Don and Bonnie Robley, at right, and Gary Meiners, are shown in the new Bluff Country Meats store in Caledonia.

During the past decade a number of businesses have left the downtown Caledonia district to relocate along the Highway 44/76 business corridor. The reasons for the business relocations are numerous…larger lots to construct new buildings, more room for larger parking lots, more visibility and potential customer traffic because of the highway.

The Caledonia Area High School SADD Chapter sponsored a mock crash Thursday morning in the pouring rain. The high school student body witnessed the results of a two-vehicle alcohol-related accident invovling six high school students following the prom. In the photo above Kelsey Connor, at left, and Jenna Schmitz react when they realize Ryan Goetzinger just died of injuries suffered in the accident. At right, Bobbi Jo Schuttemeier and Elyse Welscher displayed varying emotions, as they sat in a driving rain. 

(Photos by Charlie Warner)

Next to graduation, the junior/senior prom is one of the most anticipated events observed each spring. The Caledonia junior//senior prom will be held this Saturday, Apr. 26. This year’s theme is “Escape to Vegas.” The grand march will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the high school. Doors open at 4 p.m. for picture taking. This year’s prom queen and king candidates are shown above. They are, in front from left, Emily Rask, Erica Myhre, and Sandy Kinneberg. In the back, from left, Tyler Pynnonen, Andy Bauer, Ryan Goetzinger, Casey Bauer, and Eddie Hodges. Not shown, Cassie Gran and Libby Augedahl.                Photo by Charlie Warner