Saundra Ann Rohrer, 78, met her Lord and Savior at her home in Edina, Minn., November 13, 2022, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, fought with grace, incredible strength and dignity. Saundra was born July 24, 1944, the daughter of Julius and Genora Gulbranson in Spring Grove, Minn. She graduated from Winona State College with her teaching degree in June 1965 … [Read more...]
Dennis H. Rollie
Dennis H. Rollie, age 75, of Rochester, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Dennis was born August 5, 1947, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Harold and Norma (Burmaster) Rollie. He grew up and attended school in the Hesper and Mabel areas. He served four years in the United States Navy as a boiler technician. After his discharge he married … [Read more...]
“12 Angry Jurors” at Ye Olde Opera House
Ye Olde Opera House in Spring Grove will soon present a staged reading of “12 Angry Jurors.” The script is based on the 1957 movie “12 Angry Men.” Personalities clash and tempers flare as 12 jurors decide the fate of a young man accused of murdering his father. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved at yeoldeoperahouse.org starting November 1. Note that the reading contains … [Read more...]
Fat Pat’s Brewery and BBQ moving downtown
The delicious-smelling aroma of BBQ will soon be filling the air in downtown Spring Grove. The city council unanimously approved the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Bullfrog Properties at the October 25 meeting. Mayor Solberg called for a motion to open the public hearing at 6 p.m. The CUP would allow Bullfrog Properties to operate a brewpub, BBQ and woodfired pizza … [Read more...]
Spring Grove students are keeping busy
By Kaitlin Longhauser Spring Grove School Board members met at Spring Grove Public School’s Learning Resource Center on Tuesday October 18, from 7-7:25 p.m. Board members present include Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Jenny Stender, Aric Elton, Rhan Flatin, and Kelly Rohland. The board approved the Consent Asgenda, minutes from the September 19 regular board meeting, and the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove celebrates Spring Grove Communications for being named a Smart Rural CommunitySM provider
SPRING GROVE, MN, OCTOBER 11, 2022 – The community of Spring Grove today announced that Spring Grove Communications was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) provider by NTCA– The Rural Broadband Association. SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are building a brighter future for small-town America. The program … [Read more...]
Beverly Ann Patterson
Beverly Ann Patterson, 80, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Beverly was born November 19, 1941, in Waukon, Iowa, to William “Bill” and Mary (Hennessey) Nelson. She graduated from the Spring Grove High School in 1959 and then attended Winona State University. On August … [Read more...]
Derek Skadsem
Derek Blayne Skadsem, age 60 of Wisconsin Rapids, and formerly of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2022, of a cardiac arrest. Derek was born on September 24, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Terry and Gloria (Eddy) Skadsem. He was baptized at Faith Lutheran in Black Hammer, and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Spring Grove. He attended Spring … [Read more...]
Julie Amundson’s last city council meeting
The Spring Grove City Council met Tuesday, September 20, at 6:07 p.m. following the Planning and Zoning public hearing at Spring Grove Communications Building. Acting Mayor Karen Folstad led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Chad Rohland, and Karen Folstad. Absent were Mayor Scott Solberg and Trent … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public School accepts facility planning proposal
Over the past months, the board heard proposals from three architectural and engineering firms for facility planning. The proposal from ISG was approved at the board’s regular monthly meeting on September 19. The first question the board answered is whether it is time for the school to do a facility analysis and study. Superintendent Rachel Udstuen reminded the board that the … [Read more...]