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The Mankato City Council has voted to ban the use of e-cigarettes in public buildings. Monday’s vote was 6-1. The ban on the vapor-emitting devices comes over concerns whether that vapor is dangerous, especially second-hand. …
14 Jan 14
The New Ulm Sister Cities Commission on Monday presented its annual recognition award to long-time Sister Cities Commissioner Terry Johnson. Sister Cities Chair Bruce Fenske says that Johnson has served the Commission for 14 years, …
14 Jan 14
The Nicollet County Board sided with the City of Nicollet last week concerning the state’s future plans for the intersection of Highways 14 and 111. The Board voted to encourage the Minnesota Department of Transportation …
13 Jan 14
Local area State Senator Kathy Sheran, as well as Representatives Kathy Brynaert and Clark Johnson are inviting residents of Senate District 19 to join them at town hall meetings today (MON) and Tuesday. The first …
13 Jan 14
The recent cold snap put a damper on blood donations across the state, and the American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to help boost donations. Spokesperson Sue Thesenga says Minnesota blood drive cancellations in …
13 Jan 14
The New Ulm City Council on Tuesday approved the proposed capital improvement projects for the city for 2014. The work on utilities, streets and alleys in New Ulm this year is expected to cost around …
08 Jan 14
Voters in the MACCRAY School District have rejected a proposal to build a new $20-million combined elementary school in Clara City and close two other aging campuses in Raymond and Maynard. The vote was held …
08 Jan 14
The St. James Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Of The Year for 2013. Anytime Fitness of St. James will be honored during the St. James Chamber Annual Banquet later this month. It …
08 Jan 14
The 33rd annual New Ulm Farm City Hub Club Farm Show takes place today (FRI) and Saturday at the New Ulm Civic Center. Hub Club Spokesperson Michele Schroeder says that the Farm Show has a …
