Due to COVID-19, the regular May 18, 2020, Spring Grove Public Schools Board meeting held in compliance with Minnesota’s requirements for remote board meetings at 7 p.m. remotely through Google Meet. Minnesota remote board meeting requirements are: •School board members are reminded to mute their microphone or phone when they are not speaking. •School board members wishing … [Read more...]
Spring Grove resident Darrell Sinclair proof that life is a verb
Numerous sites on the world wide web defend the notion that life is a verb and not a noun. One such website, MBS Performance Counseling, argues that “life, as a noun, is a limiting way to define our existence.” Listening to 93-year-old Darrell Sinclair’s stories illustrates that he was an active participant in his life. Sinclair did not wait around for life to happen. He lived … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council finalizes summer programs
Due to COVID-19, the regular May 19, 2020, Spring Grove City Council meeting was held remotely via Zoom to comply with social distancing policies and practices. City Council members in attendance included Sarah Schroeder, Karen Folstad, Travis Torgerson, Scott Solberg and Chad Roland. The Council approved the consent agenda items, including April 21, 2020, regular meeting … [Read more...]
Notification of the release of a registered predatory offender to Houston County
On May 20, 2020, Markus Dominik Buchite was released to rural Spring Grove in Houston County. Buchite has a history of sexual contact with victims (females, age 4-12). Contact included penetration. He was known to victims. This is a risk level three in addition to level two notification (schools and daycares as well as establishments and organizations that primarily serve … [Read more...]
Notice of Public Hearing – Spring Grove
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SPRING GROVE The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Conditional Use Permit to Christian Myrah/RockFilter Distillery for the property at 113 Maple Drive. The Conditional Use Permit amendment is to adjust the distillery/cocktail room hours of operation from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm to 9:00 am – 1:00 am in the Downtown … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Veterans Memorial additions made
The Spring Grove Veterans Memorial Group, LLC, is pleased to announce that they have added three new names to the Spring Grove Veterans Memorial located in Viking Memorial Park. The veterans whose names have been added include: Osmund S. Gilbertson served in the US Army and the Reserve from 1955 to 1963. Ossie graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1953, and he resides … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Public Schools
Teala Amberg 5 years, HS Special Education Michelle Anderson 31 years, Business Education/Athletic Director Erin Becker 13 years, Kindergarten Bethany Bergsgaard 14 years, ECFE Jill Bjerke 11.5 years, K1 Kaitlin Bratland 1.33 years, Special Education Missy Bratland 30 years, Reading/Math Specialist Chris Deck 17 years, Grades … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council plans for the summer
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 21, 2020, Spring Grove City Council meeting was held remotely via Zoom to comply with social distancing policies and practices. Consent agenda items approved included the March 17 minutes, payment of monthly bills, plus Resolution 20-21 Authorizing Bank Signers, Resolution 20-22 Authorizing Transfer of Funds, Resolution 20-23 Accepting Gift … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Board inspires students and meets challenges with confidence
Due to COVID-19, the regular April 20, 2020, Spring Grove Public Schools meeting was held in compliance with Minnesota’s requirements for remote board meetings. Consent agenda items approved included the agenda, minutes from the March meeting, Treasurer’s report and payment of monthly bills, the second reading of revised policies 419 Tobacco-Free environment and 534 Unpaid … [Read more...]
Spring Grove EDA Fixup Fund to extend application deadline
SPRING GROVE, MN – The Spring Grove Economic Development Authority recently announced the approval of $10,000 for the 2020 Fix Up Fund. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial implications that it has had on our small businesses, the EDA has decided to remove any deadline for applying for the 2020 program. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until November … [Read more...]