March 2022

Eugene Goblirsch

Eugene Goblirsch of rural Redwood Falls passed away peacefully on March 23rd at his home on the family farm, the same location where he was born 90 years earlier. He was the son of Charles and Margaret (Prokosch) Goblirsch and had a beloved sister, Dolores (Rothmeier). Gene attended St. Anne’s School in Wabasso and was a lifelong member of the parish. He proudly served in the Army as a Military Police officer in Berlin, Germany. In 1955, he married the cute neighbor girl, Marlene Manderscheid, the love of his life. They had a “handful” (as they lovingly described them) of children: Gerry (Sonja) of Alexandria, Kris (Kevin) Callahan of Eagan, Bob (Janelle) of Wabasso, Ken of Redwood Falls, and Sandy of Redwood Falls. They were blessed with twelve grandchildren: Sam (Jessica) and Sophie (Adrienne) Callahan, Brandon Goblirsch, Mindy (Ryan) Fleischer, Jamie (Beau) Taylor, Gina, Dustin, Kendra, Brady (Courtney), Alaina, Maverick, and Marshal Goblirsch; and a slew of adorable pets. Gene was the grandpa who taught all the kids to shoot and to fish, and he always had a pliers handy.

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Cards name three to All Big South squad

Following a successful 2021-22 campaign the Redwood Valley boys basketball team had three players named to the First-Team All Big South squad. The senior trio of Alex Lang, Carson Woodford and Drew Lundeen were all honored after helping lead the Cards to a 22-win season that saw them fall one game shy of a State Tournament berth and a tie for second in the Big South West Conference standings.

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College News

Area students, Haley Hacker of Morgan, and Kaleb Serbus of Redwood Falls, have earned Dean's List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the semester.

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March 8th grade Cardinals of the Month

Why was LiliAnna nominated for Cardinal of the Month? LiliAnna has been nominated for Cardinal of the Month for the hard work she has demonstrated all year long. She is a student who is kind and respectful to everyone around her. Lili has several attributes that will help her be very successful in her high school career and beyond. We have enjoyed having Lili in the middle school and her involvement in her extracurricular activities as well.

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Minnesota beef producer shares story to celebrate National Ag Day

Getting involved in agriculture is more important than ever. With more than 98% of Americans having little to no direct connection to farming or ranching, now, more than ever, there’s a need and opportunity for the agriculture community to tell its story. In honor of National Ag Day, the Minnesota Beef Council is sharing one story of a Minnesota beef producer who understands the importance of inspiring the next generation to get involved.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat goes on stage this weekend

Song and dance come to the local stage this weekend when the Springfield Community Theatre and Springfield Community Education present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Based on the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers in the Book of Genesis, the musical goes on stage at Springfield Public School this Saturday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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Wabasso Senior Dining menu through April 8

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wabasso Senior Dining is only offering home delivery of meals, until further notice. Home delivery is available to those residing in Wabasso, Wanda, Lucan, Seaforth, Vesta, Delhi, Lamberton, Redwood Falls, Clements, Morton, Fairfax, Franklin, Gibbon, and Winthrop. To order a meal, or for more information, call Diane at 507-829-2385. You are asked to call one day prior by noon to order a meal. The cost is $4 a meal for those ages 60 and over; $2 on Thursdays for Wabasso residents. In response to social distancing measures, there are no senior dining activities in Wabasso at this time.

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