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State Court of Appeals rules in county’s favor in Solum case
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Eleven months after the Houston County Board unanimously approved a motion to deny an after-the-fact conditional use permit (CUP) for Spring Grove Township residents Matthew and Beth Solum, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled in the county’s favor. The court handed down the ruling last Tuesday, Sept. 16. This is the second time that a court has ruled in Houston County’s favor concerning a home the county contends was built out of compliance with current zoning regulations. The District Court had previously upheld the county’s decision to deny an earlier CUP request.
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Residents of Southeast Minnesota have been enjoying the golden fields of soybeans, as they have turned from green to gold during the past two weeks. Area farmers have been busy chopping corn for their silos and are preparing for the bean harvest, which should get underway this week. In the top photo, a field of yellow soybeans is a stark contrast to the green waterways. In the middle photo, bean pods have filled and are drying down. In the lower photo, the harvest moon, as it appeared last week. Photos by Charlie Warner and Jill Hahn
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Caledonia teens who became blood donors encourage others
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“I did it because I could. I have plenty of good, healthy blood. It
felt good being able to help someone else. I’m sure I will donate blood
in the future. And, I plan to encourage some of my friends.”
That’s what Caledonia High School junior Casey Klug said about being a
donor when the American Red Cross Bloodmobile was in town this past
summer. Up until July 1 of this year, a person had to be at least 17
years old to be a blood donor. Now, with parental approval, 16
year-olds in Minnesota can be blood donors. Klug, and CHS senior
Courtney Gran (pictured above) were both first-time donors during
the July 22 Bloodmobile stop at the Four Seasons Community Center. The
two spent a few minutes last week recalling their first time being a
blood donor. Photo by Charlie Warner
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County board approves new township signage program
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In an effort to make rural roads safer, the Houston County Board approved Phase II or the Township Sign Program during the Sept. 16 board meeting. According to Highway Engineer Marcus Evans, Phase I of the program had been approved by the county earlier, and once Phase II is approved, the county will be able to begin administrating the program.
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School levies below maximum limit
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The Board of Education of Caledonia Area Public Schools approved a levy of $2.47 million payable in 2009. That the levy was below a level that would require the customary Truth In Taxation hearing. One person attended those hearings in the last five years.
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 Mother Nature shined down on the thousands of persons who turned out for La Crescent’s 60th Applefest this past weekend. In the photo at far left, the Caledonia High School Marching Band performed for the massive crowds that filled the streets during the Grand Parade. At left, the Apple Annies performed for parade-goers. Photos by Reed Welch
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Highway 76 is open to traffic
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After being closed for more than two months, the eight-mile section of Highway 76 from Caledonia to Eitzen open this past weekend. Even though road crews are finishing up the shoulder work, the highway was open to through traffic.
Photo by Charlie Warner
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‘Strike Out Breast Cancer’ bowling tournament Oct. 18
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Bowlers of all ages can have some fun participating in an 8-pin no-tap tournament and help with the continuing fight against breast cancer at the same time.
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