Donate blood with the Red Cross to help those fighting breast cancer
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to band together to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer by giving blood or platelets. In appreciation, those who come to give October 15 - November 11 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card* via email, courtesy of Suburban Propane. Donors are asked to make … [Read more...]
Sisters, and love, and sharing music… it’s “Sister Luv”
It was a gift, a wish, a promise and a prayer (maybe a bunch of those), that created “Sister Luv.” Add to all that a dose of colorful creativity, dogged determination and some pretty big dreams, and you have a four-sister vocal quartet from Spring Valley that’s entertaining people and touching hearts across southeast Minnesota. The name captures it. Four sisters — Xena (21), … [Read more...]
Notice of General Election Independent School District NO 2137
Ralph Drees Jr.
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...]