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The Sibley East School Board has approved the purchase of an Apple iPad2 tablet computer for every student in grades 5 through 12. The “Project Ed.21″ initiative will begin next school year at Sibley East …
27 Jan 12
The Minnesota Historical Society this week announced that a total of more than $3.8 million in Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants has been awarded to 59 recipients in 39 counties. The grants are made …
26 Jan 12
US Senator Al Franken has introduced his “Back to Work Minnesota” plan in an effort to improve Minnesota’s employment picture. He says a big part of that plan is meeting with leaders around the state …
26 Jan 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board will revisit a proposal to move to a 6-period school day today (THU). The initial plan was discussed in length during the school board meeting earlier this month, …
26 Jan 12
A New Ulm woman faces 3 felony counts of credit card fraud for allegedly charging over $9,000 worth of purchases on her ex-boyfriend’s bank card. 29-year-old Michelle Lynn Apitz was charged with the crimes this …
26 Jan 12
The city administrator of Fairmont officially announced his retirement this week. Jim Zarling’s retirement will take effect May 30th. Zarling told the Fairmont City Council during it’s meeting this week that he is committed to …
26 Jan 12
Worthington High School’s missing Trojan statue has been returned. Authorities had received a report of the statue disappearing Saturday, but it is now reportedly back where it belongs. The metal statue stands about 6 feet …
26 Jan 12
The GFW School District got a new superintendent this week. GFW High School Principal Jeff Bertrang was officially named GFW Superintendent during the school board meeting in Fairfax this week. He replaces Superintendent Tony Boyer, …
25 Jan 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
