The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on May 29. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. No visitors had signed up to address the council. The council discussed an issue that’s been brought up before regarding whether or not the city should have a … [Read more...]
Jerold “Jerry” Willford
Jerold “Jerry” L. Willford, 74, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Marys Hospital. Jerry was born May 22, 1945, in Preston, Minn., to Merlin C. and Arlone (Hanson) Willford. He grew up in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1963. On March 31, 1967, he married Nancy L. Drinkall at First Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. The … [Read more...]
Boys of ’61 camp in Spring Valley
As part of Spring Valley’s annual Loyalty Days observance, the Civil War reenactment group known as the “Boys of ‘61” camped in Spring Valley’s Spring Creek Park, and gave demonstrations of practices used by the soldiers during the Civil War. One especially popular part of their demonstrations was the cannon firing. Corporal Jason Grimm explained that he is a member of … [Read more...]
Spring Valley adopts floodplain ordinance
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on May 13. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a brief public hearing was held on the proposed Floodplain Ordinance. Zimmer explained that, “We do flood insurance … [Read more...]
Gary Juday
Gary Juday, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday May 6, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. He was born January 8, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minn. His parents are Leonard and Elaine (Kunz) Juday. Gary graduated from Cambridge High School and later owned and operated a Tree Service in Cambridge. After moving to Spring Valley, Minn., he owned and … [Read more...]
Maggie Gragert
A celebration of life for Maggie Gragert will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Maggie Gragert, age 102, of Spring Valley, died December 16, 2018, in Pine Island. Maggie is survived by her daughter Eileen Ricabaugh Simmons (Ruben) of Phoenix, Ariz., and daughter-in-law Karen Nelson of Zumbrota, Minn. Maggie was … [Read more...]
Southland Auto & Diesel does it all
If you drive a vehicle, you should know about Southland Auto & Diesel. Located in Spring Valley, just west of Ace Hardware, Southland is a hidden gem of automotive expertise. Owner Isaac Hurst explained that, “We’ve been here since 2010. I actually started out selling used cars,” but he adds, “I would work on my own cars that I bought and then sell those, and so then I … [Read more...]
Spring Valley offers text alert system
The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on April 22. Members in attendance included Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Deb Zimmer said everyone is welcomed to sign up to receive text messages related to various Spring Valley city information. Those interested in Park … [Read more...]
Peter Haack
Funeral services for Peter H. Haack will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Mark VanHouse officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Peter Haack, age 63, of Spring Valley, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 21, 2019, at … [Read more...]
Frederick (Fred) Kuhn
Frederick (Fred) M. Kuhn, 71, passed away April 7 in a care center in Red Wing. Fred was born April 12, 1947, in St. Paul, Minn., to Frances and Erma Kuhn. Fred went to school in Spring Valley. He then enlisted in the Navy, and after four years he returned to Spring Valley to continue his employment at Matt's Body Shop. He then worked for Good Year Tires in … [Read more...]