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Houston County

Houston County, MN

Houston County MN Economic Development

Houston County – Minnesota

Houston County is located in southeastern Minnesota.

  • Caledonia (county seat)
  • Brownsville
  • Eitzen
  • Hokah
  • Houston
  • La Crescent (part)
  • Spring Grove
  • Population: 18,659
  • County Website
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Allison Wagner

Allison Wagner

Small Cities Development Program Specialist
Houston County, MN
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Allison Wagner joined CEDA in 2018. Allison grew up on a small dairy farm in Southeast Minnesota. She has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising with a minor in English from Northwest Missouri State University. Her background includes marketing, advertising, public administration, retail, and fashion buying. Prior to working for CEDA, Allison worked as the assistant clerk-administrator and economic development coordinator in her hometown of Caledonia, Minn.

Allison has a passion for helping small towns like her own grow and prosper. She especially enjoys helping business owners turn visions into reality.

Spring Grove, MN

Spring Grove MN Economic Development

Spring Grove – Minnesota

Spring Grove is located about 32 miles southwest of La Crosse, WI.

Spring Grove is projected to grow over the next ten years.

  • County: Houston
  • Region: Southeast MN
  • Population: 1,272
  • Zip Code: 55974
  • City Website

Watch the 2020 Regional Development Tour Video of Spring Grove

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Courtney Bergey Swanson

Courtney Bergey Swanson

Vice President of Development and Collaborative Services
Spring Grove, MN
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Courtney grew up on a farm in rural Lanesboro, MN, and returned to Southeast Minnesota after studying Art and Communication Studies at Luther College. Before joining CEDA in 2016, she served as Director of Advancement for Lanesboro Arts. During her tenure, Courtney raised over $1 million in regional and national grant funding to implement several community and economic development projects, including public space improvements, historic renovation, cultural tourism efforts, and strategic planning for community growth. Courtney’s work is fueled by the belief that rural areas have the potential to advance their narrative, embrace innovation, and make creative pathways towards a sustainable future.

Courtney is a fiber and ceramic artist and enjoys sharing her talents through teaching. She serves on the Board of Directors for Listos Spanish-English Dual Immersion Preschool in Rochester and is a member of Next Generation, a collaboration between the Rural Policy Research Institute and Art of the Rural to develop new ideas for helping rural areas attract and retain the next generation of citizens and leaders.

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