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Despite opposition from Governor Dayton, the Minnesota House has voted to let schools lay off teachers based on their performance in the classroom and look beyond seniority in job-protection decision. If the Senate passes the …
28 Apr 12
A New Richland woman accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist because she was texting while driving has been sentenced to perform 480 hours of community service. 23-year-old Erica Nelson was also placed on …
27 Apr 12
A Trimont man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Iowa this week. Vernon Handevidt was reportedly driving his motorcycle just north of Superior, Iowa when he swerved to avoid a deer. He then …
27 Apr 12
The US Senate has decided to prop up the financially-ailing US Postal Service, meaning thousands of jobs and hundreds of post offices could stay open. In Minnesota, 117 post offices and 5 distribution facilities were …
27 Apr 12
The Friends of ISD 88 group is holding a special fundraising event tonight (FRI). Friends of ISD 88 Spokesperson Tamara Furth it is an adult event that include entertainment by the Concord Singers and the …
27 Apr 12
A total of 2 candidates have applied for the vacant Ward 2 New Ulm City Council seat. The seat is empty following the resignation of Councilor Todd Olson due to a career move out of …
27 Apr 12
A New Ulm man faces a felony drug charge after authorities found a pound of marijuana in his home. 26-year-old Justin Patrick Allen Weston was charged with a 5th-degree controlled substance crime this week in …
27 Apr 12
Authorities continue to investigate the theft of cash and firearms from a Fairfax business that occurred last month, and a $1,000 reward is now being offered for information on the case. Unknown persons forced their …
27 Apr 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 …
