Stella Forster loads items for auction into a trailer. He is offering more than 2,000 items from his vintage, handmade and one-of-a-kind products.
Stella Forster to sell his lifetime collections
 “I never thought I had so much stuff,” Steve “Stella” Forster said as he loaded a trailer with “stuff” on a very warm July day.
The Kiddy Park in Riverside Park was extensively damaged by flooding.
Flood damage estimated at more than $250,000
Cleanup of the popular Riverside Park is underway and volunteers — organizations, businesses, individuals — are needed to give of time, labor and equipment in the endeavor.
Thunderstorms that poured heavy rain on already saturated soil caused flash flooding in southwestern Minnesota last week and sent the Big Cottonwood River on a rampage once again.
Springfield starts cleanup after historic flood
Southwestern Minnesota was hammered with rain — with impressive rainfall totals that caused severe flooding in Springfield and throughout the region over the July 4 holiday.
Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield and Lamberton Facts and Questions
What’s happening at Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield and Lamberton?
John Schenk gave his 34th gallon of blood June 18, when the Red Cross Bloodmobile was in Springfield. His sister, Jean Kitzmann of Sioux City, Iowa, came to congratulate him and also rolled up her sleeve and gave blood.
John Schenk is ‘big time’ blood donor
John Schenk, who lives in St. Cloud, walked into the Springfield Area Community Center in his hometown the afternoon of Monday, June 18, to take part in a Red Cross blood drive. This trip was a little more special than previous ones.
Richard Almich is Springfield’s interim city manager.
LeSueur Man is interim city manager
Springfield is a very attractive and well-maintained community,” says Richard F.
Stella Forster loads items for auction into a trailer. He is offering more than 2,000 items from his vintage, handmade and one-of-a-kind products.
The Kiddy Park in Riverside Park was extensively damaged by flooding.
Thunderstorms that poured heavy rain on already saturated soil caused flash flooding in southwestern Minnesota last week and sent the Big Cottonwood River on a rampage once again.
John Schenk gave his 34th gallon of blood June 18, when the Red Cross Bloodmobile was in Springfield. His sister, Jean Kitzmann of Sioux City, Iowa, came to congratulate him and also rolled up her sleeve and gave blood.
Richard Almich is Springfield’s interim city manager.
The Kiddy Park in Riverside Park was extensively damaged by flooding.

Flood damage estimated at more than $250,000

Cleanup of the popular Riverside Park is underway and volunteers — organizations, businesses, individuals — are needed to give of time, labor and equipment in the endeavor. City crews are taking care of necessary and some volunteers have been working at various chores every day since the water...
Thunderstorms that poured heavy rain on already saturated soil caused flash flooding in southwestern Minnesota last week and sent the Big Cottonwood River on a rampage once again.

Springfield starts cleanup after historic flood

Southwestern Minnesota was hammered with rain — with impressive rainfall totals that caused severe flooding in Springfield and throughout the region over the July 4 holiday. It began with a wave of severe, slow-moving storms in Lincoln and Murray Counties and severe thunderstorms  that brought...

Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield and Lamberton Facts and Questions

What’s happening at Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield and Lamberton? Kelsey Nylander, D.O., medical director at Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield and Lamberton, has submitted her resignation effective October 2018. This was a difficult, emotional decision for Dr. Nylander, but her...
John Schenk gave his 34th gallon of blood June 18, when the Red Cross Bloodmobile was in Springfield. His sister, Jean Kitzmann of Sioux City, Iowa, came to congratulate him and also rolled up her sleeve and gave blood.

John Schenk is ‘big time’ blood donor

John Schenk, who lives in St. Cloud, walked into the Springfield Area Community Center in his hometown the afternoon of Monday, June 18, to take part in a Red Cross blood drive. This trip was a little more special than previous ones.   For the 272nd time, Schenk stretched out his left arm and gave...

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The Kiddy Park in Riverside Park was extensively damaged by flooding.
Flood damage estimated at more than $250,000

Cleanup of the popular Riverside Park is underway and volunteers — organizations, businesses, individuals — are needed to give of time, labor and equipment in the endeavor.

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Front: Jillian Mays, Kyliey Hauschild, Gabby Anderson, Avery Wenisch, Rachel Beadell, Abbey Rasset, Emma Hauger, Kaylee Hillesheim. Back: Coach Travis Richert, Ellie Tonn, Jalivia Richert, Kiera Lafferty, Brooklyn Sturm, Ella Geis, Sami Walter, Marissa Pabst, Coach Paula Sturm.
Springfield 12U Softball Team wins State Championship
The Springfield 12U Softball Team won the 2018 Minnesota State Fastpitch Tier 11 State Championship in Hutchinson on July 8. After losing game one in the double elimination tournament the girls...

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