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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
Spring Grove Schools recognize three dedicated individuals
Superintendent Rachel Udstuen announced the 2022 American Education Week Citizen Recognition Award recipients at the November Spring Grove Public Schools board meeting on November 21. Awardees are Leanne Kingsley, Roger Housker, and Jenny Stender. The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairman Aaron Solum. Board members present included Chairman Solum, Stephanie … [Read more...]
Spring Grove votes to close the municipal liquor store
After months of discussion, many sleepless nights, and a question on the November 8 ballot to gauge the residents’ opinion regarding the liquor store, the Spring Grove City Council made the decision to close the liquor store as of June 30, 2023, at the council meeting on November 15. Mayor Scott Solberg called the canvassing board meeting to order at 7 p.m. prior to the … [Read more...]
Saundra Rohrer
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...]