In 2021, deep into a world pandemic, Spring Grove School Assistant Superintendent Gina Meinertz planted a seed. With frequent watering and nutrition, the seeds grew and formed community partnerships. Seventh graders at Spring Grove School were in for a school year that they could not envision. English teacher Julianna Lile and her colleagues contacted local farmer Dayna … [Read more...]
Girls softball program coming back to Spring Grove School
By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board heard the girls and approved their request for a girls softball team. “It is very exciting. I also really like the way the process went about. Our students talked about and advocated.” Superintendent Rachel Udstuen continued, “What I really like about it, is our girls thought about it in exactly the right way and … [Read more...]
Spring Grove continues negotiations with the Houston County Sheriff Department
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the Fest Building. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present include Mayor Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Chad Rohland, Trent Turner, and Karen Folstad. Also present were City Clerk/Administrator Julie Amundson, CEDA Courtney Bergey Swanson via Zoom, and … [Read more...]
Roger Albert Henry Tollefsrud
Roger was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on April 2, 1927. He attended country schools. He took off on his final flight July 5, 2022, at the age of 95. He entered the U.S. Air Force as a medic in 1945, spending his time in Japan, and discharged in 1947. He took flying lessons under the G.I. Bill, getting his pilot’s license in December 1947. He had his own personal planes … [Read more...]
2022-23 Spring Grove coaching staff named
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, June 20, from 7-7:50 p.m. for the regular school board meeting. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Member absent was Rhan Flatin. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from the Monday, May 16 … [Read more...]
Darrell W. Sinclair
Darrell W. Sinclair, age 95, of Spring Grove, formerly of Mabel, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Darrell W. Sinclair was born on July 8, 1926 to Lester and Alma Sinclair in Brookings, S. Dak., the second of four children. He attended Mabel High School and graduated in 1944. During high school, he worked at the Castle Theatre as the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove municipal liquor store showed a loss in 2020 and 2021
The Spring Grove City Council met Monday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at Spring Grove Communications, Room 100. Mayor Scott Solberg led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. All city council members were present – Mayor Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. Also present were City Clerk/Administrator Julie Amundson, Sue Schulte, … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students feel safe at school
Spring Grove School Board members met in the school’s Learning Resource Center on Monday, May 16, from 8:08-8:54 p.m. for the regular school board meeting. Board members present included Chairman Aaron Solum, Rhan Flatin, Aric Elton, Kelly Rohland, and Jenny Stender. Stephanie Jaster was absent. The board approved the consent agenda, including the meeting agenda with the … [Read more...]
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler, age 75, passed away away on May 15, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Lloyd and Amanda (Brennegan) Wier in Galesville, Wis., on May 19, 1946. She was one of 12 children, three of which were her brothers, Armond (Kay) Wier, Leon (Eileen) Wier, and Leland (LaVonne) Wier. Her sisters are Janet (Bernard) Las, Sondra … [Read more...]
Gary Hermanson
Gary Hermanson, 81, of Brainerd, formerly of Hastings, Minn., passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N. Dak., after a long-term illness, on May 5, 2022. A celebration of Gary’s life will be 1 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at Cross of Christ Church, Welch, Minn., with visitation one hour prior to the service. A celebration picnic will be held in Brainerd, Minn., … [Read more...]
