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Putting down stakes for community gardening

NEW ULM — For those in New Ulm with green thumbs, the Community Garden at 1915 South Valley Street is getting ready for another year of growth. Treasurer Craig Sievert said the tilling process has just finished for the spring, which they are only able to do once it dries up and is close ...

Extra, extra efforts keep NUHS news coming

NEW ULM — Before the dawn of digital news, getting stories and information hot off the press reigned supreme. Printed newspapers still hold the hearts of many readers, but New Ulm High School (NUHS) has been spreading its school news for many years exclusively online. That doesn’t mean the ...

Heat pumps a hot topic at LWV energy conservation forum

NEW ULM – What is the most efficient method for heating and cooling a home? The League of Women Voters (LWV) brought this question to the final forum in their conservation series, Thursday. Mike Daniels, senior advisor with Auer Steel & Heating Supply Company, gave a detailed rundown ...

Repairs for Minn. River bridge on Hwy. 14 to start May 6

MANKATO — Highway 14 Minnesota River Bridge construction in Mankato begins Monday, May 6, weather permitting, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists can expect traffic delays and congestion, especially during peak travel times. The bridge rehabilitation project ...

Mental health conference Wednesday

SLEEPY EYE — A waiting list remains open for the South-Central Minnesota Mental Health Conference set for Wednesday, May 1 at the Sleepy Eye Event Center. The free, inaugural conference coordinated by the Brown County Mental Health and Wellness Action Team (MHWAT), is set for 8:30 a.m. to ...

SE FFA Chapter named Minn. Premier Chapter

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter and its many members have won many awards through the years, at regional, state and national levels. This year, it reached the pinnacle of state FFA chapter awards, finishing first in the Minnesota Premier FFA Chapter contest at the 95th Minnesota FFA ...