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Communities

Courtland’s Council works on Collin Drive Improvement Project

COURTLAND — The Courtland City Council on Thursday approved a Collin Drive Feasibility Resolution at last month’s meeting identifying it as the 2024 Street Improvement Project. Bolten and Menk’s representatives, Joe Duncan and Eric Hauser, were present to review the preliminary ...

Springfield Nativity Pageant ‘big community effort’

SPRINGFIELD — Basking in mild winter weather near 50 degrees at a rehearsal Thursday, Springfield farmer Ed Meidl said he’s never worn gloves in the 36 years he’s participated in the Springfield Area Nativity Pageant. The production opened at 7 p.m. Friday near the Springfield Community ...

Nicollet Council hears nuisance complaints for chickens, occupation businesses

NICOLLET — Nicollet residents have approached their City Council with nuisance complaints regarding chickens and a home occupation businesses. The first complaint was against the Siemonsma/Scheurer home at 402 4th Street for having chickens in their backyard. The second complaint was against ...

Laffrenzen to receive Service to Ag Award

Duane Laffrenzen was expecting friend and fellow Hub Club member Michele Schroeder to stop by to talk about a print that she wanted framed. While Michele did arrive at the scheduled time last week Tuesday, she was not alone—but accompanied by six members of the New Ulm Farm City Hub Club. ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

The holiday spirit is in full swing as Christmas decorations are being put up with haste. In Sleepy Eye Sportsman’s Park they continue to put up Christmas lights, and the wreaths have gone up in New Ulm. In Sleepy Eye, five men in bucket trucks laid long extension cords and Christmas ...

SE City Council amends blight ordinance

SLEEPY EYE — Motor vehicles on private property must be registered as of Dec. 22, 2023, according to a blight ordinance amendment approved by the Sleepy Eye City Council Nov. 14. Action came on a motion by councilor Doug Pelzel, seconded by Gary Windschitl to approve the second reading or ...