Spring Grove Herald

Bratland named All-Area Baseball

Published by Herald on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 1:54pm

Spring Grove junior Carter Bratland is one of only three Class A selections on the Post Bulletin 2019 All-Area Baseball Team. Lion teammates, senior Alex Folz and junior Chandler Bergrud, received Honorable Mention.
Bratland and Folz have now both been feted in each of the three years the Post Bulletin has selected the honor team. Both had received Honorable Mention All-Area the previous two years -
Bratland, named Second Team All-Area in 2019, had previously been honored for a third year on both the All-Section 1A and All-Southeast Conference Teams.

Last-play touchdown lifts Lions past Pirates

Published by Herald on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 1:54pm

A Chandler Bergrud touchdown pass to Isaac Griffin broke a tie score on the final play of Spring Grove's 7-on-7 (passing only) football victory over De Soto (Wis.). The Lions then outscored Westby (Wis.) 40-30 in the second league game in La Crosse on Sunday.

The varsity basketball boys (3-7, 2-5 league) split a pair of summer league games against Wisconsin competition while the B-team boys (5-2) walloped Lanesboro to remained undefeated (4-0) in league play.

Junior Legion ties Mabel-Canton; Legion Tourney underway

Published by Herald on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 1:53pm

The Spring Grove American Legion team (19 & Under) received the No. 6 seed in the playoffs and played on Monday of this week at No. 3 Plainview-Elgin-Millville. 

In the double elimination format, the Lions play tonight (Wednesday, July 17) against either No. 2 Caledonia or No. 7 Chatfield. The tournament continues on Friday and Saturday.

Last week was the second straight week with no decision for these older Lions (3-1) when the Lake City American Legion team did not have enough players to make the trip. 

Summer updates: Spring Grove moves along in summer heat

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:27am

The town of Spring Grove seemed to be moving right along with all of its projects happening around town before the big heat wave set in.

With temperatures rising to the upper 80s last week, 90s by the end of this week and humidity finally showing its ugly face, a few projects have been lucky enough to make good progress.

Road construction

Construction can be seen progressing on 1st Ave. NW, 3rd Ave. NW and 1st St. NW. More information about the construction phases will be available after the City Council meeting on July 23.

‘It saves lives’ Red Cross in need of blood, 23 appointments from Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:26am

In the middle of a summer season when the Red Cross just announced they are facing a blood emergency, Spring Grove people turned out to donate on Thursday, July 11.

Though the appointments only numbered 23, organizer Carol Rustad said it’s a good sign.

“With the disasters going on in today’s world, the Red Cross is in need of blood,” she said. “One donation can help three people.”

So with those donations and perhaps a few walk-ins, about 69 people will be helped with the donated blood.

Harriet Chandler, 91, of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:24am

Harriet Lorraine Chandler, age 91 of Spring Grove, and formerly of Black Hammer, passed away Mon. July 8, 2019 at Tweeten Lutheran Healthcare Center in Spring Grove.

Harriet was born Nov. 2, 1927 to Herman and Laura (Linde) Bergsrud. She attended rural school in Black Hammer, and later graduated from Spring Grove High School; while in high school she worked at the Spring Grove hospital.

On June 1, 1947 she married George Chandler at Faith Lutheran Church in Black Hammer.

Lorraine Harry, 82, of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:23am

Lorraine Venita (Reinord) Harry, age 82 of Spring Grove and formerly of Fridley, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 6, 2019 at Tweeten Lutheran Care Center in Spring Grove, after battling dementia.

She was born in Mille Lacs County, MN at home on Nov. 11, 1936 to Roy and Venita (Johnson) Reinord.

Lorraine grew up in the Princeton area, graduating from Princeton High School.

Darleen Pacovsky, 81, born in Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:22am

Darleen M. Pacovsky, age 81 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. 

Darleen Mavis Morken was born August 9, 1937, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, to Arnold and Helen (Stensgard) Morken. 

She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Darleen attended school in Spring Grove and graduated in 1955. 

She then went on to attend Luther College and completed her Elementary Education degree, graduating in 1960. 

legal notices

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:20am

Spring Grove Police
 Department Blotter

June 19 to July 9, 2019

 

June 19, 2019

1057 hours- Officers requested to do a presentation for the driver’s education class, 2nd Ave.

1510 hours- Officers received a report of a theft, Maple Dr.

2217 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

2232 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

2256 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

June 20, 2019

legal notices

Published by Herald on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:20am

Spring Grove Police
 Department Blotter

June 19 to July 9, 2019

 

June 19, 2019

1057 hours- Officers requested to do a presentation for the driver’s education class, 2nd Ave.

1510 hours- Officers received a report of a theft, Maple Dr.

2217 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

2232 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

2256 hours- Officers issued a warning citation for speeding, Main St.

June 20, 2019