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St. Paul’s Lutheran share the Christmas story

Local News

NEW ULM – Despite the recent snowstorm canceling preschool classes, the St. Paul’s Lutheran preschoolers were able to gather at the school Wednesday for an annual Christmas program. The program began with the children bringing in a manager with baby Jesus on stage and singing “Away in ...

Students wrap Christmas gifts for Optimists Adopt-a-Family

Local News

NEW ULM — The Christmas spirit kicked into high gear at the New Ulm Country Club Tuesday as New Ulm High School students and New Ulm Optimist Club members wrapped Christmas gifts for the Adopt-a-Family project. A community service initiative aimed at supporting families in need during the ...

Animal Humane Society caring for seized dogs

Local News

ST. JAMES — More than a dozen malnourished dogs seized Nov. 16 by rural Watonwan County authorities are now being cared for at an Animal Humane Society (AHS) shelter in Golden Valley. “The dogs are being cared for by our expert veterinarian teams and behavioral staff. They were a mix of ...

Sleepy Eye City Council approves 9.17% levy hike

Communities

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved a 9.17% tax levy hike Tuesday. The $5.5 million budget for 2026 includes a $169,556 budget increase that boosts taxes on a home valued at $150,000 by $7.50 a month and $90 a year. Taxes on a $250,000 house increase $14.50 a month ...

Compassionate Friends World Wide Candle Lighting

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NEW ULM – Redeemer Lutheran Church will host the South Central, MN chapter of The Compassionate Friends World Wide Candle Lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 14. The Compassionate Friends designates the second Sunday in December as Worldwide Candle Lighting to unite family and friends around ...

‘Spreading the joy of the season’

Local News

NEW ULM – The fifth and sixth graders from St. Paul’s Lutheran School paid their annual visit to Woodstone Senior Living Community and Highland Regency House to sing Christmas Carols for the residents. The performances began with a quick piano recital from seven of the student. Addison ...