Everyone around Spring Valley knows that in early October 2017, the Johnny Ringo’s bar burned down, and has been demolished. It’s not as well known that the Spring Valley VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) building, right next to the fire, also incurred significant damages. And for that reason, the VFW is holding a “Rebuild the VFW Benefit Dinner and Auction” on Saturday, April … [Read more...]
Spring Valley assessments mulled
On April 9, Spring Valley held its annual Board of Review meeting, in which County Assessor Brian Hoff described the assessment and review process. He said all requests for a review must be based on actual facts. Hoff and the council heard from several homeowners who asked the council to consider adjusting their assessments following a re-check that recently was done by … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Blahnik
Robert “Bob” Blahnik, age 72, of Spring Valley passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, at his home. Funeral services for Bob Blahnik will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday April 13, 2018, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Rosary service will be at 4:45 p.m., with visitation from … [Read more...]
Edward Schoenberg
Edward Schoenberg, age 90, of Litchfield, died on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Bethany Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield, with Father Joseph Steinbeisser officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, with interment in the Ripley Cemetery. Edward Schoenberg, … [Read more...]
Lauren N. Adler
Graveside memorial service for Lauren N. Adler is tentatively planned for 1 p.m. Saturday June 16, 2018, at the Spring Valley Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn., with a farewell party to follow. Lauren Adler, age 58, of Spring Valley, Minn., died in his sleep Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Spring Valley. He was born January 14, 1960, to Lauren and Geraldine Adler. He attended … [Read more...]
Vacant home in Spring Valley burns
On March 17, 2018, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at the corner of Courtland St. and Huron Ave (308 W. Courtland) in Spring Valley. Spring Valley Fire, Spring Valley Ambulance, and the Fillmore County Deputy working the City of Spring Valley all responded. Upon arrival, … [Read more...]
Clean audit for Spring Valley
During the Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 26, council members heard an audit presentation from Tom Wente, representing Smith Schafer & Associates. Wente said the audit includes an unmodified “clean” opinion regarding 2017, and reasonable assurance that financials are free of material misstatement. He mentioned that due to the small size of the city staff, … [Read more...]
Get your pet’s hiney shiny in Spring Valley
We all love our pets and we love them even more when they are squeaky clean and sporting a new haircut. There is a new business in Spring Valley, Minn., that will pamper your pet while giving them a makeover. The Shiny Hiney is now open at 142 N. Broadway in Spring Valley. Owners of the full service dog grooming business, Bruce and Shelly Skindelien, are very excited to … [Read more...]
Spring Valley street assessment hearing set
The upcoming street project was a main topic at the Spring Valley City Council meeting on March 12. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mayor Jim Struzyk and Mike Hadland were absent, so Jones led the meeting. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Zimmer shared a handout showing the basic costs involved … [Read more...]
Eleanor Bernard
Eleanor Bernard, age 87, of Spring Valley, died Saturday March 3, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services for Eleanor Bernard will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the … [Read more...]