Audrey Dahl Fennie, age 91, died on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1929, at Spring Grove Hospital in Spring Grove, Minn, to Elvin and Marie (Jameson) Dahl. Audrey was baptized and confirmed at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. She grew up on the family farm in Rushford, Minn. She attended elementary school at Sandsness School, a country school that … [Read more...]
Spring Grove senior class trip to Washington D.C. cancelled
The Spring Grove School board met on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2021, from 7-7:45 p.m. in the school’s Learning Resource Center, adhering to the Governor’s guidelines for capacity (maximum 10 people). Board members in attendance Chairman Aaron Solum, Stephanie Jaster, Kelly Rohland, Jenny Stender, Rhan Flatin, and Aric Elton. The board unanimously approved the March 15 agenda … [Read more...]
Spring Grove’s Syttende Mai is happening
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also present were Julie Amundson, city clerk/administrator and Courtney Bergy Swanson, CEDA/EDA, via Zoom. The Council approved the meeting agenda and consent … [Read more...]
Linda Wisland
Linda Annette Wisland, 70, of Richfield, Minn., died March 11, 2021, at her Richfield home. Linda was born February 21, 1951, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Gladys and Clarence Wisland. She attended Spring Grove High School in Spring Grove, Minn. She worked for Northwest Airlines as a flight attendant for 10 years prior to her being a building manager for apartment buildings … [Read more...]
Ronald Alvin Dix
Ronald Alvin Dix, age 84, of Spring Grove, passed away February 24, 2021, at Gundersen Health Systems, of La Crosse, Wis. He was born September 27, 1936, in Roundhead, Ohio, to Glenn and Grace E. (Porzell) Dix. Part of Ron’s life was spent growing up in Colorado. He later joined the Navy in 1952 and served a tour in Vietnam, and other naval duties. He retired in 1972, after … [Read more...]
Mabel Sires
Mabel Sires, 90, Mabel, Minn., formerly of Spring Grove, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Mabel Marie (Dougherty) Sires came into this world on May 28, 1930, a gift for all of us, but first to her parents Johnnie and Anna (Hawes) Dougherty. She took on the role of caregiver early in her youth, as she lost her mother at a young age and helped … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council hears year-end reports from EDA and the police chief
Mayor Scott Solberg called the Spring Grove City Council’s regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021, via Zoom. Council Members in attendance were Travis Torgerson, Trent Turner, Karen Folstad, and Chad Rohland. Also present: Julie Amundson, City Clerk/Administrator; Paul Folz, Chief of Police; Courtney Bergy Swanson, CEDA/EDA; and two media … [Read more...]
Rural Spring Grove resident, Kristi Knutson, sews sweater mittens at 4:30 a.m. before heading to work
Passion, a compelling emotion, is a common thread that seems to run through every person that takes up a hobby in their spare time for pleasure or relaxation. They enjoy continuously learning about their hobbies, and it is common for them to have more than one hobby. Spring Grove resident Kristi Knutson mentioned over and over throughout the interview how much she loves her … [Read more...]
Travis Torgerson appointed to fill vacant seat on the Spring Grove City Council
Mayor Scott Solberg called the special meeting of the Spring Grove City Council to order at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, via Zoom. Council members present: Mayor Scott Solberg, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, and Trent Turner. The meeting’s purpose is to fill the vacant seat created when Councilmember Solberg was elected mayor. Councilmember Folstad moves to appoint … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Behold I am doing a new thing; can you not see it?
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free There is a softness to the sky in the dawning of a new day, have you seen it? Moments like these can feel far away and fleeting. Even in the morning calm so often gnawing at our hearts are all the broken pieces of life. Life is hard. This past year has driven many people to depths never experienced before with … [Read more...]