Houston NewsLocal news for Houston, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Houston County declared a federal disaster area...again by President Bush- June 28, 2008 For the second time in less than a year, Houston and Fillmore counties have been declared a federal disaster area.http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/houston-county-declared-a-federal-disaster-ar... President Declares MN Counties Disaster Areas- June 26, 2008 President Declares MN Counties Disaster Areas Published Date: 06-25-2008 09:34 PM CT President Bush issues a federal disaster declaration for four counties hit hard by flooding in the southeastern part of ...http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/president-declares-mn-counties-disaster-areas... School district jumps into online learning- June 26, 2008 Liz Keenan, who will become director of curriculum and instruction July 1, said even though the district had a few students who took advantage of online learning this past school year, the district has no ...http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/school-district-jumps-into-online-learning?fr... Habitat for Humanity set to make impact in Rushford area- June 24, 2008 The Rushford area community has spirit and a good work ethic. It's something organizers at Habitat for Humanity in Winona had noticed over the years, as they thought about bringing the group to the Root River valley.The determination and high morale of the community after the devastating flood in August of 2007 showed again what the people could do. It also showed the need for something Habitat for Humanity could do, and that's build homes for qualifying families.The Web site...http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/habitat-for-humanity-set-to-make-impact-in-ru... Flooding grips area again;county declares state of emergency for second time in a year- June 20, 2008 For the second time in a year, Houston County commissioners had to hold an emergency meeting to declare part of the county a disaster area.Reminiscence of last August's flooding, commissioners met on June 9 to pass the resolution enabling state and local authorities to review the damages and see if portions of the county will be declared a disaster area.The resolution noted that extensive damage to private homes and businesses was seen as well as, loss of rock and deteriorated road conditions,..http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/flooding-grips-area-again-county-declares-sta... Pawlenty submits disaster request- June 18, 2008 Following preliminary assessments by local, state and federal officials late last week, Gov.http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/pawlenty-submits-disaster-request?fromrss=1 Firm receives award- June 17, 2008 Th!nkCreative Advertising of St. Cloud recently received the Award of Excellence from the 14th Annual International Communicator Awards program.http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/firm-receives-award?fromrss=1 Flash-flood warning in Rochester area remains in effect- June 15, 2008 The National Weather Service on Wednesday afternoon issued a flash-flood warning that's in effect through tonight.http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/flash-flood-warning-in-rochester-area-remains... Evacuees begin returning home after flood- June 13, 2008 Emergency officials on Monday began assessing the extent of flooding in Houston and Fillmore counties following a weekend bout of heavy rains.http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/evacuees-begin-returning-home-after-flood?fro... Cleanup continues in 3 southeastern Minnesota counties- June 11, 2008 Sunny and dry conditions are being welcomed by residents and law enforcement across southeastern Minnesota today as towns in three counties continue cleaning up the mess left behind by flooding caused by heavy ...http://www.topix.net/city/houston-mn/2008/06/cleanup-continues-in-3-southeastern-minnesota... |