Alvin Leo Reiland, 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away September 20, 2018, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, where he had resided since May. Al was born January 22, 1937, in rural Grand Meadow, Minn., to Max and Ethel (Johnston) Reiland. He was a 1956 graduate of Spring Valley High School, where he participated in wrestling, football and track. After … [Read more...]
Open house Sept. 25 in Grand Meadow for Hwy 16 paving project in 2019
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, September 25 in Grand Meadow to learn more about the improvements planned for Highway 16 during a paving project in 2019 from Dexter to Spring Valley, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Representatives of MnDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Grand … [Read more...]
Trenton “Trent” Merkel
Trenton “Trent” Merkel, 19, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, September 8, 2018, near Grinell, Iowa, after a car accident. Funeral services for Trenton Merkel will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, with Rev. Sarah Walker Brown officiating. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2018, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley business expansions mulled
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on September 10. Members present included Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Aaron Kolling addressed the council, saying, “So we’re basically looking for some more land. We’re in the preliminary stage of looking at expanding our … [Read more...]
Virgil Dempewolf
Virgil Ray Dempewolf, age 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 10, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will be in the Etna Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Dale “Curly” Leonard
Dale “Curly” Leonard, age 82, of Spring Valley, died Friday August 31, 2018 at the Ostrander Care Center. Funeral services for Dale Leonard will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Van House officiating. Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. Friday September 7, 2018, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Little Huskers invade Willow Park
As part of the annual Ag Days in Spring Valley, the Little Huskers 1K Run has attracted throngs of young athletes from the local area and beyond, and that was certainly the case again on August 8. This year marked the sixth annual Little Huskers event, and the weather was ideal. The kids’ run is held in Willow Park, following the conclusion of the 6K run. The 1K is for … [Read more...]
Kingsland sets operating levy
The Kingsland School Board worked on deciding upon a new Operating Levy amount during their regular board meeting on August 20. All board members were present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Heather Betts, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board discussed possibly sending a two-question referendum to voters, with the first … [Read more...]
Spring Valley fence concerns aired
The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on August 13. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. The council heard from a citizen, Risa, who described her frustration with a home near hers that uses “snow fence” to help control leaves. She suggested the city … [Read more...]
Mary Jean Jeche
Mary Jean Jeche, age 91, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Thursday August 16, 2018 at the Spring Valley Care Center. Memorial services for Mary Jeche will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018, at Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley, with Pastor James Leonard officiating. Burial will take place in the Wykoff Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to … [Read more...]