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Projects in Martin County, North Mankato, Waseca and Waldorf will receive a total of $3.5 million dollars in funding through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Local Road Immprovement program. Projects range from roundabouts, sidewalk and …
06 Mar 18
The Minnesota Elementary School Principal’s Association recognized the principal of Washington Learning Center in New Ulm with the Division Leadership Achievement award. Dawn Brown was recognized by colleagues statewide February 8th during the annual MESPA …
06 Mar 18
A sophomore at Fairmont High School recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award was given to Izzy Munsch based on the large number of hours she has spent volunteering. The notification letter arrived …
06 Mar 18
The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community notification meeting to inform the public of four offenders being released including Dustin Hoium, Eugene Kropp Junior, Timothy Lincoln and Darwin Lange. The Sibley County Sheriff’s …
05 Mar 18
A recent study shows that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits lag behind the average cost of a meal in southern Minnesota counties. The Urban Institute’s report found Blue Earth County’s average meal cost was 21 …
05 Mar 18
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery celebrated its diamond anniversary and local veterans of the restaurant were honored. Pat Holmes has been operating various Perkins over the last 25 including the Perkins in New Ulm which is …
05 Mar 18
New royalty was crowned in Sleepy Eye Saturday night in ceremonies at the Event Center. Jody Hansen, daughter of Craig and Linda Hansen was crowned 2018 Miss Sleepy Eye. Princesses are Courtney Dittbenner, daughter of …
05 Mar 18
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office investigated a threat made against the Nicollet Public School and found no eminent danger to students or staff at the school. The Sheriff’s Office together with Nicollet Public School officials …
03 Mar 18
8-60 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Josie Horstmann of Nicollet! Josie the daughter of Jen and Jeff Horstmann was recently recognized as the top Kindergarten reader …
