Le Sueur Militia Marker
Le Sueur County has been awarded a $3,600 grant from the state to honor militia members who helped defend the City of New Ulm during the 1862 Sioux Uprising. A marker honoring the 150 members …
11 May 12
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District 88 Cuts Teachers
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday approved a resolution placing 5 teachers on partial unrequested leaves of absence. The reductions are reportedly the last of a series of budget cuts this year …
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High School Graduations Begin
High school seniors around the area are wrapping up their high school careers in the coming days, and graduation ceremonies begin taking place this week. Several school districts in southwestern Minnesota that started the school …
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Rural Post Offices Saved
A new plan coming out of the US Senate will reportedly save the United States Postal Service around $500-million a year, and keep numerous rural post offices from closing. The proposal calls for cutting the …
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Sleepy Eye School Cuts
The Sleepy Eye School Board on Wednesday approved part-time cuts to several school programs. The board approved partial cuts to the Sleepy Eye band program, as well as art, social studies, business and Family and …
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MN Drought Mostly Over
The drought is officially over for nearly all of Minnesota. The new map from the US Drought Monitor shows that only about 10% of Minnesota remains in drought. Three months ago, 96% of the state …
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Tourism Person Of the Year
Tourism Showcase was held Thursday afternoon at the Holiday Inn in New Ulm. The event featured many area attractions and the announcement of New Ulm’s “Tourism Person of the Year”. This year’s recipient, Opal Dewanz. …
10 May 12
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