Front left: Shane Martin, Teresa Schmitz. Right side of cot: Rick Cook, Sandy Johns. North Memorial Air Care Flight RN.
Building on its growing reputation as a hub for rural emergency response education, Springfield recently hosted another successful training session focused on Helicopter Landing Zone Safety. The free training was held at the Springfield Ambulance facility and coordinated by South Central EMS.  The...
Springfield Police is pictured before the council meeting from L: Investigator Michael Colvin, Officer Alex Esser  Chief of Police, John Nicholson, Officer Carter Cook and Officer Zac Rutscher.
Family and friends gathered to show their support for Springfield’s newest police officers during the last City Council meeting. The council meeting began with a swearing-in and pinning ceremony for the officers.  Chief John Nicholson introduced the three new officers: Michael Colvin who stated in...
Teacher of the Year Andrea Erickson is pictured with her second grade class.
     Andrea Erickson has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Springfield Public School by the Springfield Education Association.  A member of the faculty for thirty-five years, she is honored to be selected by her fellow teachers for the award.      Erickson grew up in Argyle, Minnesota, up...
Delmar Nelson with Legion Commander Chad Salonek.
Delmar Nelson was recognized last Wednesday evening at the Springfield Legion Hall for being a 70 year member of the Springfield American Legion Post #257. He is pictured with Legion Commander, Chad Salonek. 

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River Valley Track participants are pictured during the send off.
The River Valley Wildcats competed in the MSHSL State Track and Field Meet at St. Michael-Albertville High School June 10-12. In girls action, Marley Hewitt ran the 400 meter at 59.32, taking...

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