Spring Grove NewsLocal news for Spring Grove, MN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.County pursues lawsuit against city of Caledonia over CJC- June 26, 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/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/county-pursues-lawsuit-against-city-of-c... DOT and CJC projects at dead end for now, future expansion uncertain- June 24, 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/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/dot-and-cjc-projects-at-dead-end-for-now... Area communities set summer concerts- June 18, 2008 A sure sign of summer is the sight of people-clad lawn chairs gathered around the gazebo in Viking Memorial Park in Spring Grove, Selvig Park in Harmony and in Caledonia as well as near the Chatfield band stand in the Chatfield City Park. These communities are hosting summer music-in-the-park concerts. Each community creates a summer social event around the performance of local and regional musicians.Spring GroveIn Spring Grove, people of all ages gather on Wednesday evenings in June and July...http://www.topix.net/city/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/area-communities-set-summer-concerts?fro... CALEDONIA, Minn. (AP) Dozens of southeastern Minnesota...- June 11, 2008 Dozens of southeastern Minnesota... CALEDONIA, Minn. Dozens of southeastern Minnesota residents and campers were evacuated as heavy rains swamped roads and sent mudslides onto local highways.http://www.topix.net/city/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/caledonia-minn-ap-dozens-of-southeastern... Evacuations advised due to flooding in Houston County- June 9, 2008 Heavy rains are swamping roads and causing mudslides in southeastern Minnesota. Houston County Emergency Manager Kurt Kuhlers says a voluntary evacuation is under way for some parts of the county.http://www.topix.net/city/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/evacuations-advised-due-to-flooding-in-h... Peony garden open to public- June 6, 2008 The deep red blooms are easy to spot while driving along a gravel road near the country home of Bruce and Dawn Rohl.http://www.topix.net/city/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/peony-garden-open-to-public?fromrss=1 Peonies strut their stuff- June 4, 2008 What: Exhibition of prize-winning peonies, floral designs showcasing peonies and a "peony boutique," all part of the 2008 American Peony Society Convention.http://www.topix.net/city/spring-grove-mn/2008/06/peonies-strut-their-stuff?fromrss=1 |