Lloyd Alvin Krahn, 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., was born on November 21, 1928. So God made a farmer, and on the 29th day of August 2020, he went to heaven to farm the Golden Fields. Lloyd was born to Frank and Mollie (Kraling) Krahn. He was the second youngest of 10 kids. In his younger days, Lloyd was involved in the rodeo. In 1948 he met Livona Johnson at the rodeo and on … [Read more...]
Pay increase and hirings for Spring Valley Fire Department
At their August 24 meeting, the Spring Valley City Council approved a pay increase for members of the fire department, beginning September 1, and effective when they are paged out for calls. Council member Mike Hadland made the motion, stating that after the city’s recent increase in EMT pay, “I would like to see the hourly wage raised for the fire department.” He suggested … [Read more...]
Southland Auto & Diesel moving into new building soon
Southland Auto & Diesel owner Iaasc Hurst has plans for expansion with his new building on the north side of Spring Valley, Minn. On Wednesday, August 19, Seabright Electric was running electrical on Hurst’s new building. Currently, Hurst and his team operated out of a building on West Tracy Rd. They expect to move into the new building some time in September. Photo … [Read more...]
Outhouse fire in rural Spring Valley
On Monday, August 17, 2020, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Spring Valley Fire Department was dispatched by the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department to extinguish a fire at the Spring Valley Campground located about two miles east of Spring Valley, Minn., on County Road 8. There was an outhouse on fire and three picnic tables had been set ablaze. A suspect has been identified … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On August 10, Kajuan Valentino Parker, 37 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Parker is charged with Domestic Assault - Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm Upon Another, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about July 19, a Fillmore County deputy was dispatched … [Read more...]
Spring Valley ups EMT call pay
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on August 10, with all members attending (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Administrator Deb Zimmer. One of the main topics discussed was the suggestion to increase the EMT call rate. Deb Zimmer explained that two of the ambulance crew … [Read more...]
Real Bites
Racks Bar & Grill I happened to be in Spring Valley, Minn., over the lunch hour, and Racks Bar & Grill has always been a great place to dine. This past Tuesday, I stopped by and ordered the daily lunch special. I just couldn’t say no to the beef brisket French dip with a choice of French fries or tater tots. The inner-child in me went with tater tots. I … [Read more...]
Kingsland works on back-to-school plan
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on August 3, 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 and Principal Scott Klavetter. During these “work sessions,” … [Read more...]
Norma Irene Westphal
Norma Irene Westphal, 90, of Iowa City, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her home of an apparent heart attack. Norma’s family will be having a small, private memorial service on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Due to COVID-19 only a few family members will be in attendance at the physical service, however we will be streaming Norma’s … [Read more...]
Ag Days and COVID concerns discussed
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on July 27, with all members attending (Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and Mayor Tony Archer). Also attending was City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Approximately 20 people were on hand to listen and/or address the council. The topic garnering the most discussion was Ag Days. The council … [Read more...]