Spring Grove Herald

Letter: Farm crisis affecting all of us

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 9:54am

One of our wise contemporary farmer philosophers, Wendell Berry, reminds us…If you eat, you are involved in agriculture.  If we are not farmers, we may not pay much attention to what is happening on the “back 40.”  The current farm crisis is not only affecting farmers. It is touching all of us. If you live in towns and cities, maybe you think there is nothing you can do. Not true! People who eat are farmers’ natural allies. The current demolition of family farms is reminiscent of the 1980s when financial institutions and corporate agriculture ran farmers off the land.

Phillips: Campaign finance reform a key issue to most Americans

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:58am

Newspapers are fervent supporters of the First Amendment, which protects free speech from government interference among other things. The entire amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Harold Corydon Wright, 89, formerly of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:02am

Harold Corydon Wright, 89, formerly of Spring Grove and recently living in Minnetonka, Minn., died Feb. 10, 2020, in Villa of St. Louis Park Nursing Home.

He was born May 28, 1930, in Beloit, Wis., to Corydon and Beola Wright. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad, was owner of Wright Electronics, worked at Control Data/Seagate as quality manger, was a United States Postal Service mail carrier and worked at Macy's. He served as second lieutenant in the Army during the Korean War and was a life member of the American Legion in Spring Grove and a member of the VFW.

Candidates: Houston County commissioners first on ballot

Published by Herald on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:59am

 

The 2020 election cycle has begun. There is much more to the 2020 elections this year than the race for president. There is a lot of action happening further down as candidates for local municipalities and county commissioner will be on the ballot.

In Houston County, a special primary election for District 5 county commissioner was held on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The primary election dropped the number of candidates running for the seat to serve the remainder of the late commissioner, Fred Arnold, from four to two.

Public meeting set for chamber of commerce initiative in Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:59am

Spring Grove is currently in the early stages of developing a local chamber of commerce, thanks to four local women working together who have one goal: The prosperity of Spring Grove and the surrounding community. 

The purpose of any chamber is to represent the business community and their needs. According to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, there are roughly 4,000 chambers in the U.S. with at least one full-time employee.

Community spirit a highlight of annual Hygge

Published by Herald on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:57am

Eight inches of fresh snow, temperatures in the 20s, and a Full Snow Moon set the stage for another successful Hygge. The annual event was held Feb. 9 on the Maple Sugar Trail, a one-mile hiking trail located east of Spring Grove.

 

William “Bill” Steele, 85, of Caledonia

Published by Herald on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 10:52am

 

William “Bill” Steele passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 11, 2020 at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. It was such a blessing to have the wonderful staff from Tweeten Care Center provide loving care to him during his stay and joined by the caring staff of Heartland Hosice on his final journey.

 

“A caring presence has profound power. Those who offer warm attention make the difference between being treated and being blessed.”

 

Technology can’t solve every problem

Published by rkramer@bluffco... on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 1:03pm

The chaos surrounding the Democratic caucuses in Iowa raises many questions, including this non-political one: Are humans harnessing the power of technology or is technology sapping the power of humans?

In Iowa last week, the presidential preference results of the Democratic caucus were delayed several days due to problems, mainly a coding issue with a new smartphone app used to report results. The delay brought quite a backlash with threats to eliminate the caucus system and prevent Iowa from being first in the nation to register presidential preferences.

Spring Grove boys dominant during three-win week

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:13pm

Defense was strong, and shooting was improved as the Spring Grove boys (12-10, 8-5 SEC) enjoyed a pair of 41-point second halves during a three-win week with comfortable 27, 35 and 29-point winning margins. 

The Lions finally seized the series lead with a 68-41 victory over visiting Fillmore Central on Feb. 3 before the next night limiting Lanesboro to a record 17 points on the Burros home floor, 52-17.  The week closed with a hot-shooting 69-40 road rout of Kingsland on Feb. 7.

SG 68, Fillmore Central 41

Grove girls push Knights, outrun by Lancers, Cardinals

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:11pm

It was a challenging week for the injury-depleted girls from Spring Grove, starting with back-to-back bus rides to larger Class AA clubs, who both scored 41 first-half points and 70 total points with deep, speedy lineups. 

The Lions (5-18, 3-9 SEC) then came home to face the SEC West Division leader. That home performance was by far the most satisfying, forcing Kingsland to come from behind in the second half to clinch a share of the division championship.