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The New Ulm Public School Board set the 2016 final levy at Thursday nights meeting. The board approved a 2.9 percent increase. A Truth and Taxation meeting was held December 3rd when Business Manager Myrna …
19 Dec 15
After voters approved a $24 million building referendum in November, the St. James School Board began planning construction details at a recent meeting. The district plans to upgrade technology and science rooms, bring the indoor …
19 Dec 15
Bird watchers who participated in the Bethany Hawkwatch say numbers for migrating raptors were impressive this year. Counters kept track of birds viewed at two Mankato locations between August 15 and December 15. The total …
19 Dec 15
For the third year in a row Explore Minnesota is hosting a statewide scavenger hunt. The Scavenger Hunt is called “Checkpoint Minnesota” and the contest includes 10 checkpoints at Minnesota winter winter destinations. Every participant …
19 Dec 15
For those who hate grocery shopping, HyVee has introduced a new way to do it from the comfort of your home or office. You can now shop online and have groceries delivered. HyVee Aisles Online …
19 Dec 15
Two more men have been charged as a result of a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension prostitution sting on Craigslist that targets men attempting to solicit underage girls. Thirty-two-year-old Andrew John Versteeg of Eagle Lake and …
18 Dec 15
Lone Star BBQ and Grill in downtown St. Peter surprised employees and residents in the city when they made the decision to close down citing staffing issues as the reason. The announcement was made Thursday, …
18 Dec 15
The annual Dakota 38+2 ride from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato to honor those who were hanged following the U.S. Dakota War of 1862 are scheduled to make stops in Redwood County this weekend. …
18 Dec 15
8-60 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Sue Kiethan of Gaylord. Keithan was honored earlier this year with other “Women of Distinction”. She currently serves as treasurer …
