Highways 63 detours begin June 2 for road improvements south of Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – Motorists on Highway 63 will encounter detours beginning June 2 as crews make road improvements south of Spring Valley, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Construction crews will be making concrete pavement repairs on Highway 63 from Highway…

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Article Published in the Fillmore County Journal, May 19, 2025 by Paula Barness   At their meeting on Monday, May 12 the Spring Valley City Council learned they have been awarded a sizable grant through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) Active Transportation (AT) grant program. “Congratulations, you were awarded a million dollars, which was…

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The Osterud-Winter  Foundation trustees will accept applications for funding until May 28, 2025. Mr. Osterud the founder of Home Federal, and his daughter, Karen Osterud Winter, established a $1 million trust for Spring Valley with 75% of the earnings to be used for Kingsland School District scholarships,  Spring Valley’s Historical Society, Spring Valley Living, Spring…

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Story Courtesy of Discover Spring Valley, Published April 30, 2025  By Dave Phillips    Spring Valley Area Historical Society Director Kayla Czapiewski gave a preview of a new exhibit to be located at the local museum this summer during the society’s annual meeting and spring tea Sunday, April 27, at the VFW Hall. The society…

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The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley is volunteering to help you with those small projects around your home that you may be unable to do.  These projects typically consist of minor lawn cleanup, window cleaning and leaf raking. For more information…please contact Jay @ Edina Realty: 507-346-1751. The Kiwanis Club of Spring Valley has been…

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Original article published in the Mower County Independent, Thursday, April 17, 2025.   Reprinted with permission and gratitude. By Gretchen Mensink Lovejoy   The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round, then Brian subs or cranks, and then he gets back on and drives. That’s dedication worth ceremony. “This award exemplifies outstanding achievement and dedication…

Continue Reading Spring Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars honor Kingsland bus driver Brian Miner