Lyle Kruse, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thanksgiving Day 2019 at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec 2, 2019, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, followed by burial with military rites in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Cresco. Friends called from 9:30 a.m. Monday until time of services. Lyle was born on … [Read more...]
Gary Kohn
Memorial service for Gary O. Kohn will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Ostrander Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Christmas Music Open House at Faith Church, Spring Valley
There will be a festive Christmas Open House on December 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. We will celebrate the sounds of Christmas by singing, piano music, handbell ringing, and other instrumental groups! It will be uplifting and fun! Christmas treats will be served in the fellowship hall area. There is no cost for this happy Christmas … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Library donation bins removed
Spring Valley City Council held a regular meeting on November 25. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was in his sheriff’s department uniform, so although he was in the room, he was not performing in his role on the council. No citizens asked to address the council. Library … [Read more...]
Shop small businesses to improve the holiday experience
Specific events are geared to direct shopping traffic to local businesses during the holiday season. It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales circulars and holiday advertisements. Consumers looking to beat the hustle and bustle and steer clear of the crowds this year may want to pay attention to local businesses in lieu of trekking to nearby shopping … [Read more...]
Erma Werth
Erma M. Werth of Spring Valley, Minn., died on her 98th birthday, November 19, 2019, at Spring Valley Senior Living. Erma May Schmidt was born November 19, 1921, to Adolph and Caroline (Schultz) Schmidt in Avon, S. Dak. Her family moved from South Dakota to Spring Valley and after she graduated high school, she joined them in Spring Valley. She married Amil Werth one minute … [Read more...]
Spring Valley raises sewer rate
With a light agenda, the Spring Valley City Council held a very brief regular meeting on November 13. Members present included Mayor Tony Archer, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Luan Ruesink was absent. No citizens asked to address the council. The council chambers has a large tarp covering the east wall, as it is in the process … [Read more...]
Rickie Allen “Rick” “Ranger” Hyland
Rickie Allen “Rick” “Ranger” Hyland, age 65, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away October 12, 2019, at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Rick was born November 12, 1953, in Olmsted County to Lester and Shirley (Douglas) Hyland. He attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1972. On November 17, 1973, he was united in marriage to Janine Hamlin in … [Read more...]
Dave C. Vrieze
Dave C. Vrieze of Spring Valley, Minn., ascended to heaven at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester on Halloween Eve, October 31, 2019, at age 65. David Charles Vrieze was born June 30, 1954, in Spring Valley Township, Minn., to Garth and Dorothy (Maricle) Vrieze. Dave was a lifelong resident of Spring Valley. He was employed at Hormel Quality Pork and most recently at … [Read more...]
League of Minnesota Cities meeting hosted in Spring Valley
On October 30, Spring Valley hosted a Greater Minnesota Regional meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC). The event was co-sponsored by the Southeast Minnesota League of Municipalities. Running from 2-8pm at the Spring Valley Community Center, the event offered informational sessions throughout the afternoon and evening, targeting topics of interest to city officials … [Read more...]