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Nicollet falls to top-seeded JWP in semifinals

ST. PETER — The fifth-seeded Nicollet Raiders didn’t give up without a fight Monday, but the physical and fast Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Bulldogs showed exactly why they were the No. 1 seed. Turning takeaways into points and with four players in double figures, the Bulldogs stifled a ...

‘Shocked and surprised’

New Ulm actor and filmmaker Peter B. Buckley has received an Honorable Mention from the Reale Film Festival in Milano, Italy for his short film "The Farewell," marking the film's first international recognition. The Reale specializes in short films and runs a monthly award program, with the ...

Public input sought for county land use plan

NEW ULM — Public input continues to be sought as Brown County updates its Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the first time since 1991.. Bolton & Menk, Inc. Community Planning Manager Robin Caufman said public input is important for the draft plan that continues to be developed. “We want to let the public know input from residents and local leaders has been heard and will be heard because it is essential every step of the way for the revised future land use map,” said Caufman. “We invite people to get involved, subscribe and follow draft plan progress of Vision 2040.” She said ...

Sen. Dahms proposes tax relief

ST. PAUL —Legislators Sen. Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls) and Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) proposed a number of ways to provide broad tax relief to workers, homeowners and drivers. “People are struggling now with costs. Housing, food and clothing have gone up quite a bit,” said Dahms. He said the first tax relief proposal by Senate Republicans would undo a 2023 base vehicle (license plate) tab rate hike and undo a slow rate of tab fee depreciation, both of which he blamed on the DFL party. “I have heard from constituents who are surprised to see some license tab fees increase, ...

Potential rough fish limits draw local criticism

FAIRMONT – A proposed measure by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to place harvest limits on native rough fish is drawing concern and disagreement from local officials and fishermen. While six types of fish are included, the bigmouth and smallmouth buffalo are the ones of ...