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  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.  Did you know...
Mikayla Opatz with her sheep
  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...
2023 Springfield School Board from L: Lori  Groebner, Justin Roiger, Sarah Groebner, Jessica Potter, Mike Vogel, Jeff Kretsch and Victor Thatcher.
  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...
Kyle Quesenberry
  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...
Councilmembers Shelley Frantz and Theresa Beckman take the oath of office.
  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.
Adolphson’s, on the corner of Central St. and Marshall Ave., in the early 1970s.
  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...
Maxine Meine, Lindsey Beyer and Jill Vanderwal at the state capitol.
  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...
“Snow Courteous”
  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...
  Happy Holidays! Found in the Special Edition inserted in this issue are  Christmas greetings and delightful children's stories.  Some will make you smile . . . some will make you laugh and others will make you mindful of the special aspect of the Christmas season.  Sit back, read and enjoy! 

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