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Congratulations to our local-area Princess Kay Finalists! Representing Brown County: Laura Rosenhammer of Sleepy Eye, the daughter of John and Patty Rosenhammer. Representing McLeod County: Elizabeth Nix of Plato, the daughter of Tim and Ann …
21 May 12
Student volunteers from St. Peter High School on Friday bagged more than 30,000 meals for hungry children around the world. The Kids Against Hunger event was organized by the St. Peter High School National Honor …
21 May 12
Students at GFW Elementary School in Gibbon got to duct-tape their teacher to the wall this week while raising money for a good cause. The March Of Dimes fundraiser gave the kids a chance to …
21 May 12
County Dairy Princesses from around the state are taking part in the Princess Kay Finalist Selection Event in St. Joseph this weekend. Approximately 75 princesses are vying for the chance to be one of the …
19 May 12
The August Schell Brewing Company is holding the first-ever “Lager Lauf” 6K and 12K Run-Walk today (SAT) in New Ulm. Schell’s Spokesperson Kyle Marti says it’s a great chance to get out and enjoy New …
19 May 12
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools will be presenting the annual Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards this weekend. Dennis Franta is receiving the Cathedral High School Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. Steve and Pat Reinhart will both …
18 May 12
The Nicollet School Board has approved a 2-year contract for a new superintendent for the school district. Blue Earth Area High School Principal Jack Eustice will begin his duties as the new Nicollet superintendent on …
18 May 12
The Springfield School District has announced it’s Teacher Of The Year for 2012. Science and Physical Education teacher Lyle Gomarko has been teaching in Springfield since 1986. He has served as Head Football Coach for …
18 May 12
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
