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Stewart school board explains actions

STEWART - The Stewart school board, finally breaking a long silence regarding the firing of one of its English teachers this fall, released a detailed explanation of its actions in the case Wednesday. The board in discharging Mary Vollmar for allowing one of her students to read a ...

1,530 PUPILS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS

———— 656 Are Attending Public Schools, 450 Holy Trinity, 223 St. Mary’s and 201 Lutheran School. ———— NEW PAROCHIAL SCHOOL CAUSES MUCH SHIFTING ———— Public and Holy Trinity Parochial Schools Show Decrease in Attendance Owing to St. Mary’s ...

Loretta Lynn delights large crowds

Loretta Lynn and the Coalminers did their thing Saturday night at the Brown County Fair, delighting large crowds at both shows with music, comedy and plain old friendliness. Even the hard rock fan couldn’t fault the act, full of the latest country songs by entertainers Sandy and Randy ...

News of New Ulm from 100 years ago

BIG CELEBRATION OF FOURTH HERE ———— American Legion and Fair Association Completing Elaborate Preparations for Event. ———— PARADE, BAND CONCERTS, BALL GAME, FIREWORKS ———— Senator Henry N. Benson of St. Peter Will Deliver Patriotic Address in ...

FDA advisers back RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects their newborns

WASHINGTON — A first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine for pregnant women guards their newborns against the scary respiratory virus -– and federal health advisers on Thursday backed Pfizer’s shot despite some lingering questions. RSV fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall and winter, and ...

Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19 — not any more

Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some cancer patients. It also can affect other types of care, including mental health therapy and routine doctor check-ins. Over ...