Spring Grove Herald

Close, quick exit at state track

Published by Herald on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 12:38pm

Nine boys would advance from the 100-meter dash prelims to the state finals, but Jack Beardmore had the 10th best time. So it was a close call but quick exit for the Caledonia/Spring Grove sprinter at the 2018 Class A State Track & Field Championships at St. Paul on Saturday, June 9.

The junior standout was clocked at 11.44 seconds, just 11 hundredths of a second behind the ninth boy to advance.

It was the second straight state meet appearance for Beardmore who ran on last year's third place 4x100-meter relay with a school-record time.

State is tops in voter turnout, but process not the smoothest

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 12:12pm

Minnesota may have the highest voter turnout in general elections year after year, but the process to get names on the ballot isn’t quite as successful. The aftermath of the recent endorsing conventions showed even more cracks in the process, which starts in February with caucuses.

Color Run honors Spring Grove Athletic Director, teacher

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:40am

Spring Grove Elementary School held their first ever Color Run to honor teacher and Athletic Director Shelly Anderson, a favorite teacher and coach, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Elementary teacher Sarah Tollefsrud organized the event with support of other teachers and Principal Nancy Gulbranson.

“We want to encourage kids to be active during the summer,” Tollefsrud said at the event. “We wish Mrs. Anderson the best, always.”

It was a fun way to kick off summer and encourage kids to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Feed A Bee project brings pollinators to Roverud Park

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:37am

With a grant, help from a local business and an army of volunteers, Roverud Park will see native flowers and grasses providing a pollinator habitat.

The city of Spring Grove received a $5,000 grant titled “Feed A Bee.” It’s a project that will establish a proper habitat for bees and other pollinators, Jessi Strinmoen of Shooting Star Native Seeds said.

“The community has determined that Roverud Park should offer an experience for trail users similar to that of the Norwegian Ridge Birding and Nature Trail, with a focus specifically on pollinator species,” she said. 

Spring Grove Swim Center offers pool fun, lessons, aerobics

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:25am

The official opening day for the Spring Grove Swim Center was Monday, June 4. 

The hot, sunny day saw many kids and adults enjoying waterslides, water basketball and cool treats at the snack shack.

The Swim center looks forward to another successful and safe swimming season. If you need swimming lessons, passes, water aerobics, the Swim Center is your resource.

Daily admission for this year is $4, free for seniors (65 and older) and ages two and under. Family season pass costs $200, single season pass is $75 and a punch card with 10 punches is $40.

Annual Memorial Day ceremony honors those who passed during service

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:20am

The annual Memorial Day ceremony was well attended by community members, kids, scout troops and American Legion Post 249 members.

The program began with a parade down Main Street to Viking Memorial Park. Legion Commander Anne Doering gave opening remarks and welcomed Trinity Lutheran Pastor Elizabeth Hermeier for the invocation.

Under the direction of Director Willy Leafblad, the Spring Grove High School Band played the National Anthem.

Speaker Dean Johnson talked about his training the Marine Corps in the Caribbean in 1974.

Valuable experience gained for graduates, future seniors

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 10:13am

Seniors and juniors took the opportunity to gain work experience during their second semester at Spring Grove High School.

The experience helped students and employers together by pairing them up. 

Seniors Nikki Hagen, Chris Lamm, Hunter Erickson, Makena Speltz, Casey Otterness and junior Tristan Brainard enjoyed their work experience outside of school. Some of them are also hired on for the summer.

Otterness said it gave him a new perspective of what he wants to do in his future. He worked at Lee Auto Body.

Emma Bernice (Berquam) Landsom, 88 of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:58am

Emma Bernice (Berquam) Landsom, 88 of Spring Grove died May 31, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care System in Spring Grove.

She was born in Durand, Wis., March 30, 1930, to Bernt and Ella (Treangen) Berquam.  

Steve “Stuppo” Remick, 64, of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:53am

Steve “Stuppo” Remick, 64, of Spring Grove died on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Tweeten Health Care in Spring Grove.

Steve was born October 12, 1953, to Clarence and Carmona (Engebretson) Remick.  

He grew up and attended school in Mabel.  Steve was a truck driver for most of his life, a job he loved.  He was most recently employed by Kruckow Rock Products in Caledonia but was forced to retire in 2014 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. 

On June 12, 1997, he married Elizabeth (Rogne) Doely, which officially joined their families into one.  

Richard Solum, 76, of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:53am

Richard (Dick) Herbert Solum, 76, of Spring Grove passed away unexpectedly at Gundersen Lutheran Health Services in LaCrosse, WI on June 1, 2018.  

He was born on Oct. 11, 1941, in Spring Grove to Herbert and Anna (Muller) Solum. He graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1960, and served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1966. 

Dick married the love of his life, Karen (Dahlberg) Solum on June 10, 1967. Last summer they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.