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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 …
11 May 12
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 …
11 May 12
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 …
11 May 12
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 …
11 May 12
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
Negotiators for the Legislature, the governor, and the Vikings have hammered out the final compromise on a stadium bill, and the Senate is voting on the bill today (THU). This comes after both the House …
10 May 12
The City of Hanska commemorates Norwegian independence this weekend with it’s annual Syttende Mai celebration. It kicks off with the stage show “The Syttende Mai Family Affair.” Friday’s show is sold out, but tickets are …
