Erna Tabor Tart, age 95, of rural Spring Valley, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Erna Tabor Tart was born December 11, 1926, in Spring Valley, Minn., the daughter of Elmer and Erna (Tabor) Pretsch. On October 7, 1950, she married Elton Tart in Spring Valley. To this union six children were born: Rich, Ralph, … [Read more...]
Mitchell Mortrud
The Mortrud family announces with great sorrow, the passing of their father Mitchell, who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022, at his home in Mounds View, Minn. Mitch was born in Spring Valley, Minn., on May 1, 1957, to Vernon and Doris (Koop) Mortrud. He graduated from Spring Valley High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and played drums in band. During … [Read more...]
From vaudeville to the yellow brick road, Brave Community Theatre celebrates five decades of productions
From its first production in 1972, “A Roaring ‘20s Scrapbook,” to this year’s “Wizard of Oz,” Brave Community Theatre in Spring Valley has filled five decades with quality community theater. Debi Neville, the current Brave Community Theatre (BCT) board president is also the founder. She started the community theatre in 1972 when she returned to her hometown after living in … [Read more...]
Ronda Gwen Steinkamp (Hovden)
Ronda Gwen Steinkamp (Hovden), 64, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away after a battle with cancer ,on July 21, 2022. Funeral services for Ronda Steinkamp will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow, Minn., with Pastor Megan Reedstrom officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. on July 23, 2022, at the Grand Meadow … [Read more...]
Spring Valley approves dump truck purchase
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on July 11. All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks), and City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer participated as well. A proposed purchase of a new dump truck for the city was discussed. A 2006 Mac dump truck was shown in a photo, available for $85,000. … [Read more...]
Frederick James Mundfrom
On the morning of July 13, 2022, Frederick James Mundfrom was called home to heaven. Trusting in the saving work of Jesus Christ, the words of Matthew 25:21 became real for him: “Well done, good and faithful servant... Come and share your master’s happiness!” Frederick James Mundfrom was born on the family farm near Cherry Grove, Minn., on March 26, 1929. He was the eighth … [Read more...]
Wednesdays are fun in Spring Valley
On the third Wednesday of each month, June through September, the downtown area of Spring Valley is transformed into a family-friendly farmers’ market/community center. The event is coordinated by the Spring Valley Economic Development Authority (EDA), and Justin Mlinar recently answered a few questions about the “Wednesdays on Broadway” events. Mlinar explained that, “How … [Read more...]
Kingsland discusses gym roof replacement
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the Kingsland School Board met on July 6 for their monthly “work session.” Superintendent Scott Klavetter highlighted the list of staffing updates, which includes new hires Abagail Palkowski (elementary sped teacher), Nathan Carolan (building and grounds director), Collin Boekhoff (elementary teacher), and John Pereda (high school guidance … [Read more...]
Spring Valley addresses grass and other cleanup
The Spring Valley city council held a regular meeting on June 27. All council members were present (Mayor Tony Archer, John Dols, Chris Danielson, Luan Ruesink, and Greg Brooks). City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer participated as well. Zimmer shared with the council regarding the city’s enforcement of excessively tall grass and other violations of city ordinances aimed at … [Read more...]
Donna Rita Merkel
Donna Rita Merkel, 83, passed away in the comfort of her home on June 23, 2022. Donna was finally able to once again join the love of her life, Paul. May she finally find happiness in the comfort of his arms again. Donna was born in Lake City, Minn., on June 28, 1938, to Fred and Agnes (Megears) Linaman. Donna was one of the two sets of twins in her family. She grew up in a … [Read more...]