Spring Grove Herald

Lion boys surge late to deny Kingsland, Mabel-Canton

Published by Herald on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 1:21pm

The conference winning streak was in considerable peril last week as the Spring Grove boys prevailed late in both SEC road trips. The Lions rallied from six points down in the second half to escape Spring Valley on Dec. 17 in the first league encounter with Kingsland, 62-59.  

The next night at Mabel-Canton, there were 11 lead changes before the Lions pulled away in the final six minutes of a 51-38win.

Gymnasts twice stay above 100

Published by Herald on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 1:20pm

The Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston gymnasts hosted Byron on Dec. 18, two days before competing at Kasson-Mantorville/Triton.

"Even when we don't walk away with the win, these girls work hard every day in the gym, and all of the coaches involved are very proud of how well the girls are doing this season," said coach Jackie Johnson. 

Byron 125.975

C/SG/H 100.125

" Overall the varsity girls managed to keep the team score over 100 points with 100.125, and the JV team is right behind them coming in with a team total of 82 points," said Johnson.

Community has role in developing entrepreneurs

Published by lniemeyer@bluff... on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:49pm

During one of the community meetings evaluating the first year of the Rural Entrepreneurial Venture (REV) program, of which Lanesboro, Spring Grove and Spring Valley are taking part in, the subject of community came up. The discussion touched on dozens of wide ranging topics, but it was interesting that the social aspect of community would be such a key issue in a program that focuses on business.

Rusty’s Icehouse Rentals changes hands

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:36am

It’s still called Rusty’s Icehouse Rentals, but Rusty has handed over the “ice-captainship” and the ownership to Eric Ingvalson.

Russ “Rusty” Gerard will still operate Rusty’s Fishing Charters in the spring, summer and fall seasons for walleyes, flathead catfish, panfish and more in the new boat. He recently renewed his U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license.

Where are the Agricultural Society records?

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:33am

Where are the Houston County Agricultural Society agendas, minutes, bylaws and other records?

That is what some Houston County commissioners and members of the public are asking about the Agricultural Society, also known as the Fair Board, which is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Two commissioners said they feel transparency is essential because they hold government organizations and other groups accountable, especially when the public donates money.

Ripple mapping event shows REV strengths and challenges

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:32am

At the end of Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures (REV) first year, the committee discussed expected and unexpected results from the program

In conjunction with the University of Minnesota Extension Office and the Spring Grove Economic Development Authority, a ripple map was created to examine themes, big ideas and small ideas.

Each city chosen for the REV program will have the opportunity for the ripple mapping event. Staff from the Extension office were Scott Chazdon and Seyni Mbaye. 

Ripple mapping event shows REV strengths and challenges

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:32am

At the end of Rural Entrepreneurial Ventures (REV) first year, the committee discussed expected and unexpected results from the program

In conjunction with the University of Minnesota Extension Office and the Spring Grove Economic Development Authority, a ripple map was created to examine themes, big ideas and small ideas.

Each city chosen for the REV program will have the opportunity for the ripple mapping event. Staff from the Extension office were Scott Chazdon and Seyni Mbaye. 

A love for the outdoors grows into career choice

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:32am

A love of hunting, fishing, pheasant hunting and riding horses grew into a career choice for Conservation Officer Tyler Ramaker, the La Crescent Field Station’s new DNR official.

“I can’t get enough of being outside while I’m working outside,” he said. 

Many conservation officers would say the same, and it’s important they enjoy the outdoors too. It helps them relate to people they meet out in the field, and game wardens, as the title is previously known, do more than just enforce the rules.

Marland Bjerke, 91, of Spring Grove

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:27am

Marland Maynard Bjerke, 91, of Spring Grove passed away Dec. 15, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Marland was born Sept. 9, 1927 to Henry and Alfina (Ingvalson) Bjerke in Spring Grove, and grew up in rural Highlandville, Iowa. 

He was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. He attended the Kjome Country School and graduated from Decorah High School.

He married Marlys Erickson on Feb. 6, 1949. For most of Marland’s career, he worked at Four-Square Coop/Midland/Cenex in Spring Grove.

Caryn Kohnen, 69, mother of Spring Grove man

Published by Herald on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:26am

Caryn W. Kohnen, 69, of Sheldon, died on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Valley View Health Care and Rehab in Houston.

Caryn W. Hahn was born on Feb. 6, 1949, to Wallace “Wally” and Carol (Erickson) Hahn in Spring Grove. 

She graduated from Houston High School in 1967. 

She married Bernard (Butch) Kohnen on Feb. 22, 1969, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston. 

She worked at the Caledonia Nursing Home, Control Data and Northern Engraving in Spring Grove, Frankies Restaurant in Caledonia and Senior Dining in Houston. She also had flower shops.