushford to Elmer and Evelyn (Bratz) Gielow. He was raised on Vinegar Hill and attended school in Houston, Minn. On November 8, 1966, Karrol was united in marriage with Diane Erdmann at … [Read more...]
Houston Public School and Minnesota Virtual Academy
Aneesa Adams 10 years, MNVA Visual Arts Michelle Allmon 12 years, MNVA Elementary Michelle Andres 10 years, MNVA Physical Education Arley Armstrong 2 years, MNVA Special Education Jacqueline Artymiuk-Moe 1 year, MNVA Ag Stephen Bacon 8 years, MNVA Special Education Tina Barness 13 years, MNVA Counselor Tammy Bartz 25 … [Read more...]
Steve A. Young
Steve A. Young, 74, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, April 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1945, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Eugene and Virginia (Boardman) Young. Steve attended high school and then entered the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage with Lucy Knutson on November 29, 1986. Steve owned and operated a street sweeping … [Read more...]
Rep. Davids announces state grant for Houston
State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) is pleased to announce that the City of Houston has received a Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (MPFA) grant. “This is outstanding news for Houston, and I commend the city and state officials who worked together to make this grant happen,” Davids said. Houston will receive a Drinking Water SRF-Loan of $149,500 for … [Read more...]
Dolores A. Van Gundy
Dolores A. Van Gundy, 91, of Houston, Minn. died on March 19, 2020, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Dolores was born on September 24, 1928, in La Crosse to Elmore and Delia (Britson) Peterson. She was raised in the Houston area and was a graduate of Houston High School. On February 24, 1950, she was united in marriage with Harold Van Gundy at the … [Read more...]
Lela J. Blagsvedt
Lela J. Blagsvedt, 90, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, Wis. Lela June (Comstock) Blagsvedt was born on June 1, 1929, in Dowling, S. Dak., to John and Nettie (Westby) Comstock. Her family moved to Sheldon, Minn., in 1935. Lela attended grade school in Sheldon for eight years. She … [Read more...]
Jim Morcomb
Jim Morcomb, 84, died on February 18, 2020. He was born on a farm in Ridgeway, Minn., on May 16, 1935; the first born of Arlie and Helen Morcomb. He graduated from Winona Senior High School Class of 1953. After graduation and a brief stint in college he married the love of his life, Lois (Johnson) on June 23, 1956, at First Lutheran Church in La Crescent, Minn., and accepted a … [Read more...]
Houston County Farm Bureau announces Biggest Doe Contest winner
The Houston County Farm Bureau (HCFB) is happy to announce this year’s Biggest Doe Contest winners. Garrett Waldenberger, age 13 and son of Ken and Heidi Waldenberger, of Spring Grove brought in a doe weighing 145.4 pounds. Garrett harvested the winning doe during the regular hunting season on Steve Klug’s farm in Spring Grove Township. Waldenberger and Klug were both presented … [Read more...]
AcenTek awarded grant to bring fiber to rural Houston
Rural residents of Houston, Minn., will benefit from a grant awarded to AcenTek by the Border-to-Border grant program. On Tuesday, January 21, Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, announced that AcenTek was among the 30 recipients across the state to receive a grant. This is big news for AcenTek since the cost to the rural Houston fiber project is greater than any previous fiber … [Read more...]
Find many job opportunities at the Houston County Career Fair February 12
Are you interested in exploring a new career opportunity? Join Houston County businesses for a career fair on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the La Crescent Area Event Center, 595 Veterans Way, La Crescent, Minn. Houston County is home to an array of businesses, who will be represented at the career fair. Meet one-on-one with a variety of businesses … [Read more...]