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Hall of Fame submissions available for ISD 88 graduates

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NEW ULM – Independent School District (ISD) 88 Foundation is currently accepting nominations for our 2026 Hall of Fame. Since 2014, the ISD 88 Foundation has accepted nominations of alumni, teachers, staff or coaches who have made an impact beyond their years at ISD 88. There are over 50 ...

Downtown Halloween Hop returning

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NEW ULM – The annual Halloween Hop is returning to downtown New Ulm. From 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 local businesses will be participating in an early trick-or-treat event, handing out candy and treats. There is no purchase necessary. For a list of participating businesses, visit ...

Students get crash course in AI, business ethics

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NEW ULM – Tuesday, students from New Ulm High School, Minnesota Valley Lutheran, Cathedral High School and River Bend participated in the New Ulm Rotary Club’s annual ethics workshop. Each year, juniors and seniors from all four New Ulm high schools are invited to attend the workshop. This ...

Tiny homes occupancy as early as next spring

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NEW ULM – The tiny homes and business incubator projects remain top priorities for New Ulm Business Resource and Innovation Center (NUBRIC). Steve Brown, the CEO of NUBRIC, provided a quarterly report for the New Ulm Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Tuesday. Brown began with an update ...

Sleepy Eye Police cited for outstanding assistance

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SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye City Manager read a letter at the city council meeting Tuesday from Maplewood Police Chief Brian Bierdeman thanking Sleepy Eye Police for outstanding assistance in aiding criminal vehicle homicide investigation that began Sept. 26. Sleepy Eye Police Chief Matt Andres, ...

Youth deer season season begins

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Minnesota’s statewide youth deer season begins Thursday, Oct 16 through Sunday, Oct. 19. The youth hunt is scheduled to coincide with Minnesota teacher workshop when Minnesota schools are closed for fall break. Youth ages 10 to 17 may participate in the hunt, but youth 10 to 13 must be ...