The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on October 17. Members present included Cindy Seabright, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Superintendent Scott Klavetter also participated. Natasha Howard was absent. “We are going to be starting after school programs, much like we did last year, starting here after MEA. So Dusty’s been working on, and is pretty much ready to … [Read more...]
Kingsland new teachers
Kingsland School welcomes seven new teachers this school year. Each shared a little about themselves so you can get to know them. Collin Boekhoff is the new 4th grade teacher at Kingsland Schools. Boekhoff says he was drawn to a teaching career because he wanted to make an impact on children. He shared he has always enjoyed spending time with children and wanted to find … [Read more...]
Gerald R. Hanf
Gerald R. Hanf, age 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Jerry was born on June 10, 1951, to Raymond and Elsie (Fjerstad) Hanf in Rochester, Minn. He and his siblings grew up in Rochester, where he graduated from Mayo. Jerry married Jan Kruger and started a family. Shortly after they married, Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army. … [Read more...]
Spring Valley discusses fires and rooster
Fires, noise, and a rooster were among the main discussion items during the Spring Valley city council’s regular meeting on October 10, with all council members present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated. There was “standing room only” as roughly twenty citizens were on hand to listen and/or … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board to appoint new member
During the Kingsland School Board meeting on October 6, it was noted that board chair Jackie Horsman resigned from the board, effective September 30. Kyle Rader led the meeting, with all members present. The board discussed how to fill the board position vacated by Horsman’s resignation. Rader and Superintendent Klavetter discussed the general process and timelines. … [Read more...]
John Edward Freiheit
John Edward Freiheit, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was 65 years old. John was born to parents, Darrell and Shirley Freiheit, on December 13, 1956. John graduated from Wykoff Public School in 1975. After graduation, he continued working with his parents on the family farm in rural Preston, Minn., for nearly 25 years. In 1977, … [Read more...]
Kingsland gym roof to be replaced in 2023
During the Kingsland School Board meeting on September 19, the board considered options for repairing the damaged roof over the gym. It was pointed out that a leak had occurred, but did not result in water reaching the gym floor. The leak was caused by a faulty patch, so that will be fixed by the company that installed the patch. The board voted to have a temporary “fix” … [Read more...]
Klavetter aims to keep Kingsland on course
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That’s an old saying that often proves true in life, and it holds a lot of truth regarding Scott Klavetter, the new superintendent at Kingsland Schools in Spring Valley. Following the retirement of Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Klavetter was named to fill that vacancy. But Klavetter isn’t new to Kingsland, and he intends … [Read more...]
Susan R. Gehrking
On September 16, 2022, Susan (Sue) R. Gehrking passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Sue was born in Harmony, Minn., on October 25, 1960, to Ronald and Evelyn Gehrking. She was the second of five siblings. She grew up in Spring Valley and graduated from Spring Valley High school in 1980. Sue married Terry Brusse in 1981. They lived just outside of Cherry Grove, Minn., … [Read more...]
Spring Valley hears concerns about streets project
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on September 12 with all council members present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Clerk Deb Zimmer participated as well. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a public hearing was held on the topic of the city’s 2023 Improvement Project. Drew Weber, … [Read more...]