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Minnesota National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 125th Field Artillery will be returning home to New Ulm and St. Peter this Sunday, following a 9-month deployment to Kuwait. Members of both communities are encouraged …
28 Apr 12
Visitors to historic sites in the City of New Ulm can now view video clips on the city’s history with their smart phones. A total of 16 QR Code Placards that can be scanned by …
28 Apr 12
The Mayor of North Mankato is asking area residents to contact Governor Dayton and state lawmakers as part of a new push for funding the expansion of Highway 14 from North Mankato to New Ulm. …
28 Apr 12
Several high school proms are taking place around the local area this weekend. School districts holding their formal dances on Saturday include: Belle Plaine, BOLD, Comfrey, GFW, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, Mountain …
27 Apr 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday agreed to seek bids on the sale of the district’s former middle school building. Superintendent Harold Remme says 2 groups have expressed interest in purchasing the …
27 Apr 12
A total of 2 candidates have applied for the vacant Ward 2 New Ulm City Council seat. The seat is empty following the resignation of Councilor Todd Olson due to a career move out of …
27 Apr 12
The Minnesota Valley Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has announced the name of their latest partner family to receive a new home. The Gendron-Bronstad family of New Ulm will contribute 200 “sweat-equity” hours toward the …
26 Apr 12
The City of Fairfax has officially opened the doors on it’s new city hall. The new facility is located in the old 1st National Bank building on 1st Street Southeast in Fairfax, across from where …
26 Apr 12
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 …
