Jason Pahl calls Hop & Barrel – the new craft brewery in Spring Valley – his playhouse. That’s because he is the head brewer and loves his job. “I’m a research nut,” he says. “I love figuring out how styles were traditionally done, trying to adapt that to modern ingredients and then finding a way to make a style that is true to style, and finding some ways to play with it … [Read more...]
Real Bites
Stellar 181 Taphouse There’s something pretty special happening in downtown Spring Valley, Minn. Stellar 181 Taphouse. But that’s not all. This has been years in the making. It started with a hair salon and spa, then a clothing boutique, then a dessert and cake specialty store... and then a restaurant. Chateau de Chic Salon & Spa, Chic by Chateau, Some Like It Hot, … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project The future
By Katie Hershberger I do not know what to think of the future. I feel a generational gap between what my generation desires versus what the prior generations desire. When I think about my future, I desire to be like one of those big, burly biker men. The kind that look terrifying, and people fear to approach, but not actually be terrifying. I would love to be one of those … [Read more...]
Join the Bluff Country Singers at annual Christmas concerts
Area residents and visitors alike are invited to once again become immersed in joy and inspiration as the Bluff Country Singers share their musical gifts with two concerts on Sunday, December 12, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. The annual performance returns with a mixture of old favorites and new arrangments with some new … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – An attitude of gratitude
By Rev. Deanna Woodward Maple Leaf Parish United Methodist Churches of Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston and Spring Valley The late Rudyard Kipling was an author of poetry and of several classic books, including the Jungle Book. During his lifetime, his writings made him both famous and wealthy. A newspaper reporter came up to him once and said, “Mr. Kipling, I just read that … [Read more...]
William E. Rodenz
The funeral service for William E. Rodenz , 70, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Pine Island, Minn. A time of visitation for family and friends will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church and one hour prior to the service … [Read more...]
Tricia Heppner Cudney
Memorial service for Tricia Heppner Cudney will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Stewartville. Tricia Heppner Cudney, age 48, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away, due to complications from COVID, November 13, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals – St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn., with her mom Pat and brother Tony at her … [Read more...]
Spring Valley to investigate “chop shop”
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on November 8. All members were present: Mayor Tony Archer, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Luan Ruesink and Greg Brooks. City Administrator/Clerk Deb Zimmer also participated. Immediately prior to the regular meeting, a brief public hearing was held regarding the assessments on the 2022 Fremont Street Improvements … [Read more...]
Robert M. Fryer
Robert (Bob) Marion Fryer, age 87, of Austin, Minn., passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Sacred Heart Care Center. Bob was born on August 1, 1934, in Rochester, Minn., to Harry and Nellie (Snow) Fryer. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Lourdes High School. He married Jean Ann Klingsporn on June 20, 1953. The couple lived in Rochester, … [Read more...]
Kingsland mulls communication options
Kingsland School Board held a work session meeting on November 1. All members were present (Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Kyle Rader, Pamela Freet, Gwen Howard, and Natasha Howard), along with Principal Scott Klavetter and Superintendent Jim Hecimovich. Participating via remote technology were Business Manager Amber Herbrand and Activities Director Laurie Hendrickson. Three … [Read more...]