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Catholic bishops urge ICE to keep ‘human dignity in mind’

Since dozens of religious groups filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump’s administration policy expanding immigration enforcement in churches this week, several area pastors said they see both sides of the issue. Lawsuits began last month after Trump rolled back long-standing ...

Nicollet school board hears bullying complaints

NICOLLET – The Nicollet Public School board heard parent complaints of bullying and racism at the school’s Wednesday meeting. Nicollet student parent Bridget Olsen explained bullying and racism problems at the school. She described racial experiences and racial slurs that happen to her ...

Nicollet Council OKs zoning restrictions for cannabis and hemp

NICOLLET -- A public hearing was held prior to the Monday evening regular Nicollet City Council meeting pertaining to cannabis and hemp businesses and the proposed amendment to the city’s zoning regulations. Mayor Fred Froehlich, and Council Members Matt Anthony, Phil Radel and Mary Wels ...

Courtland Council approves permits for Wishbone Way

COURTLAND - Resident John Stadick, along with eleven other residents of Courtland, were present at Thursday evening’s Courtland City Council meeting to again discuss the water drainage issues on Wishbone Way. Stadick said this is the sixth meeting that he has attended to talk about Wishbone ...

Winthrop day care center receives $240,000 grant

WINTHROP – Last June, the God’s Treasures Childcare Learning Center in Winthrop officially opened and currently has 35 kids enrolled, but those number could rise thanks to a recent child care grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). It was ...

Musk’s ‘government takeover’ draws concern

NEW ULM — Six citizens of Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato voiced concerns about recent federal government developments in First District IR Congressman Brad Finstad’s office Wednesday. The group is defined as dedicated to positive, progressive action to make people's lives better and ...