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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...
Springfield families and childcare providers now have a new ally in meeting the community’s childcare needs. A group of local parents, community members, and leaders has officially launched Springfield CARES (Childcare Advocacy, Recruitment, Education, and Sustainment), a nonprofit...
Springfield’s Burnstown/Brookville 4-H club and their animals were well represented at the Brown County Fair, held August 7-August 11. After a full week of events and camaraderie with fellow 4-H and FFA’ers. The students ended the fair with a Parade of Champions where all of the purple ribbon...
Another one of Springfield’s older historic buildings was razed last week. Graff Construction took down the 135-year-old pop factory building at 217 West Central. A number of neighbors and residents watched as the brick walls came tumbling down.
See complete story in this week's issue of the...
It’s fair time! The Brown County Free Fair is set to open August 6 for five big days at the fairgrounds in New Ulm.
County fairs are celebrations that bring people together each year. The county fair’s importance dates back in history when people loved to get together, celebrate and show others...
Local 4-hers did well at the Redwood County Fair July 17-20. They garnered a number of awards showing their animals and projects.
See page 9 in this week's issue of the Springfield Advance-Press.
Farmward Cooperative recently had the honor of hosting Alicia Sandberg, agriculture instructor at Springfield Public Schools, for a weeklong externship designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world agricultural careers.
Throughout the week, Sandberg engaged with every division of Farmward—...
More than 1,000 fans poured into Riverside Park on Wednesday, July 9, as the highly anticipated Fox 9 Town Ball Tour made its stop in Springfield, transforming the local ball field into a vibrant celebration of baseball, community spirit, and small-town pride.
From early afternoon until well after...
Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation in Springfield and across the state, offering convenience and an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional vehicles. The popularity is also due to the introduction of the vehicles as a rental option in many cities.
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Building on its growing reputation as a hub for rural emergency response education, Springfield recently hosted another successful training session focused on Helicopter Landing Zone Safety. The free training was held at the Springfield Ambulance facility and coordinated by South Central EMS.
The...
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