Laura J. Forsyth, 94, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Laura Jeannette Traff was born on February 16, 1922 in rural Houston to Oscar and Lizzie Germanson. She was raised on the family farm in Looney Valley and moved to town to attend and graduate from Houston High School. On August 31, 1940 she was united in … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hosts active shooter presentation
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board opened the meeting to public comment, of which there was none. Superintendent Krin Abraham answered questions about a new coach hire for 9th grade boys basketball. The B-team has 18 student members in 10th grade and below, prompting the scheduling of separate 9th … [Read more...]
Houston Council begins 2017 with new faces
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, City Administrator Chris Peterson administrated the oath of office to David Olson, Houston’s new mayor, and to Emily Kage, a new council member, along with returning council member Matt Schutte. The council welcomed its two new members and opened the meeting to a period of … [Read more...]
Democracy works at Houston City Council meeting
The Houston City Council dealt with many issues in its last meeting of the year, but one in particular took center focus. After beginning the meeting at 6 p.m., the council moved into a public hearing on the 2017 City Budget. City Administrator Chris Peterson laid out the budget changes, including a 4% tax levy increase to cover projected expenses for city vehicles. This is … [Read more...]
Building codes and limitations central to Houston Planning Commission meeting
The Houston City of Planning Commission met at city hall on December 5, 2016. The meeting was called to order by Krin Abraham at 5:40 p.m. The meeting began with public hearing to address the opt-out ordinance for a healthcare housing law. The ordinance dealt with temporary family healthcare dwellings, which would count as a second dwelling unit on any parcel of land. The … [Read more...]
Houston County Historical Society to hold Christmas Open House
The Houston County Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas Open House in the new museum on Saturday, December 3, from 11-4 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, from 1-4 p.m. Beautiful Christmas trees and decorations will be on display throughout the museum. Several area collections on display are Santas, courtesy of Luan Hammell, Caledonia; John Deere toys by Larry Van … [Read more...]
Houston Board seeks official co-op agreements
The Houston School Board met at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 in the library of Houston High School. Present at the meeting were board members Kelleher, Stillin, Evenson, Bonner, Carlson, and Wilson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda and opened the floor to public comment, of which there were none. The board passed all consent items unanimously, … [Read more...]
Opposition rises to feedlot at Houston Council meeting
The Houston City Council met at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Houston City Hall. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council heard public comments. After a public comment regarding snowmobiling, two separate citizens made comments in support of the city fighting the recent county approval of a feedlot located near the city limits. A citizen identifying himself … [Read more...]
Houston Planning Commission balancing financial with future
The Houston County Planning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016. This was the first commission meeting since September 6, 2016, and the commission passed the previous meeting’s minutes without debate. Present at the meeting were Jim Edwards, Tony Shultz, Krin Abraham, City Administrator Christina Peterson, and Vice-chairman Vicki … [Read more...]
Houston superintendent praised for crisis managment
The Houston School Board had its regularly scheduled meeting on October 18, 2016. The meeting, which commenced at 6:02 p.m., saw in attendance Board Members Kelleher, Stilin, Evenson, Krage, Carlson, and Wilson along with School Superintendent Abraham. In the audience were several members of the elementary and high school staff, along with High School Principal Todd Lundberg. … [Read more...]