GIBBON — Although it was a half century ago, French energy company executive Mauricio Bahr still well remembers what it was like to travel from the tropical warmth of Rio de Janeiro Brazil to Gibbon as a foreign exchange student in December 1973. “The winter weather was so rough, my plane ...

SLEEPY EYE --- The 2024 Summerfest festivities were held under near perfect conditions Saturday. From the early morning T-ball match and activities in Allison Park to the water ski show and parade in the afternoon, Sleepy Eye experienced exceptional weather. The high temperature on Saturday ...

NICOLLET -- Three Nicollet City Council incumbents who have refiled for their positions in the November general election. The incumbents are Mayor Fred Froehlich and council members Matt Anthony and Mary Wels. Fred Froehlich comes with many years of experience of working for the city. He has ...

SLEEPY EYE – The 2024 Summerfest weekend in Sleepy Eye started Friday night with a Classic Car Roll-in hosted by The Dawg Haus Bar & Grill. Several dozen automobiles from every era pulled into The Dawg Haus parking lot starting at 4:30 p.m. By 5:30 p.m. the lot was filled to capacity and ...

LAFAYETTE – Lafayette is set to crown it’s first ever Miss Lafayette. The crowning event will take place during the annual Lafayette Area Lions summer festival Saturday, August 24. Two candidates are vying for the title. They are Kylie Berdan, daughter of Andy and Lindsay Berdan, and ...

NICOLLET -- Minnesota Statute 121A.73, also known as the School Cell Phone Policy, went into effect on May 18, 2024, during the 2024 Minnesota legislature session. It requires charter schools and school districts to establish a policy for students' use and possession of cell phones in school by ...