Spring Grove Herald

Mabel turns the clock back for '50s & '60s event this weekend

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:16am

Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jan and Dean, Little Deuce Coupes, T-Birds, Mustangs, GTOs, and many more will all come alive Saturday, Aug. 11, when Mabel hosts its 19th annual ‘50s and ‘60s Day. The event draws hundreds of people and more than 100 classic, antique and vintage vehicles.

Downtown Mabel will be filled with automotive eye candy, with the vehicles lined up and on display along a four-block area. The proud owners of the beautiful vehicles will also be there, telling the history of their ride and talking shop and reminiscing about the golden age of transportation.

Peterson is baseball MVP; five Lions voted team awards

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:57pm

Nic Peterson was named Most Valuable Player, one of the five Spring Grove baseball player-voted 2018 team awards, and was also among three players honored with statistical awards as Spring Grove celebrated the team's most successful season since reestablishing itself as a standalone program. 

>>Peterson (Most Valuable, Batting champion)

Both close contests elude Spring Grove boys at Sweet Sixteen

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:54pm

The Spring Grove varsity boys split the two lopsided games but faded at the end of both close contests at last weekend's Pacesetter "Sweet Sixteen" Basketball Championship in St. Joseph at the College of St. Benedict. 

As in most summers, this 27th annual 16-team event was a tall task for the four smallest Class A schools in an event that showcases a quartet of highly regarded clubs from each of the state's four classes - all in one tournament bracket.  

Winnebago Springs is ‘Houston County’s hidden gem’ Open house Aug. 12 showcases new wedding venue, cabins

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:52pm

Former Camp Winnebago is reimagined as Winnebago Springs, a new wedding and vacation destination in Houston County.

When it was announced the camp was closing permanently in 2017, Dustin Meyer and his brother Darin saw it as a new adventure and something different than farming.

“Farming is getting bad, so we decided to do something different,” Dustin said. “This place came up for sale and we bought it.”

Jill Fishbaugher settles into new role at Spring Grove Communications New General Manager/CEO looks forward to helping community, company

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:50pm

Spring Grove Communications has a new General Manager/CEO, and she’s excited to get started working with the company as a whole and community.

Jill Fishbaugher of Harmony applied for the job after working with the staff for the last 10 years on their accounting. She has also worked for Harmony Telephone Company, of which Spring Grove Communications is a 50 percent owner. 

“They are a great group of people to work with,” she said. “The work they’re doing in broadband and technology is great. I wanted to be more of an integral part of the company.”

Albertina Workman, 97, of Caledonia

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:47pm

Albertina Eileen Workman, age 97 of Caledonia, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Caledonia Care and Rehab.

She was born on April 26, 1921 in Chicago, Ill to Arthur and Norah (Brady) Robin.

She had been a resident of the Caledonia area for about ten years: She had formerly lived in Sparta, WI and Chicago, Ill.

On May 25, 1946 she married Henry Workman. Henry preceded Albertina in death on January 27, 1968.

She was a homemaker as well as a nursing assistant, and had at one time run an in home day care.

Public Notices

Published by Herald on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:45pm

Spring Grove Police
 Department Blotter

July 11 to July 17, 2018

July 11, 2018

1017 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Division Ave.

2124 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for a missing taillight, Main St.

July 13, 2018

1957 hours- Officers assisted Caledonia Police Dept. with a report of a stolen item, Main St., Caledonia.

July 14, 2018

1938 hours- Officers received a report of an individual urinating in public view, 1st St.

Personal service disintegrates as offices become more distant

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:24pm

One trend that has been hurting small towns is the transfer of business ownership to large firms located far away. We used to have many owner-occupied retail and service shops lining the main street of most small towns. Today, many retail shops are gone, replaced by a dollar store and/or multi-purpose convenience store along the highway.

Tim Penny receives Friend of the CGMC Award

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:22pm

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) President Tim Penny received the Friend of the CGMC Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) July 26 during the coalition’s three-day summer conference in Mankato. The Friend of the CGMC Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have helped advance the interests of Greater Minnesota.

Rep. Davids honored as 2018 Legislator of Distinction

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:17pm

Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, is one of 14 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives selected by the League of Minnesota Cities as Legislators of Distinction for 2018.

The honor recognizes legislators for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during this year’s legislative session. The League also honored 11 state senators.