Raising hogs was the first major livestock operation in Houston County Railroads had opened up markets for grain back East, and then new developments in refrigeration and packing made it possible to ...

The council adopted the 2026 tax levy at $258,404, an increase of about 7%. Funds will support EMS, bond payments, and street projects, including South Main and County 5 work. A public hearing on ...

The council approved the Agenda with one addition under New Business, the Minutes from the August 11, 2025, council meeting and the Treasurer’s Report as presented by Grossell. The city of Whalan ...

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) will not seek reelection in 2026. Miller said, “After a tremendous amount of thought and discussion with Janel and the boys, I have made the difficult ...

At the September 8 meeting, the Rushford Council welcomed manager Kali Lentz from Smith Schafer, who provided the comprehensive annual financial report. While there were no glaring concerns, there ...

City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson announced at the September 8 Caledonia City Council meeting that he received word earlier in the day that Mayo Clinic Health System will be closing its Caledonia ...

At the September 10, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members David Sowinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were ...

Dr. Robert L. Short has written several excellent books describing the theology and outlook of Snoopy and Charles Schulz. There is a feeling of optimism, hope, and encouragement that flows from some ...

With a median home value in Peterson of $235,000, taxes will increase by $96 for the average homeowner for next year. Mayor Chris Stenzel noted that he had seen in the news that some cities were ...

Hayfield Lions Fall Classic Tourney (LeRoy-Ostrander lost to Goodhue 1-2 (26-24, 22-25, 6-15), Dover-Eyota 0-2 (13-25, 18-25), Alden-Conger 0-2 (13-25, 22-25), and Hayfield 0-2 (20-25, 19-25).

In action items, the board hired bus driver Noah Gordon, paraprofessional Samantha Drogemuller, daycare worker Jillian Elster and front office secretary Abby Drake. They also approved winter head ...

Back to the need for more pumpkin spice in your diet. If you didn’t read enough gardening magazines in a drugstore and/or skipped a couple of horticulture classes, head to a farmers’ market. Do so ...