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Communities

Comfrey Comets replace Mulligan Town Hall sign

COMFREY — The Comfrey Comets 4-H Club recently replaced the deteriorating Mulligan Township Town Hall sign with a new one. The 4-H club submitted their sign replacement idea for the 2023 Helping Hands Award and were awarded $500 from to complete the project, according to the University of ...

SE City Council oks 3.1% tax hike

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously adopted the final 2024 budget with a 3.12% tax hike Tuesday. Action came on a motion by Councilor Nate Stevermer, seconded by Gary Windschitl to set the 2024 budget levy at $1,694,257, $51,247 greater than last year. The final 2024 budget ...

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. ...