COURTLAND - Long time City Council Member Ralph Bents will attend his last meeting this evening as a member of the council. He served over 20 years as a council member and as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Before moving to Courtland, Bents worked at Associated Milk Producers ...
GIBBON — Consultant Jeff Bertrang reviewed the superintendent search process with the Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) School Board Monday. Interim superintendent Kelly Smith said the school district is working with the South Central Services Cooperative (SCSC) of North Mankato as it has in previous years. Smith’s contract with GFW expires June 30, 2025. “I think sharing a superintendent (with another school district) down the road makes sense,” said Smith. Board member Brad Turtle of Gibbon favored hiring a full-time superintendent in the coming months. “We have a lot on our ...
NEW ULM – Thanksgiving is nearly here and many people are preparing to have a big meal with a small group of friends and family. However, for those who do not have a nearby family or those who prefer a Thanksgiving meal be large communal dinner there are different options. The Community ...
SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye FFA students presented the Sleepy Eye School Board with a recap of the FFA National Convention Wednesday. The Sleepy Eye FFA was named a Three Star National Chapter, the highest ranking possible. It was cited for building communities and strengthening agriculture activities. The National Sr. Quiz Bowl Team 1 of Kayden Klein, Mateo Hornsby, Carter Lazatin and Noah Rossbach placed second in the nation among 59 teams. Klein was the top scorer among 212 individuals. Anna Johnson was seventh overall on Senior Team 2. The National Jr. Quiz Bowl Team of Madi ...
WINTHROP — Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop (GFW) Theater Director Joe Vos said students are performing “Legally Blonde The Musical” by demand this fall. The musical will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23 and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24 in the high school ...
NICOLLET -- The Nicollet Public School Board denied the Petition of Landowners for Detachment and Annexation from One School District to Another by a vote of 4-to-2 at their meeting on Wednesday. Pastor Kyle Madson and his wife, Alicia Madson, attended the meeting on Wednesday to ask the board to reconsider the petition. It refers to the 14.58 acres of land where Norseland Lutheran Church furnishes a home for Pastor Madson and his family at 37769 State Hwy. 22, St. Peter. Approving the resolution would release the property that is now under District 507 and change it to District 508 ...
