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CITY OF SPRING GROVE TITLE 1100-ZONING EDITS-ABBREVIATED Ordinance has been revised or contains edits to align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. To view the entire Chapter 1100 Ordinance, please visit the City website or stop by City Hall to view a copy.

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CHAPTER 1102-INTENT AND PURPOSE The intention of the zoning ordinance is that it be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The intention of the ordinance is to protect, manage, and promote wise use of natural resources. The intention of ordinances is for promotion and protection of property rights and values. CHAPTER 1106 - DEFINITIONS: 2. Accessory Structure; An … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – The Water of Life

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By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches A whole lot of being a human revolves around water. We need water for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and washing. We use water for swimming, gardening, farming and more. This past year living in an agricultural area, we have especially had a lot of stress around water. Last year, it was drought and not … [Read more...]

A Goodly Heritage – Our Newest Neighbor

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A brilliant, melodious song wafted over our yard.  It captured my attention since it highlighted a new song that I had not noticed on the farm before. Its music punctuated the chirps of sparrows, and the tunes of robins and various other birds.  The regulars in the birdy-choir making their homes on our farm greet us each morning, but our new neighbor adds a touch of color to … [Read more...]

Weekly Scouting: A Key to Overcoming Field Challenges

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By Emma Heiden University of Minnesota Extension Summer Intern Year after year, farmers are faced with many different challenges in their fields. Some of these challenges may be prevented or reduced by just going out and scouting your fields weekly. Early-season scouting is crucial for identifying potential problems such as pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, which can … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Chris James Deflorian, 41, Caledonia, Minn., 5/7/2024, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105.. Chatfield Police Department Dantavian Kyle Sears, 29, St. Cloud, Minn., 4/8/2024, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael Ray Dieter, 37, Chatfield, Minn., 6/15/2024, … [Read more...]

Allan Keith Sather

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Allan Keith Sather was born at Harmony Hospital in Harmony, Minn., to Gordon Arthur Sather and Miriam Russell Sather on April 7, 1955. Allan died peacefully at the age of 69 on June 9, 2024, at his home in Ellettsville, Ind. Allan graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1973 and from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with degrees in history and business management in 1977. … [Read more...]

Otis William Kunert

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Otis William Kunert, 77, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away on July 2, 2024 at Spring Valley Living, in Spring Valley, Minn. Otis was born on November 30, 1946, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Otis Sr. and Marjorie (Shugart) Kunert. He later moved with his family to Minnesota and graduated from Spring Valley High School. Otis proudly served in the United States Navy from April 1966 … [Read more...]

Ione Barbara Selness

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Ione Barbara Selness, age 88, of Spring Grove, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Mabel, Minn., to Orville and Irene (Hesby) Hanson. She was baptized on May 17, 1936, and confirmed on June 11, 1950, at Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, Minn. She graduated from Mabel High … [Read more...]