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Bill Vogel is pictured with his family. From L: Lydia, Will, and June, with Mel and Bill.
The Brown Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognizes Bill Vogel as the Outstanding Conservationist for 2025 in Brown County. Bill and his wife, Melanie, live south of Springfield in Stately Township with their children Lydia, Will, and June. He is a third-generation farmer who believes...
The South Dakota State University Concert Choir
The South Dakota State University Concert Choir presented a concert at Springfield High School Monday morning, October 27.  The group was in the area on their annual fall choir tour and had performed in Sleepy Eye Sunday evening.  They presented the concert to choir students from Springfield,...
MidCountry Bank and SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
MidCountry Bank associates from the area gathered for a team connection, recognition and service event Monday, October 13.  All branches were closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day, so they gathered for teamwork sessions to strengthen bonds, reflect on their impact and celebrate the heart...
Springfield High School Health Careers Class welcomes professionals
The Introduction to Health Careers class at Springfield High School, taught by Maggie Meyer, has invited health and safety professionals to address their class over the next few weeks.  Last Thursday, the North Memorial Air Care helicopter arrived in Springfield at Sticker Field and the staff on...
Springfield Fire Department
This week is the annual National Fire Prevention Week. Each year the campaign focuses on educating people about the simple, yet important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.  This year’s campaign is , “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It...
Chet Roush is pictured with students who participated in the Comic Book Workshop at the library.
 Students in first through sixth grades at St. Raphael Catholic School participated in a Comic Book Workshop at the Springfield Public Library last Wednesday, September 24.  The students had lots of fun with Chet Roush who has been doing the workshops for the last three years.      The students...
Springfield School Board members from L: Jeff Kretsch, Adam Seifert, Sarah  Groebner, Jessica Potter, Justin Roiger, Lori Groebner and Victor Thatcher.
The Minnesota School Boards Association has designated September as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated leaders who serve as the guiding light for student success in public schools across the state. This month, Springfield proudly joins school districts...
Theresa Beckman
 A familiar face has returned to Springfield!   Theresa Beckman recently became the new Housing Coordinator/Director at The Maples, the Assisted Living Complex on the St. John’s Circle of Care Campus. She is excited to be back.  “Nobody loves Springfield as much as I do,” she commented in a recent...
Rotary Rose Sale
 The Springfield Rotary Club is conducting its annual Rotary Rose Sale again this year.  The sale is entering its thirty-second year of supporting the Springfield community. Everyone enjoys roses.  Most people associate roses with love, but the beautiful flowers are for more than just special...
Alejandra Bejarano, Region 9, presented the strategic plan to city council on Aug. 20.
The City of Springfield is setting a course for its future through a new Strategic Economic Development Plan and Housing Study that highlights housing, workforce, and quality of life as key areas of focus. The plan was developed in partnership with Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) and...

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