Spring Grove Herald

Clear out the fire hydrants, win a prize

Published by tlittle@bluffco... on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 3:57pm

As one of the snowiest Februaries on record threw another snowstorm at Spring Grove over the weekend, the fire department is asking residents to clear out snow around the fire hydrants on their block.

Snap a photo of the cleared hydrant, post it on the Spring Grove Fire Department's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sgfdmn/) and a winner will be chosen at random to win a fire safety prize.

Lange is all-conference gymnast

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:56pm

Braelyn Lange earned all-conference honors in her first season of eligibility as a seventh grader on the Caledonia/Spring Grove/Houston high school gymnastics team.

At conference meets, the top five in each event earn conference points. The highest scorer earns five points with second placing earning four points down to one point for fifth place.

 At the end of the season, the 15 girls with the highest point totals are all-conference. Lange had the 13th highest total this season.

 

 

Boys edge Grand Meadow, stage shooting show at Lanesboro

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:56pm

The Spring Grove boys never trailed but would have lost if the last Grand Meadow shot had gone down. That nail-biting 50-48 home win on Feb. 19 came three nights before a sparkling 35-point, 3-point scoring rampage by Alex Folz contributed to the best team shooting performance in the Lion record book and a runaway 74-39 win at Lanesboro as the regular season came to an end.

Valiant Spring Grove effort pushes Kingsland in section opener

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:54pm

It was not the game many expected, but it started out to be when No. 6 seed Kingsland hosted and defeated No. 11 Spring Grove, 65-53, in a Feb. 21 Section 1A first round rematch.

The Kingsland girls (16-9), after an earlier 19-point blowout at Spring Grove and a 38-point home rout just seven nights previous at Spring Valley, exploded for an 11-2 lead in the playoff lid-lifter for both teams. 

Lion boys receive No. 1 section seed, open Thursday at home

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:53pm

The Spring Grove boys (19-4) received the No. 1 seed for this week's Section 1A Tournament, their third No. 1 nod in the last four years and sixth in the last 14 seasons. 

But a No. 1 seed is more exclusive now that there is (for the second season) one large section bracket instead of two sub-sections in the former format. Now, there is only a single No. 1 section seed instead of a pair of No. 1 sub-section seeds.

Great MN Blizzard of 2019 wreaks havoc on roads, closes area

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:51pm

Though Houston County was not officially included in the blizzard warning issued Saturday, Feb. 23, it certainly felt and looked like a blizzard ripped through the county and the rest of southern Minnesota.

Winter storm Quiana brought about three inches to Spring Grove and wind speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour (mph) with gusts up to 50 mph.

Rain and sleet fell first, leaving a glaze of ice on roads, driveways and anything left outside. It quickly changed over to snow.

At first, the snow was wet and heavy, but with a temperature drop, turned to light and fluffy.

Clear out the fire hydrants! Removing snow from fire hydrants saves minutes

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:43pm

As one of the snowiest Februaries on record threw another snowstorm at Spring Grove over the weekend, the fire department is asking residents to clear out snow around the fire hydrants on their block.

Snap a photo of the cleared hydrant, post it on the Spring Grove Fire Department’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/sgfdmn/) and a winner will be chosen at random to win a fire safety prize.

City Council appoints committee members for potential fire department expansion

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:42pm

The Spring Grove City Council appointed Mayor Sarah Schroeder and councilmember Karen Folstad to a committee whose purpose will be to explore the feasibility, options and need for a potential fire department expansion.

In a special meeting on Jan. 29, the Spring Grove Fire Department discussed with the council the city’s option to purchase the property next to the fire department building (the Bentley house). The council approved the purchase and the idea for an expanded department was born.

Button design contest, foot races for Syttende Mai

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:42pm

It may only be three months away and there’s still snow on the ground, but the Syttende Mai committee is hard at work planning events for the annual Syttende Mai celebration, May 17-19.

The celebration seems as though it’s already set to kick off with the new button design contest for all ages. The deadline to submit designs is March 1, with winners announced shortly after.

The winner will receive two VIP tickets to Musikk Fest, featuring Tyler Farr, Mark Chesnutt and Kimberly Dunn.

Seniors, juniors honored with prestigious awards

Published by Herald on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 1:40pm

On Feb. 19, 2019, two seniors and two juniors were awarded the ExCEL award and Triple A award.

It was the 23rd year that the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has sponsored the ExCEL Award. Wells Fargo also joined as a new sponsor this year, Principal Nancy Gulbranson said at the basketball game Tuesday night.