NEW ULM – There are 102 shopping days until Christmas, but for those whose businesses revolve around the holiday season, preparation begins now. Each year, the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association (MNCTA) hosts a two-day convention and trade show ahead of the season, and this year, ...

NEW ULM – At 9:05 a.m. Friday morning New Ulm High School (NUHS) held its first relocation drill. With the sound of the alarm, 750 students and staff evacuated NUHS and proceeded down Oak Street to Garden Street and then 12th North. New Ulm High School has had a relocation plan in place ...

NEW ULM — Local business leaders gathered this week for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual CEO panel, offering candid insights into the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping New Ulm’s economy. From workforce retention to artificial intelligence, panelists shared strategies rooted ...

LAKE CRYSTAL – There are 143 stairs from the ground to the top of the POET Bioprocessing building outside Lake Crystal. Thursday, 11 individuals with the Nicollet Fire Department, Courtland Fire Department, Lake Crystal Fire Department and Army National Guard climbed these steps 15 times in ...

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School Superintendent John Cselovszki told the school board Wednesday he is optimistic about possible funding help for required mascot replacement costs estimated at $500,000. “On Tuesday, I returned a phone call from Rep. Torkelson, (R-Hanska). The initial ...

ST. PAUL — Prospects look good for Minnesota fall hunting, according to DNR Wildlife Manager Jeff Zajac. Archery deer season begins Saturday, Sept. 13. The firearms deer hunt begins Saturday, Nov. 8. Closing dates depend on location. Zajac says deer hunting should be successful as long as ...