This August, the Onsgards will celebrate 64 years of marriage. For many years, they published The Spring Grove Herald. The Onsgard s son Fred now publishes The Herald. The official start of Syttende Mai is the Blast-off program Friday evening at 8 p.m. at the High School. The program will feature the high school band and choir, and honorees for the celebration will be announced.
Many events require a button for admission.
This year s button was designed by Robin Schuttemeier. All who purchase a button are entered in a drawing to take place Sunday evening at Viking Memorial Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in Trollskogen Park. The annual Folkesmarsj is at a more leisurely pace through the beautiful scenery around Spring Grove. The 5k and 10K south trail walk begins at 7 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. The starting and finishing point is the Syttende Mai Hus in Viking Memorial Park.