This high-tech plasma cutter being used by Caledonia Area High School students, was partially purchased through funds from the District #299 Foundation. The photo above was taken as the computerized machine cut this “welcome” sign out of stainless steel. The sign will be polished and auctioned during Saturday night’s fund raiser.           Photos by Charlie Warner 

With all of the budget cuts that area schools have been forced to make due to declining enrollments and changes in state funding, it has become more than a little challenging trying to provide a well-rounded education for our citizens of tomorrow.

Ron Moen 

He’d thought that he’d be walking away four years earlier. Ron Moen, who for most of his 38 years at Caledonia schools has taught social studies until recently when he taught some phy. ed., thought he had it set up so he could farm full-time.

Harley and Joanne Meiners have spent the past 21 years as owners and managers of the Crest Inn and Apartments located on the outskirts of Caledonia.

Houston County Attorney Rick Jackson

Houston County Attorney Rick Jackson tendered his resignation, effective May 30, 2008, at the April 1 county board meeting.
In a written statement to the county board, Jackson, who has served as county attorney since 2000, stated:
“It is with mixed emotions that I announce to you my resignation as Houston County Attorney, effective May 30, 2008. After much thought and deliberation, I have accepted a position with the Criminal Division of the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office. I am returning to Olmsted County for the opportunity of heading up a special prosecution trial team. This move will allow me to return more to a criminal law/trial practice, which I very much enjoy. Finally, with my oldest child now heading to college, I could not ignore the financial benefits of this new position.