By Jensen Krosch Standardized tests are widespread in the United States, nearly every day students are required to take an exam to measure their intelligence. Although, what is the point of standardized tests? Most tests focus on the more logical end of people’s minds, completely ruling out critical thinking, creative solutions, and other knowledge. In the real world, most … [Read more...]
Marilyn Ann (Stumpf) Duxbury
Marilyn Ann (Stumpf) Duxbury, consummate conversationalist and expert listener, left this earthly world on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at age 92, to join her husband Don Duxbury, for bike rides in the hereafter. She was born in Red Wing, Minn., on June 24, 1930, and spent her idyllic childhood on “the farm” in Hay Creek. She attended Hay Creek District 20, a one room … [Read more...]
Paula Ann Stutsman Smutny Michel
Paula Smutny Michel passed away peacefully late on January 22, 2023, in Harmony, Minn., following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 83. Paula was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 8, 1939, to Alice (Miller) and Ralph Stutsman, a registered nurse and an office equipment and business forms salesman. She was an only child. She described herself as a … [Read more...]
Gary B. Kroshus
Gary B. Kroshus, born July 25, 1947, at Spring Grove, Minn., son of Byron and Gertrud Hancock Kroshus, passed away January 27, 2023, after a long battle with cancer from Agent Orange exposure from time served in Vietnam. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. He attended Kjome, Grindeland, and Highlandville country schools until the 8th grade then on to … [Read more...]
JoAnn Rudlong
JoAnn Rudlong, age 68, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Community. Funeral services for JoAnn will be held at 2 p.m., February 6, 2023, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Spring Valley, Minn. Visitation will be held before the funeral, starting at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be at Spring Valley Cemetery at a later time. … [Read more...]
Orville Frederick “Fred” Kiel
Orville Frederick “Fred” Kiel of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on September 24, 2022, in Rochester, Minn. He was 82. Survived by children Kelly (Gregory) Garramone, Amy (Doug) McNamara, Bryn (Daniel) Hennessy, Anna (Graham) Martin, Jordan (Sahar) Kiel, and Freda Kiel; his siblings Loren Kiel and Dolores Johnson, 10 grandchildren: Medbh, Gwyneth, Noel, Neave, Violet, Havaa, … [Read more...]
Dale Robert Horn
Dale Robert Horn, 89, of Caledonia/Eitzen, Minn., was called to his Heavenly home on January 26, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1933, to Elmer and Bernice (Kuecker) Horn. On February 19, 1955, he married the love of his life, Carol Meiners. Together they had three daughters: Linda, Sue, and Diane. In 1956, Dale and Carol became Portland Prairie farmers. Dale’s love to talk … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Mavis Lucille Schuelke
Mavis Lucille Schuelke A girl, Mavis Lucille, was born to Scott and Jennifer Schuelke at 1:25 p.m., November 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield. Mavis weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth. Siblings include brothers Gideon, 4, and Arlo, 2. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Jacolyn Schuelke of Butternut. Maternal grandparents are … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Why it’s time to drop the hat rule
By Ellie Halverson The hat rule. It’s a rule in the dress code implemented in almost all public schools in America. The rule explains that a student cannot wear a hat on school grounds during school hours, but why? What could be so bad about a student wearing a hat? A few teachers from Spring Grove Public Schools participated in an interview, giving their answers to this … [Read more...]
Spiritual affective disorder
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley You may have heard of “seasonal affective disorder,” a condition in which the shorter hours of sunlight during the winter months may affect a person’s moods and ability to cope with life effectively. I had an uncle who suffered from this disorder and … [Read more...]