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Townships are the oldest form of government in Minnesota, dating back to 1787 when Minnesota was established as part of the Northwest Ordinance. The State of Minnesota is divided into 1,780 townships in 87 counties. While a county is a unit of local government within a state, a township is a...
The community dug themselves and, in many cases, their neighbors out after last week’s storms. According to our local weather observer, Russell Rogotzke, we received 10.1 inches of snow from Tuesday, Feb. 21 to Thursday, Feb. 23. We’ve received 50.2 inches of snow for the season.
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Springfield High School graduate Mikayla Opatz has earned the highest honor in FFA, the American FFA Degree.
Mikayla was excited when she learned that she earned the American FFA Degree as it takes a great deal of time, dedication and effort. It is the highest honor awarded to FFA members who...
The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month to build awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. Springfield School District is joining other public school districts from across the...
By Jeff Krueger
Snowmobiles have always been a favorite pastime sport of the Quesenberry family—Harmon, Megan, Tori, Kate and Kyle. “There is something about being out in the open on the machine that gives you a shot of adrenaline. It is just a feel-good feeling taking in the scenery from...
Newly elected councilmember Shelley Frantz (Ward 2) and returning councilmember Theresa Beckman (Ward 1) took the oath of office at the beginning of January’s regular city council meeting.
See complete story in this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.
Fashion trends tend to come and go. Women are driven more by style trends while men tend to purchase and stick with items that are practical and they are comfortable with. Women’s styles have changed drastically from what they were fifty to sixty years ago. Most women of that era were usually...
Over thirty representatives from area long-term care facilities boarded a bus headed to the Minnesota State Capitol Monday, January 9 to discuss with legislators the present worker shortage crisis in senior care.
Senator Gary Dahms and State House Representative Paul Torkelson met with the...
There is snow everywhere these days! Our last two storms have dumped a tremendous amount of everyone’s favorite “white stuff” on Springfield and the surrounding area. With over a foot last week, there has been a lot of snow removal and clearing taking place. The city crews and many residential...
The first day of winter or winter solstice arrived in the Northern Hemisphere at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, December 21. It is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year, making it the shortest day of the year. After we reach the winter solstice, the days begin to once again grow...
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