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The New Ulm City Council will discuss the possible need to enact eminent domain proceedings on property for the Minnesota River Flood Levy during a special meeting this (MON) evening. The proposal before the council …
21 May 12
The 2012 election season officially gets underway Tuesday. That’s when filings open for the various offices – federal, state, county and some cities – that will be on the ballot on the November 6th general …
21 May 12
Congratulations to our local-area Princess Kay Finalists! Representing Brown County: Laura Rosenhammer of Sleepy Eye, the daughter of John and Patty Rosenhammer. Representing McLeod County: Elizabeth Nix of Plato, the daughter of Tim and Ann …
21 May 12
More information has been released on the closure of the US Postal Service mail-processing center in Mankato. The facility has been targeted since last summer as part of a massive consolidation effort, and it was …
21 May 12
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul took control of Minnesota’s state Republican Convention over the weekend. The Paul backers scored a major victory Saturday when they claimed 12 of 13 delegate slots to the …
21 May 12
County Dairy Princesses from around the state are taking part in the Princess Kay Finalist Selection Event in St. Joseph this weekend. Approximately 75 princesses are vying for the chance to be one of the …
19 May 12
The August Schell Brewing Company is holding the first-ever “Lager Lauf” 6K and 12K Run-Walk today (SAT) in New Ulm. Schell’s Spokesperson Kyle Marti says it’s a great chance to get out and enjoy New …
19 May 12
US Representative Ron Paul got a very warm welcome at Minnesota’s State Republican Convention on Friday. The Texas congressman shared his message of a less aggressive US foreign policy, personal liberty, and the role of …
19 May 12
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
