Houston County’s 4-H clubs are celebrating the county’s 4-H program’s 100th anniversary this year. Houston County claims 100 4-H clubs in 100 years. Further, at one time, there were approximately 30 clubs in Houston County with 800 members. Each year 4-H clubs submit their Treasurer book, Secretary book, and Historian book, which are evaluated by Extension’s award committee. … [Read more...]
Dream of sleeping in a treehouse? Now you can.
Nestling Pines Treehouse Retreat is Fillmore County’s first Airbnb located in a tree. It is helpful to potential visitors to find out what their peers’ opinions are of specific lodging facilities that they have stayed in. Melanie, one of the first visitors at Nestling Pines Treehouse described her experience on www.airbnb.com, “A lovely retreat in a natural setting … [Read more...]
Spring Grove’s Amazing race
Spring Grove is the host of the high school drama club’s first Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 3. In past years, the drama club hosted the Halls of Horror, the club’s largest fundraiser. Due to COVID-19, the popular event is not happening this year. Instead, the club is organizing Spring Grove’s first outdoor scavenger hunt. Participants will explore the … [Read more...]
Game on at Spring Grove Public School
The Spring Grove Public School Board met in person on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the media center while adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (10 people total). The public and media attended remotely through Google Meet. Board members present included President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, and Rhan … [Read more...]
Elizabeth’s story
Elizabeth (Liz) Benedum, a strong and passionate woman, known for the positive impact she made on her community in the far southeast corner of Minnesota, left a lasting impression on her family, friends, and customers. Liz passed away on September 3 after a valiant battle with cancer. For 48 years, she called the lush green hills of Southeast Minnesota home. Liz grew up in … [Read more...]
Trollskogen Park shelters to be renovated
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Council members Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, and Scott Solberg attended the September 15, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council at the Fest Building. Councilman Chad Roland participated in the meeting via Zoom. Also present were Julie Amundson, City Clerk/Administrator; Jordan Gerard, The Caledonia Argus; and Charlene Selbee … [Read more...]
Don’t become a victim of the grandparent phone scam
The grandparent phone scam is the original phone scam to grandparents from scammers pretending to be their grandchild or a friend in need trying to solicit funds from unsuspecting victims. Imagine receiving a telephone call that your grandchild has been in a car accident or is incarcerated in a foreign jail and immediately needs your help. The success of this type of phone … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public Schools approves the hybrid model for 2020-21
The Spring Grove Public Schools Board met in person on Monday, August 18, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the media center while adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (10 people total). The public and media attended remotely through Google Meet. Board members in attendance included President Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Christian Myrah, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender. Rhan … [Read more...]
The new Spring Grove water tower is up
Mayor Sarah Schroeder and Councilmembers Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg, and Chad Roland were all in attendance at the August 18, 2020, regular meeting of the Spring Grove City Council. The meeting was held in the Fest Building. Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution … [Read more...]
Fillmore County businesses make a difficult decision in lieu of the July 25 Executive Order 20-81
The latest COVID-19 Executive Order 20-81 to come down from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office has made it difficult for four Fillmore County businesses to continue business as usual. With only three days to prepare, the Harmony Gardens and Floral indoor gift shop, Home Sweet Home Café and Cakery, Burdey’s Café, and The Sweet Shop and Sandwich Shoppe made the emotionally … [Read more...]