Spring Valley News

By Mitch Walbridge As the old adage goes: "There's two seasons in Minnesota, winter and road construction," the same holds true this summer as Minnesota State Highway 16 undergoes road construction throughout the summer months.

By David Phillips Bluff Country Newspaper Group Spring Valley has received notice that it will receive a small cities block grant in the amount of $539,750 through the Small Cities Development Program.

Lindsay, Mitchell, Steve, Karla and Ashley Tart, along with Cameron Fenton and Kennedy Fenton, are pleased to welcome diners to Racks, in the former Tootie's Little Rock Saloon.

"We're having the same menu as last year - barbecued pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, lemonade, coffee and the best homemade pies with ice cream, all for only $8.

These Dumpsters for recyclables are in danger of being removed if the dumping of non-recyclable garbage at these sites continues.

According to Mower County court records, Kabage admitted to shooting the dog when it wandered onto his property.

By Anton Adamek Fillmore County Commissioner Marc Prestby brought up for discussion an increasing problem seen at rural recycling containers.

The Wykoff Fall Fest Committee in collaboration with the Wykoff Historical Society, the Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative and Spring Valley photographer Anthony Calabrese, have received a grant through the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council for a public art project that will take place during the month of September as part of the town's Fall Fest ... (more)

Kurt Bill, proprietor of the newly opened Classic Carpet store inside Valley Home Improvement, stands with his store manager, Linda Hendrickson, next to a carpet display.

Hellickson processed over 700 coyote hides that will be sold locally and on the world fur market.

By David Phillips Bluff Country Newspaper Group The Minnesota Legislature left most of the language in the distribution of $5 million of the Rochester sales tax option to surrounding communities, including Spring Valley and Chatfield, except that it now requires approval by the Rochester City Council by Sept.

By David Phillips Bluff Country Newspaper Group The Minnesota Legislature left most of the language in the distribution of $5 million of the Rochester sales tax option to surrounding communities, including Spring Valley and Chatfield, except that it now requires approval by the Rochester City Council by Sept.

By Paula Vagts Spring Valley Tribune Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Dunn Blacktop Co.

The Osterud-Winter Foundation trustees will accept applications for funding until June 17 in order to approve the semiannual distribution of proceeds from the $1 million trust established for the Spring Valley area by the late John N. Osterud, founder of Home Federal.

Participants at the Cardboard Box City include, in front from left, Anika Reiland, Treyton Pokorney, Zach Reiland, Morgan Langeslag, Jolene Leutink, Emma Broadwater and Noah Broadwater.

This new route will be public transit, meaning anyone can ride the bus. The route will run Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The cost for the in-town rides will be $1.25 per trip.

Retiring Kingsland teachers Marilyn Erdman, Karlene Hatleli and Karen Cleveland received plaques in recognition of their years of service.

By Gary Peterson, Mitchell Walbridge As people gathered on the weekend of May 17-19 for Spring Valley's annual WilderFest, many also participated in the seventh annual Almanzo Road Race.

The Kingsland School Board met on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kingsland Conference Room.

By Barb Jeffers A very unique art contest will be held for the first time by the Pfarkel Sisters of Junk defined.