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Brown County Commissioners and county highway supervisor Wayne Stevens wrapped up three informational meetings held throughout the county to explain additional funding needs to maintain roads and bridges in the county. About 65 residents in …
03 Sep 15
The state patrol is searching for the Good Samaritan who pulled the driver of a burning truck to safety. Officials say a state trooper had halted traffic for a funeral procession in Windom Monday afternoon …
03 Sep 15
The New Ulm City Council reviisted the issue of electronic cigarette regulations at Tuesday’s meeting. No action was take as the issues was tabled until a public hearing can be held. councilors wanted to explore …
02 Sep 15
Brown County Commissioners and County Highway Supervisor Wayne Stevens held their final public information meeting on a location option sales tax to fund Brown County roads and bridges. The meeting was held in New Ulm …
02 Sep 15
St. Peter School and city officials unveiled the design of the new high school scheduled to be open in 2017. The school will sit on over 12 acres on the western edge of town and …
02 Sep 15
The completion date for the four-lane expansion of Highway 60 from Mountain Lake to Butterfield has been delayed from early October to early November due to delays from the paving contractor. The paving contractor estimates …
02 Sep 15
This year’s Multiple Measurement Ratings that evaluate student achievement and growth have been released. The ratings take into account standardized test scores, graduation rates and student growth to evaluate how much progress schools have made …
02 Sep 15
Two wind power projects in the region have had their permits revoked. The Sibley Wind Substation planned for southwest of Winthrop and Comfrey Wind Energy planned for west of Comfrey saw their licenses revoked by …
01 Sep 15
860 AM KNUJ/SAM 107.3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Joe McCabe of St. James. After he retired as City Administrator, he helped fill-in at the Chamber of Commerce. For …
