The Spring Grove School Board met on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast on Google Meet for the public and media. The organizational meeting of the Spring Grove School was called to order by Chair Aaron Solum at 7:02 p.m. Board members in … [Read more...]
CEO in the classroom
Successful collaboration between Caledonia, Mabel-Canton, and Spring Grove high school students and business leaders in these communities is taking place this school year. Spring Grove Assistant Superintendent Gina Meinertz explained the process for making this multi-school partnership come together. Meinertz had the vision for the project, wrote a Southeast Service … [Read more...]
96-year-old Grandma Bea retires
As she is lovingly known in Spring Grove, Grandma Bea is 96-year-old Beatrice (Hatling) Doely. Doely, a spry lady with a genuine personality and smart appearance, retired at the end of December after 23 years with the Spring Grove Public library. “Bea Doely is an inspiration to everyone she meets. She works hard and never complains. In fact, she is always optimistic and … [Read more...]
Elected officials sworn in at Eitzen’s first city council meeting of 2021
Councilmembers in attendance included Mayor Jeff Adamson, Emily Burrichter, Mitch Lange, and Doug Meyer. Absent was Councilmember Mitch Luttchens. Staff in attendance: City Clerk, Steve Schuldt. Guests in attendance: Larry Nieling, local business owner; and Charlene Selbee, Fillmore County Journal. Mayor Jeff Adamson called the January 12, 2021, regular meeting of the Eitzen … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in Houston County
Commissioners present at the first commission meeting of 2021 were: Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre. Chairperson pro tem, Allison Wagner, board clerk, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Congratulations to Robert Burns and Greg Myhre on their election as the County’s Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The Board approved the agenda as … [Read more...]
A family of winners
As the name implies, American Quarter horses are bred to run at lightning speed for a quarter mile and are remarkably intelligent. Their build is perfect for tight turns and sudden stops. This popular breed of horse performs as a racehorse and is known for its performance in rodeos, horse shows, and as a ranch horse. Winning is in their DNA, which can be traced back to the … [Read more...]
You, too, can be a machinist in your own home
Are you looking for a hobby to take your mind off COVID-19? Relieve stress? Create an additional source of income? Hobbies not only relieve stress, but they can also promote good stress, known as eustress. “Eustress is a positive type of stress that makes you excited about what you’re doing. The excitement you feel translates to your life in general.” Check out … [Read more...]
One of their better years
The Spring Grove School board gathered on Monday evening, December 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the school’s media center, while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). The meeting was broadcast live on Google Meet for the public and media. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny … [Read more...]
Mayor Schroeder’s last Spring Grove city council meeting
Mayor Sarah Schroeder called her last Spring Grove City Council meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, via Zoom due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Council members Chad Rohland, Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, and Karen Folstad were all in attendance. Others present included: Julie Amundson, Spring Grove clerk/administrator; Gregg Skauge, Richard Sanitation; Trent … [Read more...]
The Red Kettles are out
Rescue Christmas is the Salvation Army’s mantra this year. You can help the Salvation Army help those in need by dropping your change in the Red Kettles or using the virtual Red Kettle. As a result of the pandemic, the Salvation Army could expect to see a 50% drop in Red Kettle donations, while at the same time seeing a 155% increase in the number of people requesting … [Read more...]