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Springfield station gets grant to promote ethanol gas sales

ST. PAUL — Farmward Cooperative in Springfield is one of 44 service stations across the state to be awarded a Biofuels Infrastructure grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farmward Cooperative will receive a $153,882 grant to offset the cost of investing in upgraded retail petroleum dispensers, fuel storage tanks, and other equipment compatible with motor fuel containing higher blends of ethanol. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program is awarding more than $6.4 million in these grants. Retail fuel locations receiving ...

Citizens Bank hosts employee blood drive

Citizens Bank Minnesota hosted its final employee blood drive for 2022 with the American Red Cross on Sept. 29 in their New Ulm Training Room. Citizens employees collected 27 units of blood. Collectively, employees donated 91 units to the American Red Cross, which equates to nearly 11.4 ...

Deeper joins staff at Wellness Collective

Danielle Deeper has joined the staff at the New Ulm Wellness Collective. Danielle has been a member of The Well since 2020. She is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor. Danielle is the founder of More than Music LLC, a collective of meaningful music, vocals, guitar, cello and ...

Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15

People on Medicare can reevaluate their coverage for the coming year during Medicare open enrollment starting Oct. 15. The open enrollment period lasts through Dec. 7. Because plans can change from year to year, it is important to take the time to research your coverage on an annual basis. Some important information to consider when reviewing coverage are: •Is your plan still available? •Are your medical providers/doctors still in the plan’s network? •Will you be able to use your preferred pharmacy? •Are your medications still covered and/or has the cost ...

New director appointed at local United Way

Sandra Juni was recently appointed executive director of the United Way of Brown County. She began her role Sept. 21. Sandra most recently worked as an executive director in New Ulm, and she has more than 30 years of leadership experience. She brings extensive experience working with students for whom English is not their primary language, giving her an understanding of those who need connection to community services. She said she was drawn to this position because she wants to make a difference for people who live in Brown County. "We are very excited to have Sandra at United Way ...

The Willkommen Committee welcomes Kraft-Heinz

The Willkommen Committee recently visited Kraft-Heinz to welcome them as members of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce, and to recognize new management. Darrin Buegler has been in his role as Plant Manager for almost a year. Though the role is new, his time and experience with Kraft-Heinz is ...