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The Springfield School Board and District recognized outgoing board members Megan Quesenberry and Eric Schwarzrock (pictured with Board President Jeff Kretsch) for their years of service to the students, district and school community during the December 9, school board meeting.
    The Springfield School Board met inside the Media Center at the school on December 9. The first item on the agenda was the resignation of School Board member, Mandy Rasset. The district had received a resignation letter from Rasset effective November 30, due to her relocating. The board...
This past week the weather was above normal temps for this time of year. According to our local weather observer Russell Rogotzke, we had a high of 52 degrees last Wednesday, December 9. That evening we also had a wonderful sunset, that turned the sky shades of pink, purple, gold and red.  The US...
Last week Springfield Market replaced the sidewalk near the main entrance and exit. Pam Tauer and Dan Anderson are excited about the new plans for the market.
Many in the community saw work was being done to the outside of Springfield Market as the grocery store replaced the sidewalk near the main entrance and exit doors last week.  This is the first of several upgrades that the store has planned.  “This is the beginning of doing some nice things in the...
Springfield Public Schools
During their regular November School Board meeting the board approved a resolution to move forward with the School Building Bonds and calling for an election next year.  Before they approved the resolution they heard from Superintendent Keith Kottke who discussed the Facility Task Force...
Doug Walton, in the lift and David Roiger were busy putting up holiday decorations downtown last Wednesday November 18. 
While things looked different this past Veteran’s Day, one thing that hadn’t changed was Springfield’s American Legion John Watson Post #257 salute to veterans.  The Springfield Legion Honor Guard performed several gun salutes in town. They began at St Raphael Catholic School, then at Springfield’s...
The State of Minnesota is set for the highest voter turnout record in the entire country in the November 3 election.  According to Secretary of State Steve Simon, of the 4.1 million eligible voters in the state, 3.2 million voted (78%).  It is turning out to be a historic 2020 election! While...
Josh Hoffmann, NP
A native of the Morgan area, Josh Hoffmann, NP, has a passion for rural life and building relationships with his patients to help improve their quality of life.  “I began my career as a registered nurse in a critical access hospital ER/Med Surg department,” Hoffmann said. “I have always been amazed...
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Dale Lindmeier as the Spirit of Springfield and Deluxe Print as the Business of the Year. An awards banquet to honor them is set for Saturday, November 14, 2020 at The Springfield Area Community Center. Normally the award recipients are honored...
Nicholas Klisch and John Ryan are on the Springfield City Council ballot. Nicholas Klisch is running for Ward I and John Ryan is running for Ward II. Both candidates answered a list of questions ahead of the election to inform voters.  See complete article in this week's issue of the Springfield...

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