On August 6, Kingsland School Board held a monthly work session meeting in the elementary conference room. Board members present included Doug Plaehn, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Superintendent James Hecimovich, Business Manager Amber Herbrand and Principal Scott Klavetter. Heather Betts and Ann Oeltjen were absent. Much of the meeting was spent … [Read more...]
Bernice E. Root
Bernice E. Root, 92, of rural Spring Valley, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Wykoff. The funeral service will be held on August 7, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, with Pastor Deanna Woodward and Pastor … [Read more...]
Spring Valley limits ATV usage
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and a regular council meeting on July 23, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer). The public hearing was opened at 6 p.m. regarding the council’s proposal to regulate ATV usage within city limits. No citizens attended to address the … [Read more...]
Irma R. Rathbun
Irma R. Rathbun, 86, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, and will continue one hour prior to service on Wednesday. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Spring Valley sets hearing on ATV usage
The Spring Valley City Council held a public hearing and a regular council meeting on July 9. Members present were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jessy Betts was absent. The public hearing was regarding the council’s proposal to prohibit dogs in South Park. Citizens spoke up on each side of the issue. The council … [Read more...]
Carolyn “Carol” Davis
Carolyn “Carol” Davis, age 86, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Wednesday July 11, 2018, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Carolyn Davis will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held … [Read more...]
Judson Churchill
Judson Churchill, age 74, of Rochester, formerly of Spring Valley, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 9, 2018 Funeral Service for Judson Churchill will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Donna Dempewolf officiating. Burial will be at Frankford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...]
Ronald Merkel
Our lives were turned upside down on July 2, 2018, when Ron Merkel left us for his eternal home. Memorial service for Ronald Merkel will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Donna Dempewolf officiating. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church and will continue … [Read more...]
Spring Valley mulls banning ATVs
The Spring Valley City Council discussed the banning of ATV (“four-wheeler”) usage within the city. Present at the meeting on June 25 were Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer. Tony Archer was absent. Betts and Hadland said they’ve gotten many complaints from citizens regarding ATV usage within Spring Valley, especially … [Read more...]
John Tienter
John Tienter, age 70, of Onamia, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, died Monday, June 18, 2018, at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia. Memorial service for John Tienter will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley, with Pastor James Leonard officiating. Burial will be at Etna Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the … [Read more...]