NEW ULM - Minnesota street began its transformation Friday morning with Oktoberfest upon the town. Artificial turf and the corn pit, donated by sponsor Central United Cooperative, were both ready to go before noon. New Ulm Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Sarah Warmka said that ...
FAIRFAX – As of Wednesday, nearly every light post in Fairfax has been adorned with custom banners, each featuring the name, rank, branch of service, and photo of a Fairfax veteran. In total, there are 68 veteran banners on display in Fairfax, with more likely to come next year. These ...
NEW ULM - Administrative shift cost changes regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits took effect October 1. These changes bring the amount of money provided by the federal government to the administration of SNAP benefits down from 50% to 25%. “We normally have been receiving 50% of our cost of administering,” Director of Human Services Anne Broskoff said. “It pays for staffing and infrastructure needed in order to provide those benefits.” Staff responsibilities include reviewing applications, discussing SNAP information with community members who ...
SLEEPY EYE – Here we go again with a musical production of 'Mamma Mia!' courtesy of all the Dancing Queens at Sleepy Eye High School (SEHS). Play performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, at Sleepy Eye High School auditorium, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. 'Mamma ...
Photo by Brady Dennis Minnesota Valley Lutheran named its Homecoming King Luke Freeland and Savanna Sweely on Friday night during the Homecoming football game against Jackson County Central at Johnson Field.
New Ulm native Tim “Storms” Werner is returning to Minnesota as the Stunt Coordinator for "The Thorn" which is playing at the Orpheum Theatre on October 2 and 3. “The easiest way to describe it is 'Cirque du Soleil' meets 'The Passion of the Christ,'” Werner said. “It’s not like ...
