Mayor Saundra Solum called the Spring Grove City Council meeting to order Tuesday, September 19 at 6 p.m. and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members met at 168 West Main Street in Room 100. Council members present were Mayor Solum, Karen Folstad, Heather Edgington and Trent Turner. Also in attendance was City Clerk/Administrator Elton. Council member Chad Rohland … [Read more...]
James R. Gray
James R. Gray, 83, of the Rooster Valley in rural Spring Grove, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. James was born September 30, 1939, in Panama City, Fla., to Randall and Nathalie (Waller) Gray. He graduated from Bay High School, Panama City. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mathematics from … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Council Works to Improve Housing and Animal Control
Mayor Saundra Solum called the Spring Grove, Minn., city council meeting to order Tuesday, August 15 at 6 p.m., and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members met at 168 West Main Street in Room 100. Council members present included Mayor Solum, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland and Trent Turner. Also in attendance was Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton. Councilor Heather … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Tours Spring Grove
Spring Grove, Minn. gave United States Senator Tina Smith a warm welcome Thursday, August 10. Senator Smith toured rural Spring Grove to highlight the town’s economic development. Smith’s tour began 9:15 a.m. at Red’s IGA, 500 E. Main Street. Mayor Saundra Solum, City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton, and a few others accompanied Senator Smith at this first stop. The next stop … [Read more...]
Glenis Pearl Loken
Glenis Pearl Loken, age 94, of Houston, Minn., died at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., on Saturday, August 5, 2023. She was born October 5, 1928, in Money Creek, Minn., the daughter of James E. and Pearly (Ullan) Corey. Glenis enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards. She was a beloved wife, sister and aunt. She is survived by many nieces and … [Read more...]
Deputy Nagle receives Life Saving Award at Spring Grove Council meeting
Houston County Sheriff Brian Swedberg presented Deputy Calvin Nagle with a Life Saving Award acknowledging Nagle’s quick action in response to a motorcycle accident involving Mark Peterson that took place Tuesday, May 23, at the intersection of Minnesota Highway 44 and Houston County Road 4. Nagle quickly administered CPR and first aid. Swedberg originally presented Nagle the … [Read more...]
Spring Grove moves forward on fall referendum
The Spring Grove School Board, during its June 21 meeting, authorized Superintendent Rachel Udstuen to “submit all required information to the Commissioner of Education to request Review and Comment for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities for a November 7, 2023, special election. The project would be financed through the issuance of School Building … [Read more...]
Marleen Morken
Marleen E. Morken, 89, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Stewartville Care Center. Marleen was born December 12, 1933, in Spring Grove, to Martin and Gilma (Treangen) Dragvold. She attended different country and public schools before graduating from Houston High School. On October 29, 1955, she married George Morken at the Stone Church near Houston. … [Read more...]
Spring Grove City Council holds special meeting
Spring Grove’s City Council met for a special meeting on Tuesday, May 30, at 168 West Main Street in Room 100 from 7-8:12 p.m. Council members present included Mayor Saundra Solum, Karen Folstad, Chad Rohland, Trent Turner, and Heather Edgington. Also in attendance was clerk/administrator Jana Elton. The council adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda, and approved … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project Why Spring Grove needs an auditorium
By Ellie Halverson The need for an auditorium has been brought up and debated in Spring Grove for years. Whether it be by the school or the community, many people would agree that having an auditorium would benefit many crowds in the Spring Grove area. The school is the first place that would greatly benefit from having an auditorium, due to the mass amounts of school … [Read more...]