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Sanborn American Legion Post 286 Commander Cleve Simonson presents 70-year member citation to his father, R.P. ‘Bob’ Simonson.

Bob Simonson honored 70 years as a Legionnaire

R.P. “Bob” Simonson was recently recognized for 70 years as a member of the American Legion Post 286 in Sanborn. It was with great pride that Bob received his Certificate of Recognition from his son, Cleve Simonson, the current Commander of that post. Following is the message on the certificate...

Elli Götz and Marie O’Leary are pictured with Shelly Frantz and Marie’s mother, Colleen O’Leary,” during their visit at Fritz’ Café.

Austrian visitor charmed during Springfield visit

An Austrian woman was charmed during her recent visit to Springfield. Elli Götz, of Vienna, accompanied Marie O’Leary to her hometown, Springfield, during a two and a half-week road trip. During previous trips to the United States, Elli visited New York, Chicago and Washington, DC. “This time I...

Delmar Nelson receives thanks and appreciation for his many years driving school bus from bus service owner Joe Schieffert.

Delmar Nelson turns in his keys after driving school bus 25 years

Delmar Nelson has retired for the third time; but this time, he says, it is permanent. Nelson worked 24 years for 3M in New Ulm and took early retirement at age 55. However, after awhile, he became bored and decided to seek a part-time job. He learned that the local bus service was in need of...

Finishing work on the landscaping in front of the Springfield Public School greenhouse on Central Street was completed on Friday, May 26. Pictured planting and putting landscaping rock in place are, from left: Maddie McCone and Briana Schmidt, Elementary Principal Jeff Kuehn with wheelbarrow, FFA Booster and Ag Businessman Charlie McCone, Agriculture Education teacher Sarah Lee, and Agriculture Education and Industrial Technology Teacher T.J. Brown

Greenhouse garden — pretty and a place to relax

Springfield High School Supermileage Challenge team — from left: Andi Hoffmann, Shayla Sprenger, Kaylie Windschitl, Dan Sargent, Justin Haugo, Chris Longsdorf, Tanner Weisensel, Luke Wenisch and Andrew Beckman.

Tigers are runner-up at State Supermileage Challenge

Springfield High School Supermileage team finished second in the Stock division in the 29th Annual Minnesota Technology and Engineering Educators Association Chall-enge in Brainerd May 15-16. The Tigers built a car that averaged 519.70 mpg and was runner-up to Alden-Conger that averaged 827.69 mpg...

Town Hall Meeting rescheduled

Memorial Service is Monday evening

John Watson Post 257 American Legion will conduct the annual Memorial Day service at 5 p.m. Monday, May 29, in the performing arts auditorium at Springfield Public School. An invitation is extended to all to join in remembering the veterans of all wars. The American Legion Color Guard, Sons of the...

Springfield 2017 Teacher of the Year Mark Buerkle

Teacher of the Year Mark Buerkle sets high standards for students

“Kids deserve the show every day,” said 2017 Springfield Teacher of the Year Mark Buerkle during a recent interview. “We can’t just come in and teach,” Mr. Buerkle continued. “They deserve our enthusiasm. They deserve our attention. It’s important to listen to them. I think I do a pretty good job...

Springfield High School Class of 2017 top scholars — Salutatorian Kate Quesenberry and Valedictorian Callie Wersal — will deliver the commencement address at graduation exercises Friday evening.

Springfield celebrates commencement

Commencement represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. It brings together a community to share in the joy of accomplished goals. Springfield High School will conduct its 2017...

Bike Share Program pushes on with grant funding

In October 2016, the Springfield Community Wellness Team became aware of several cities in the state of Minnesota that operated a bike share program. These particular communities solicited used bicycles that were in good condition and painted them a unique color to identify them within their...