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New Ulm’s Community and Seniors Together held their annual meeting on Tuesday, and the CAST “Extraordinary Contributions Award” was presented to senior volunteer Isla Hoffman. She has directed and produced over 20 theater productions for …
16 Jan 13
The Sibley County Board made it official last week – there will be a Sibley County administrator beginning February 11th. Arlington Administrator Matt Jaunich has been appointed to the newly-created position, with a starting annual …
15 Jan 13
KNUJ’s Hometown Hero for the Month of January is Betty Rausch of New Ulm. The 83-year-old shares her time and talent on a daily basis. She volunteers many hours at MRCI Bargains, helps out with …
09 Jan 13
It’s that time of year when blood donations across the state tend to decline. Red Cross Spokesperson Sue Gonsior says that bad weather, flu and colds keep people away, but hundreds of units of blood …
07 Jan 13
The Minnesota Historical Society has announced that over $155,000 worth of grants are being awarded in dozens of counties across the state to help organizations preserve and share Minnesota history. Local recipients of the grants …
04 Jan 13
Two people are holding winning tickets worth $1-million each from the Minnesota Lottery’s New Year’s Day drawing. The two Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets were sold in Crow Wing and Pine Counties. These tickets are just …
02 Jan 13
The New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club has announced the 2013 recipients of the organization’s Service to Agriculture Award. Steve and Kerry Hoffman of rural New Ulm will be honored, and roasted, at the Hub Club’s …
31 Dec 12
The month-long crackdown on drunk drivers across the state continues as Minnesotans prepare to celebrate the upcoming New Year this weekend. Law enforcement officials statewide are taking part in the “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled …
27 Dec 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 …
