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The Springfield Public Library is celebrating with gratitude and joy the twenty-fifth anniversary of the library building — a wonderful gift to our community from a woman who might have been considered a stranger in Springfield.
The history of the library building is an amazing story of...
Char Frank, owner and operator of Springfield Floral and Décor by Char, announces the opening of Emporium II, where she will show the building and decorating supplies during Springfield’s Holiday Open House Wednesday, November 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Emporium II is located in the former...
Thomas Goeritz of St. James has been hired interim administrator at St. John’s Circle of Care.
Goeritz, who has extensive experience in the nursing home industry, assumes the responsibilities of leadership following the recent resignation of Josh Jensen, who served as CEO during the past 10 years...
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Neil Neidt, retired after teaching art 35 years at Springfield High School, claimed first prize with his painting of Zinnia, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in the 2017 Juried Art Show at Springfield Public Library. It was during a recent visit to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum that he saw a...
The Springfield Public Library will hold open house this evening (Wednesday, October 18) to celebrate the opening of the annual Juried Art Show.
The reception will be in the Altermatt Gallery from 7:00 to 9:00. All participating artists and the public are invited.
Awards will be announced at...
As part of the work of transitioning from “Augsburg College” to “Augsburg University,” staff worked with professional designers — some of them, Augsburg alumni — to create an Augsburg University logo and a restored seal.
The Augsburg University logo was designed by Springfield’s Samuel Gross ’99,...
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This week is Fire Prevention Week and the theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” Firefighters help keep our community safe with fire safety education. The department suggests households develop a plan and practice together. Springfield firefighters are pictured — front, from left:...
The Engine Doctor, Roger Steinke, has closed shop and is retiring. He will sell his business inventory at public auction Saturday.
“I’ve had a good run,” Steinke said during a recent interview. “I have enjoyed my work, but it’s time” to retire.
Steinke studied mechanics and engine repair for two...
Farmward Cooperative (formerly Harvest Land Cooperative, recently merged with Co-Op County Farmers Elevator of Renville) received the first grain in its new grain storage facility Wednesday, Sept. 27. The new facility is located along U.S. Highway 71 between Redwood Falls and Sanborn by the...
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical will be presented on stage by Springfield Community Theatre and Springfield Public School Community Education next month. A Christmas Carol: The Music is based on Charles Dickens 1843 novella of the same name. While the group has been working on the set, scenery...
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