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Nicollet school board hears bullying complaints

NICOLLET – The Nicollet Public School board heard parent complaints of bullying and racism at the school’s Wednesday meeting. Nicollet student parent Bridget Olsen explained bullying and racism problems at the school. She described racial experiences and racial slurs that happen to her daughters most days at school. She is concerned with her daughters and other students’ safety and well-being. “We have spent many hours in the office. Policies are in place and look good on paper, but there needs to be more accountability and execution of the policies,” Olsen said. “Zero ...

Catholic bishops urge ICE to keep ‘human dignity in mind’

Since dozens of religious groups filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump’s administration policy expanding immigration enforcement in churches this week, several area pastors said they see both sides of the issue. Lawsuits began last month after Trump rolled back long-standing ...

SE school board to hire elementary principal

SLEEPY EYE — After discussion about future administrative structure Wednesday, the Sleepy Eye Public School Board unanimously approved a resolution to hire a full-time elementary principal later this year. The action follows unanimous December board approval of a three-year superintendent sharing agreement with Cedar Mountain Public Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Under that agreement, Superintendent John Cselovszki would serve both schools on a 50-50 basis. His 2025-26 salary was set at $170,000, $175,000 for 2026-27 and $180,000 for 2027-28. Cselovszki would no longer be the ...

Nicollet Council OKs zoning restrictions for cannabis and hemp

NICOLLET -- A public hearing was held prior to the Monday evening regular Nicollet City Council meeting pertaining to cannabis and hemp businesses and the proposed amendment to the city’s zoning regulations. Mayor Fred Froehlich, and Council Members Matt Anthony, Phil Radel and Mary Wels (Council Member Kevin Ostermann was absent), and City Clerk Vanessa Drill were present. No residents attended the hearing. The amendment establishes zoning regulations and limitations for cannabis and hemp businesses within the city to an extend authorized under state law. Included in the amendment ...

Courtland Council approves permits for Wishbone Way

COURTLAND - Resident John Stadick, along with eleven other residents of Courtland, were present at Thursday evening’s Courtland City Council meeting to again discuss the water drainage issues on Wishbone Way. Stadick said this is the sixth meeting that he has attended to talk about Wishbone Way’s ditches and drainage issues. Included in discussions at past council meetings was to whether cleaning the ditches should be paid by the city or assessed to the homeowners. Council Member Justin Kraus explained that Bolton and Menk have checked the ditches and culverts on Wishbone Way. ...

Winthrop day care center receives $240,000 grant

WINTHROP – Last June, the God’s Treasures Childcare Learning Center in Winthrop officially opened and currently has 35 kids enrolled, but those number could rise thanks to a recent child care grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). It was ...