Thursday Nov 5 | Caledonia Argus
Police investigating liquor store burglary, nab vehicle burglar
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Approximately $2,080 in cash and credit card receipts were taken from the safe at the Caledonia Liquor Store sometime between closing time Friday night Oct.
County to advance fair board $20,000
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor After listening to some compelling testimony by Houston County Fair Board President Elden Pohlman and County Financial Director Casey Bradley, the Houston County Board agreed to advance the fair board $20,000. Up until 2008, the county budgeted $25,000 to help fund what many feel is the best "small county" fair ...
Stolen cars from St. Paul found in river near La Crosse
Two Acura vehicles the area's dive rescue team found while training in the Mississippi River both had been reported stolen in the Twin Cities area, officials said.
Fall brings additional hazards to motorists, be patient, be safe
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor With the advent of fall comes later sunrises and earlier sunsets, which means we are spending more time driving in the dark.
County makes progress with DNR on 249 land easement
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Price tag for razing buildings for justice center project is much less than anticipated
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Houston County continued to receive good news concerning construction costs of the justice center, which will be built in downtown Caledonia beginning next spring.
County will fight Mn/DOT over speed limit increases in Black Hammer and Sheldon villages
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Houston County is bucking the Minnesota Department of Transportation .
Tri-County Electric members donate $5,640 to local causes
Members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative enrolled in Operation Round Up recently gave $5,640 in donations to worthy causes in September.
After 25 years, Bob Nelson retires as Caledonia's clerk/administrator
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor After going to work every day at City Hall for the past 25 years, Caledonia Clerk/Administrator Bob Nelson did it for the last time Friday, Oct.
Jerry McCloud faces third degree felony assault charge
Numerous charges, including felony assault in the third degree, have been filed against Jerry McCloud, 33, of Caledonia.
Fruit of the vine: Vineyards are 'taking root' in Houston County
By Craig Moorhead Special for the Argus "For 125 vines, close to 3000 pounds is it's potential," Robin Schlegel said as she looked at the vineyard.
Sweet! Century-old soda maker sips success
There are few businesses in southeastern Minnesota that can trace their lineage to the 19th century.
Revamping of county's solid waste ordinance will require more time and more money
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Updating the current solid waste ordinance for Houston County appears to be a more complex and time consuming endeavor than originally anticipated.
Divers stumble across submerged car in Mississippi during training
Rescue diver Terry Niebeling was carefully picking his way underwater Tuesday evening in the Mississippi River, trying to locate a lost radio, when a large object loomed in the murky depths.
Former teacher's love of books and youth lives on at local library
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Caledonia youth have the opportunity to receive a wonderful gift.
Winter Wonderland celebration to be held this December 4
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor Earlier this year it was announced that due to a lack of support or interest, Caledonia's Winter Wonderland Parade and celebration would not take place this year.
Proposed 2010 tax levy is set at $9,571,868 for Houston County
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor The Houston County Board set the proposed 2010 levy at $9,571,868 during the Sept.
Seasonal flu shots are available in county now
Houston County Public Health will be offering seasonal flu shots at their new Houston County Public Health location in the County Community Services Building over the next several weeks.
County moving forward on land acquisitions for CSAH 5 project
By Charlie Warner Argus News Editor "We're making progress on the land purchase agreements.
Back Roads: Tree has plenty of tongues but keeps its secrets
The fuzzy pink sandals are the most incongruous pair of shoes in the old La Crescent shoe tree.
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