Ralph Drees Jr., 75, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at his home. Ralph John Drees Jr. was born on April 8, 1945, to Ralph Sr. and Ethel (Daiker) Drees in Carroll, Iowa. He attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and received his diploma from Adams High School, Adams, Minn. He was drafted in the United States Army in 1965 … [Read more...]
Albert “Larry” Lange
Albert “Larry” Lange, 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away October 11, 2020, at his home, with his wife of 62 years by his side. He was born on June 3, 1937, to Albert and Adeline (Fimon) Lange. They moved from Racine to their current homestead in 1941. Larry was the oldest of four children. His parents were charter members of First English Lutheran Church where Larry … [Read more...]
Kingsland football ticket plan explained
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on October 5. Board members in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. During these “work … [Read more...]
Seabright Electric merges with English Electric
By Wanda Hanson With a sale that was final September 30, 2020, Seabright Electric of Spring Valley officially became part of English Electric of Racine. Carl English, the owner of both companies intends to keep both locations open, possibly building a new shop in the spring near the current location in Spring Valley. All employees will continue working in the same town as they … [Read more...]
Clifford “Kip” Hamlin
Clifford “Kip” Hamlin, age 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, in Spring Valley. On January 14, 1954, Kip was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kate” Johnson in Spring Valley, Minn., and to this union, five children were born: Janine, Susan, Vicki, Brady, and Rory. Kip worked as a truck driver for Foster Grain, Ruan, and in later years, Fred … [Read more...]
John Heppner
John Heppner, 73, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on October 1, 2020, at home, with his wife Pat by his side, due to complications with cancer. John was born in Virginia, Minn., to Peter H. & Katharina (Enns) Heppner on December 14, 1946. He went to school at Swift & Warroad. He married Patricia (Gaetz) Heppner on December 27, 1968, in Pembina, N. Dak. He … [Read more...]
Laurel E. Norman
Laurel E. Norman, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Ostrander Care & Rehab in Ostrander, Minn. She was 100 years and two months old. To live to be 100 was a goal she had in her later years and not so later years. Laurel Eldora McNee was born in Etna, Minn., on July 7, 1920, to Jim and Janie (Ostrander) McNee. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Spring Valley squad car needs discussed
The Spring Valley City Council met September 28 with all members present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. The council heard from Sheriff John DeGeorge, who addressed the council, saying, “Deb had mentioned that the city was interested in exploring the idea of the county … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Area Community Foundation grants now available
The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation has money available for use in the Spring Valley, Ostrander and Wykoff area. They are now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose programs and projects improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community. Possible areas of funding include, but are not limited to, … [Read more...]
Four-way stop installation planned in Spring Valley at Hwy 63-16 intersection
Motorists using the intersection of Hwys 63 and 16 in Spring Valley will soon encounter a new four-way stop, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The signs being installed will include flashing LED lights around the signs, which will be placed in each direction. The intersection includes Hwy 63/16 to the west, Fillmore County Road 1 to the north, Hwy 16 … [Read more...]
Elton Francis Tart
Elton Francis Tart, age 92, of rural Spring Valley, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Patty Elwood Center, Cresco, Iowa. Elton Francis Tart was born May 15, 1928, in rural Spring Valley, Minn., the son of Francis and Olive (Frank) Tart. On October 7, 1950, he married Erna Pretsch in Spring Valley, Minn. To this union six children were born: Rich, Ralph, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Council declines pay increase
The Spring Valley City Council met September 14 with all members present (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Clerk/Administrator Deb Zimmer. Zimmer brought up that the council could consider a pay increase for themselves. She said if a pay increase is implemented, it would be effective after the upcoming … [Read more...]
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: alex the tutor 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 25780 151st … [Read more...]
Kingsland opens with COVID steps in place
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on September 9, with some members participating via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, … [Read more...]
Robert Pierce
Robert “Soak” Pierce, 82, of Stewartville, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his home. Robert E. Pierce was born March 14, 1938, at his grandparents’ home in Canton, Minn. He played basketball and football in school and graduated Salutatorian of his class in 1956. He then worked at his family’s business in Canton and also at Fillmore … [Read more...]