In January 2013 the Spring Valley Inn & Suites began operating under new ownership. The new owners are Munish and Raj Kaushal. Munish and his wife Raj have two boys, Aryan, age 4, and Arav, age 3.
Munish stated they like the Spring Valley area
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
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Almanzo Bike Race coming to Spring Valley
Fri, Apr 26th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
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Chris Skogen shaking the hand of a man who finished last year’s Almanzo 100 bike race. Photo submitted
By Jade Sexton
Chris Skogen of Rochester has been riding a bike since he was a kid, and as he grew into adulthood, he rode his bike in many races. In 2007, he decided to start something unique of his own.
“I wanted a different way to race,” explained Skogen. “With no entry fee, no benefit or cause, just to ride.”
The Almanzo race, which is on May 18 this year, takes place on gravel roads. There are three races; the Almanzo 100, which is 100 miles; the Royal, which is 162 miles; and the Alexander, which is 380 miles. This is the first year for the Alexander race.
There are many reasons to have the race on gravel instead of pavement. “For one, it’s more challenging,” said Skogen. “There is less traffic, and what traffic there is is more friendly.”
Skogen described the gravel roads as more of a natural environment, since they are less manicured, and hills are not usually cut away. All of these things make for a more intimate experience with nature.
Living in Rochester with his wife, Annie, and their two children, Skogen likes to ride his bike wherever he can, and whenever possible. Along with spending the entire year planning and organizing the race, he works full time at Trader Joe’s.
The race began in Rochester with 13 people. The second year there was 60 riders, 90 by the third year, and it exploded to 400 by the fourth year. This year, there are 1,500 people registered between all three races.
As the race grew in numbers, it became more difficult to host it in Rochester. At a City Council meeting, it was decided to charge $4,500 to continue to have the race, in order to have police and other city employees supervising the route. There was no possible way to continue.
Skogen read an article about the city of Spring Valley and their search for more tourism. He met with Kathy Simpson, who owns the A&W and is on the tourism board. Everyone involved with the city was willing to help out and was happy to host the event.
“Fillmore County has been tremendous,” shared Skogen. “I am super grateful for the opportunity to come back.”
The race brings a lot of people to Spring Valley and the rest of Fillmore County. Skogen spoke of the spirit of the residents of Fillmore County, and their welcoming attitude, and the ability to bring people together.
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Chris Skogen of Rochester has been riding a bike since he was a kid, and as he grew into adulthood, he rode his bike in many races. In 2007, he decided to start something unique of his own.
“I wanted a different way to race,” explained Skogen. “With no entry fee, no benefit or cause, just to ride.”
The Almanzo race, which is on May 18 this year, takes place on gravel roads. There are three races; the Almanzo 100, which is 100 miles; the Royal, which is 162 miles; and the Alexander, which is 380 miles. This is the first year for the Alexander race.
There are many reasons to have the race on gravel instead of pavement. “For one, it’s more challenging,” said Skogen. “There is less traffic, and what traffic there is is more friendly.”
Skogen described the gravel roads as more of a natural environment, since they are less manicured, and hills are not usually cut away. All of these things make for a more intimate experience with nature.
Living in Rochester with his wife, Annie, and their two children, Skogen likes to ride his bike wherever he can, and whenever possible. Along with spending the entire year planning and organizing the race, he works full time at Trader Joe’s.
The race began in Rochester with 13 people. The second year there was 60 riders, 90 by the third year, and it exploded to 400 by the fourth year. This year, there are 1,500 people registered between all three races.
As the race grew in numbers, it became more difficult to host it in Rochester. At a City Council meeting, it was decided to charge $4,500 to continue to have the race, in order to have police and other city employees supervising the route. There was no possible way to continue.
Skogen read an article about the city of Spring Valley and their search for more tourism. He met with Kathy Simpson, who owns the A&W and is on the tourism board. Everyone involved with the city was willing to help out and was happy to host the event.
“Fillmore County has been tremendous,” shared Skogen. “I am super grateful for the opportunity to come back.”
The race brings a lot of people to Spring Valley and the rest of Fillmore County. Skogen spoke of the spirit of the residents of Fillmore County, and their welcoming attitude, and the ability to bring people together.
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Spring Valley business owners making themselves at home
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Spring Valley Features
Posted in Spring Valley Features
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NTC fund raising
Fri, Apr 19th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
By Karen Reisner
George Spangler, National Trout Center (NTC), reviewed the quarterly financial position of the center at the Preston City Council’s April 15 meeting. He said the NTC depends on the city council for both moral and fiscal support.
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Preparing homes for flooding
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
ST. PAUL, MN - If your home is in a location that is at a high risk for flooding this spring, you need to know how to prepare your home to resist or survive flooding. Flooding can occur in a number of ways.
Sub-surface water leaks: These occur whe
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Elder: International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year 2013
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
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Posted in All Features
By Sandra Manion, Owner, Oak Spring Herb Farm, Member International Herb Association
Since 1995, the International Herb Association has chosen an Herb of the Year. The Horticultural Committee evaluates possible choices based on the herb’s outstan
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Rochester Garden and Flower Club garden tour
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
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Posted in All Features
“Gardening is an art form,” says Connie Parrett who co-chairs a garden tour that proves her point.
The flowerful jaunt, Rochester Garden and Flower Club’s (RGFC) Annual Garden Tour, will take place July 18. “It will be festive and fun,
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One for the birds
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Rushford Features
Posted in Rushford Features
For reasons that seem unfathomable, feeders have been made for squirrels. Ask any avid birder and they’ll tell you that there’s always one pesky squirrel, if not a rebel gang, that makes off with a cheek full of prime bird seed, leaving the poor
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A dream complete for the Johnsons
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Fountain Features
Posted in Fountain Features
Jon and Sharon Johnson of rural Fountain, Minn. have recently moved into the new home they designed together. Together, along with Joe Hahn, of Hahn Lumber, located in Harmony, Minn., they designed their home and say they would not change a thing a
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“Joining Julie” during her presentation in Harmony
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Features
Posted in Harmony Features
It is no mystery why a group of more than forty people attended a book-signing event and presentation by author Julie Kramer at the Harmony Public Library in Harmony, Minn. on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
Kramer started her presentation by stating s
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