News
There was a lot of excitement in the air as juniors and seniors gathered at Springfield High School this past Saturday to celebrate their prom. It’s been two years since a prom was held here in Springfield. Last year’s prom was cancelled due to Covid-19.
While this year’s event was different to...
Nancy Hansen, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), is a new face on the avenue in Springfield. Nancy and her husband, Patrick, with the Redwood Area Group of Thrivent Financial purchased Freedom Financial from Mark and Bev Clennon effective April 15.
We welcome Thrivent Financial to the local...
Nearly a year ago, Emily Wendt’s family surprised her with a going away party as she was being deployed with the National Guard. This past week, Emily turned the tables and surprised her family on Thursday, April 29, at the Riverside Park Softball Field.
Emily has spent the past 11 months being...
By Wendy Krier
The Springfield School Board received great ratings and excellent rates for the school building bond sale.
Matthew Hammer, Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, did a presentation during the regular school board meeting held on April 14, 2021. During the presentation the school board...
By Jeff Krueger
Did you know that April is National Recycling Month? National Recycling Month was created in 1989 by President George Bush. The purpose was to reform America’s solid waste management. At the time, the United States produced 160 million tons of solid waste each year as available...
Over fifty years ago, Herb Scheffler bought his first road grader for $1,200 that he used to grade the roads of Charlestown Township. That was the start of a very successful construction business. The Scheffler family has made a name for itself in the business in the Sanborn, Lamberton,...
At the start of a beautiful Easter weekend, staff children of St. John’s Circle of Care hunted for eggs. The care facility set up three different sections for the egg hunt spread throughout the campus . The children were separated by age groups for the Easter egg hunt. Residents enjoyed watching...
Kahla Petersen and Dale (Lumber) Lindmeier were honored on Saturday, March 27, 2021, by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dale Lindmeier was presented with the 2020 Spirit of Springfield Award.
Kahla Peterson owner of Deluxe Print was presented with the 2020 Business of the Year award. ...
Last year, the Springfield Area Convention and Visitors Bureau asked for the community’s help for a project.
The group asked the community for photos and artwork which highlighted Springfield. The photos were to be placed on banners which will be hung on Highway 14, Cass Ave and eventually...
Changes are taking place at Springfield Market! The market began its construction and reset project in the store last week. The finished product will be a fresh, new, up-to-date look that will be pleasing for all local and area shoppers.
The remodel project will be done in phases. Phase One has...
Pages
Springfield Advance-Press
13 S. Marshall Avenue PO Box 78 Springfield, MN 56087
507-723-4225