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Former State Senator Dennis Fredrickson of New Ulm was recently presented the 2011 Carlson-Minge Award by the conservation group Friends of the Minnesota Valley. The annual award is given to a current or former elected …
06 Dec 11
Minnesota state senators are meeting for another Capitol hearing on the Vikings’ stadium push, this one to discuss how the state might raise money for a portion of the cost. Two Senate committees convene a …
06 Dec 11
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train makes a stop in New Ulm and other local communities this week. The special train comes through the area on Wednesday. It stops in Springfield at 3pm, New Ulm at …
05 Dec 11
Governor Dayton is telling leaders of Minnesota’s counties that he’s sympathetic to their financial difficulties, but he’s not promising any relief. Dayton spoke today (MON) at the annual convention of the Association of Minnesota Counties …
05 Dec 11
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. Today (MON), eligible donors can give blood at the MSU-Mankato School of Nursing from 9am to 3:15pm. On Tuesday there’s …
05 Dec 11
Jolly Old St. Nikolaus visits the City of New Ulm this (MON) evening. St. Nick and his sidekick, Krumpus, will be at the new Hope and Healing Center on 20th South Street beginning at 6pm. …
05 Dec 11
The Arlington City Council is holding a Truth In Taxation hearing for the community this (MON) evening. Arlington City Administrator Matt Yanick says that Arlington’s proposed property tax levy for 2012 is a 5% increase …
05 Dec 11
The state Health Department is kicking off its “Ban the Bug” campaign today (MON) urging Minnesotans to get vaccinated for influenza. Infectious Disease Division Director Kris Ehresmann says the first week of December is a …
05 Dec 11
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 …
