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...]
Non-profits’ fundraising efforts pay off through Give to the Max
An impressive $30,486,184 was raised for 6,114 Minnesota organizations during the online Give to the Max fundraising campaign last month. “The 12th annual Give to the Max day was the most generous yet,” shared Emma Mazour, GiveMN Account Executive. “In Fillmore County, 30 different organizations received support on GiveMN.org during the giving period, raising more than … [Read more...]
Self-taught artist, Micah Hanson sets a goal to draw a micro-drawing every day for 365 days
Each artist has their own individual style describing how their artwork looks. Local artist Micah Hanson uses the adjective detail, small detail, when describing his work. While interviewing Hanson, he talked in detail about the fish scales, the turkey feathers, and the realistic features added to his paintings, such as the crayfish swimming among rocks. Last November, … [Read more...]
Gift ideas from The Creamery and Nordic Lanes, Rushford
The Creamery and Nordic Lanes in picturesque downtown Rushford is the go-to place for that hard-to-buy gift. Continue reading for a list of unique gift ideas — the Creamery and Nordic Lanes, a family-owned and operated business. James and Debra Kitchens own and manage The Creamery and Nordic Lanes. Debra Kitchens and Creamery Manager Daren Chambers have worked at The Creamery … [Read more...]
Experience RockFilter Distillery during the holiday season
The holidays have arrived, which means stress for a lot of people. Anxiety at having to attend family get-togethers, going to work parties with co-workers you might not like, buy presents for family and friends that you keep putting off because you do not know what to buy them. RockFilter Distillery in beautiful downtown Spring Grove offers the perfect environment, safe and … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Elementary Student Learning Model changes from in-person to hybrid
By Charlene Corson Selbee The Spring Grove School Board met on Monday night, November 16, 2020, in the media center while adhering to the governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Google Meet was available for those attendees that wanted to attend remotely. Board members in attendance were President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, … [Read more...]
The old water tower is scheduled to come down this month
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Chad Rohland, Scott Solberg, Travis Torgerson, and Karen Folstad attended the November 17, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council. The meeting was held virtually due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county. Others present included: Julie Amundson, clerk/administrator; Stephanie Jaster, administrative assistant; … [Read more...]