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Spring Grove Ambulance holds town hall meeting

January 23, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee 1 Comment

The Spring Grove Ambulance is recruiting for EMTs and EMRs. Call Angie at (507) 498-3098 to sign up. Spring Grove Ambulance held an informational meeting at the Spring Grove Cinema on Wednesday, January 19, from 7-8 p.m. Residents and other interested parties were invited to attend and hear from the Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board, Spring Grove Ambulance, and Caledonia … [Read more...]

Spring Grove City Council tackles lengthy agenda

January 23, 2023 by Ben Bisbach Leave a Comment

The Spring Grove City Council had an exceptionally full agenda for their first meeting of the new year. The January 17 meeting began with a short public hearing, during which the council moved to approve the subdivision of a property held by the Richard and Julie Amundson Trust, and to formally repeal (effective July 1) the ordinance which had established the municipal liquor … [Read more...]

Cold-shooting Spring Grove girls fall to Grand Meadow again

January 22, 2023 by Lee Epps Leave a Comment

The Grand Meadow girls remained tied atop the West Division standings after completing a season sweep of visiting Spring Grove, 45-20, on Jan. 11. The Superlarks (9-1, 6-0 SEC) led only 8-7 after 12 minutes of action when their offense kicked in on the way to an 18-9 halftime lead. The Lion attack never kicked in and finished with only 20 points and frosty 15% shooting, both … [Read more...]

Spring Grove School Board discusses water damage

January 16, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

By Ben Bisbach The Spring Grove School Board held its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 9. The first item of business was the swearing in of new member Angie Solie in special session. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen administered the oath of office. Returning board member Aaron Solum opened up nominations for board chair and was promptly nominated for the position … [Read more...]

Charles Edward Ardinger

January 5, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Charles Ardinger obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Charles Edward Ardinger passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief hospital stay at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Charles was born on July 7, 1942, to Ralph and Clara Ardinger in Norfolk, Va. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1960. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. On July 2, 1965, he married Georginia Leader in San … [Read more...]

Grady Lundgren-Hammel

January 3, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Grady Lundgren-Hammel obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Grady Lundgren-Hammel, age 8, left his earthly home for his heavenly home after a courageous fight with a rare form of cancer called NUT protein carcinoma. Grady fought with everything he had, defying all odds for just over 13 months.   He started his short life on April 14, 2014, minutes before his twin brother Wyatt, in Mankato, Minn. This has meant double trouble since … [Read more...]

Spring Grove unites in aftermath of fire

January 2, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

The Spring Grove fire on December 22, 2022, is about stories with exclamation marks. The fire began in the apartments above the Mulqueen’s True Value store in downtown Spring Grove Thursday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. The hardware store consisted of two buildings connected by a door built after a fire ravaged the former hardware store in 1926 that occupied the same footprint. … [Read more...]

Spring Grove moves forward to close municipal liquor store

December 26, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove

By Kaitlyn Longhauser The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, December 20 from 6-8:04 p.m. at 168 West Main Street, in the Spring Grove Communications building. Council members present included Mayor Scott Solberg, Karen Folstad, Trent Turner, Chad Rohland, and Travis Torgerson. Also present were City Clerk/Adminstrator Jana Elton, City Attorney Greg Schieber, and Mark … [Read more...]

Spring Grove School board member Jenny Stender thanked for her service

December 26, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence

School board member Jenny Stender received a round of applause for her five years on the board, at the December 19 Spring Grove School Board meeting. Chairman Aaron Solum called the Truth in Taxation meeting to order at 7 p.m. and returned to the regular board meeting at 7:05 p.m. The board approved the 2023 Levy of $665,415, representing a 4.43% increase ($28,205). Board … [Read more...]

Sandra J. Wenig

December 20, 2022 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Sandra Wenig obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Sandra J. Wenig, 79, of Spring Grove, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Sandra was born February 26, 1943, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Clarence and Martha (Haugstad) Garness. She graduated from the Spring Grove High School. On April 18, 1964, she married Romaine Wenig. They lived in South Carolina before moving to … [Read more...]

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