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A ban on luxury spas at hotels and massage parlors in the Maldives was lifted on Wednesday under pressure from the country’s key tourism industry a week after it was imposed as part of an effort to curb perceived vice.
04 Jan 12
The number of twins born in the United States has doubled in the last three decades largely as a result of fertility treatments, with one in 30 infants born in 2009 a twin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.
04 Jan 12
The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is looking for qualified applicants willing to live and work in Germany for up to 12 weeks. Hans Jooh Cultural Exchange Program candidates must be between 18 and 35 …
04 Jan 12
Minnesota Valley Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for the next Partner Family/Home Build in New Ulm. Applications are due February 15, 2012. Call 507-354-4287 or visit www.newulmhabitat.org for an application. Applications also available at New …
04 Jan 12
Warren H. Green, 85, Mountain Lake, MN died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Good Samaritan Village, Mountain Lake. Funeral service will be on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM at New Hope Lutheran Church …
04 Jan 12
Turn to high settting for 1 hour, then medium 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender.
04 Jan 12
An 18-year-old from North Mankato is dead after a car hit a tree in Nicollet County Tuesday night. It happened at just after 10:30 p-m at the intersection of Lookout Drive and Marie Lane in …
04 Jan 12
Nicollet County Administrator Bob Podhradsky has announced his intention to retire from public service this summer. Podhradsky has served as county administrator since 2001, but has been in government service for nearly 40 years. The …
04 Jan 12
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
