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MN House’s polls state fair attendees

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MINNESOTA - A summer staple for Minnesotans, the 2026 Minnesota State fair concluded on Labor Day with nearly 2 million people attended over the 12 days of action.  During the fair, the Minnesota House of Representatives polled attendees on 12 relevant issues regarding Minnesotans, with 9,605 people participating in the poll.  On the topic of gun control, 75.2% of attendees believed semi-automatic military-style assault rifles should be prohibited. Another 20.5% of voters disagreed and 4.3% were undecided. The poll was taken roughly one year after the 2025 Annunciation Catholic ...

PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLISH (September 4, 11, 2026) STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BROWN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 08-PR-26-827 Estate of Terrance F. Wellner a/k/a Terry F. Wellner, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and No- tice is given that on October 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Brown County ...

A biker haven with a long history

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NEW ULM — For 55 years at its current site, the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club has called a farm site south of New Ulm east of the highways 15 and 68 junction home. The club, formally known as the Flying Dutchmen Motorcycle Club (FDMC), is a private club located along the hills of the ...

Sleepy Eye FFA wins MN State Fair crop competition

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The Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter was well represented at the State Fair. This year seven members showed livestock at the fair; nine members participated in the Chapter Demonstration Competition. One hundred ninety members participated in exhibiting over 1,200 entries for the Ag. Technology, Ag. Literacy, and Crops Competitions at the Minnesota State Fair. The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter earned the first place Premier Chapter Award for the Minnesota State Fair Crop Show. This was the 17th year that Sleepy Eye has won the Minnesota State Fair Crops Competition in the ...

Touring and teaching

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NEW ULM — Nashville musician Jeff Dayton performed a free acoustic set, shared career stories and took audience requests at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. During the visit, Dayton talked about his regional ties, 15 years of touring as Glen Campbell's bandleader, his international ...

Welcome to the Party

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NEW ULM – The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce invites newcomers and longtime residents alike to “Welcome to the Party: Turning Newcomers into Neighbors” on Thursday, September 24, from 5–7 p.m. at the New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive. Admission is free for both adults and children and includes food and family-friendly activities. This annual event is designed especially for those who have moved to the New Ulm area within the last five years, as well as long-time residents who want to help give newcomers a warm welcome. Attendees will have the ...