Caledonia NewsLocal news for Caledonia, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Flooded MN Campgrounds Re-Open- June 30, 2008 Winona,MN,USA DunRomin' Park Campground owner Dawn Johnson saw beauty in the aftermath of a flood.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/flooded-mn-campgrounds-re-open?fromrss=1 Bond named Assumption High School Principal- June 28, 2008 Joan Bond was named principal of Assumption High School this week. Currently principal of Assumption Middle school and previously administrator of the now-closed Sacred Heart Elementary School in Nekoosa, Bond ...http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/bond-named-assumption-high-school-principal... County pursues lawsuit against city of Caledonia over CJC- June 27, 2008 The Caledonia Argus reports that the city of Caledonia was served with a summons and complaint last week by Houston County.The lawsuit concerns the criminal justice center (CJC) location, with the county wanting it downtown and adjacent to the existing courthouse.The court will now have to determine the validity of the application of Caledonia's zoning ordinances to land owned, occupied and sought to be further developed by the county.Attorney George Hoff, of Eden Prairie based Hoff, Barry...http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/county-pursues-lawsuit-against-city-of-cale... DOT and CJC projects at dead end for now, future expansion uncertain- June 25, 2008 At its meeting on June 3, the Houston County Board of Commissioners decided to let their purchase agreement lapse on the 22.5 acres of land in the city limits of Caledonia, south of the Caledonia High School near West Main Street and Gjere Avenue.On May 19 the county had received the various setbacks, variances and other conditions to get a building permit from the Caledonia City Council to construct a 150 ft. by 200 ft. salt shed; a 100 ft. by 300 ft. truck storage building; and a 140 ft. by...http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/dot-and-cjc-projects-at-dead-end-for-now-fu... Reichenbacher to leave as Assumption High School principal- June 23, 2008 Tom Reichenbacher, principal of Assumption High School for the past five years, is leaving for a similar position in southeastern Minnesota.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/reichenbacher-to-leave-as-assumption-high-s... Houston County rains cause $15 million damage to area crops- June 20, 2008 Farmers in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa just can't seem to get a break.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/houston-county-rains-cause-15-million-damag... Flooding grips area again;county declares state of emergency for second time in a year- June 18, 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/caledonia-mn/2008/06/flooding-grips-area-again-county-declares-s... Hazardous weather looms ... again- June 15, 2008 Heavy rain is forecast for today and Thursday, raising fears that it would pump new life into receding floodwaters in southeastern Minnesota.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/hazardous-weather-looms-again?fromrss=1 Gov. Pawlenty tours flood damage caused by heavy rainfalls over weekend in Houston County- June 13, 2008 Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty early this morning toured flood damage in Houston County from last weekend's torrential rainfall.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/gov-pawlenty-tours-flood-damage-caused-by-h... Severe weather around the area- June 11, 2008 HOUSTON COUNTY: All roads were closed Sunday night after several washouts and mudslides.http://www.topix.net/city/caledonia-mn/2008/06/severe-weather-around-the-area?fromrss=1 |