<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> City of Spring - History

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History
One hundred and fifty years ago, settlers and immigrants began to make their way to a special place in the Minnesota Territory. Spring Grove was the first Norwegian settlement in Minnesota.

Not far from the Mississippi River in the south-eastern portion of the new land they found a spring of cool fresh water nestled in a grove of beautiful hardwood trees atop a broad scenic limestone ridge. Spring Grove, Minnesota became a reality.

What attracted those first settlers you can still find here today. Rich bountiful land, gorgeous scenery, a healthy climate and the opportunity to find your own place amongst it. They added hard work, friendship and a willingness to help one another. That is what makes Spring Grove a special place.