The Springfield Advance-Press takes home two awards in the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced January 30 as a part of the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s 158th Annual Convention.
The newspaper as a whole won second place for our Class A...
Generally, the first City Council meeting of the year is a busy one as many items need to be approved. This year’s meeting was no different.
The meeting began with Mayor Lowell Helget, Councilor Nicholas Klisch, Councilor Josh Anderson and Councilor Jeanette Pidde taking the oath of office. Soon...
The annual reorganization of the Springfield School District 85 Board of Education was conducted during their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 8.
Jeff Kretsch was reelected Chairman of the board. Justin Roiger was reelected Clerk. Jessica Potter was elected Treasurer.
Board members...
The Springfield Community Theatre will bring back the popular “Something To Do On a Saturday Night” variety show Saturday evening, February 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Auditorium at Springfield Public School.
SCT is in search of acts and performers for the show. We know there are some...
Our 2024 Golden Ages Yearbook is now available!
Swing by the Advance-Press to pick up a copy.
Here’s hoping your Christmas is trimmed with beauty, friendship, goodwill and all the joy this special season brings.
Folks like you remind us how lucky we are to be a part of such a fine community.
Your kindness & generosity are an inspiration to us, and we are truly grateful to have readers...
The Christmas story is one of “good news and great joy” and that beautiful story will be retold in a live Nativity Pageant December 6-7 in Springfield. The pageant will be performed outdoors under the stars with one performance at 7:00 p.m. each evening.
The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre...
The Maples at St. John is excited to announce the launch of its Leaves of Change “Give to the Max” fundraising campaign, running throughout November and culminating on November 21, 2024 which is Give to the Max Day. The goal of this initiative is to raise $35,000 for much-needed improvements...
Veterans Day is a time for all Americans to pay respect to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect and honor them for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
The holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of...
The Springfield City Council met for their regular meeting the evening of Wednesday, Oct 16. All council members were present.
During the Citizens’ Forum section of the meeting, Mary Glaeseman, Springfield Library Board Treasurer, spoke to council about some concerns she’s been having. ...