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NPS discusses grad requirements and possible land transfer

NICOLLET -- The Nicollet Public School (NPS) board reviewed graduation requirements and possible annexation of school property, Wednesday. The board reviewed two items related to student graduation requirements, recommended by Supt. Robin Courrier. The new graduation policy requirement read: ...

Storm comes to Sleepy Eye

SLEEPY EYE — By a 6-1 vote Wednesday, the District 84 Board of Education approved changing the school mascot from Indians to Storm Wednesday. Board member Joleen Dittbenner cast the dissenting vote following a motion by Brian Nelson, seconded by Casey Coulson to accept the storm mascot board ...

Nicollet’s south side to brighten up

The Nicollet City Council approved the installation of two streetlights for 9th Street, south of Dollar General during the Tuesday meeting. The decision to order in new streetlights came following a request from Dollar General, located on the 400 block of 9th St. in Nicollet.  Dollar General ...

Kotten stolen property case sentence stayed

NEW ULM — A 42-year-old Hutchinson man, formerly of Sleepy Eye, was convicted of gross misdemeanor receiving stolen property in Brown County District Court Monday. John Charles Kotten’s sentence was a stay of imposition. A second receiving stolen property charge was dismissed. Kotten was ...

Morgan Community Play back for its 35th year

MORGAN — Back for its 35th year, the Morgan Community Players perform “Murder for Dummies” March 1-3 in the Morgan school auditorium. “So you want to commit a murder.” This is the first line in a book purchased by Myron Bernhart (Doug Daub). And here’s a guy who knows his books ...

Students want bearcats mascot

SLEEPY EYE — After extended discussion Wednesday, the Sleepy Eye Public School board unanimously approved a resolution for superintendent John Cselovszki to email four school mascot name changes to a local Native American tribe and Sen. Mary K. Kunesh, DFL-New Brighton for approval. Action ...