NEW ULM - Bernadette Schendel, leader of New Ulm’s Compassionate Friends chapter was honored with a national Chapter Leadership Award by the organization. Compassionate Friends is an organization that offers support for families who experience the death of a child. Founded in England by a ...
SLEEPY EYE - Sleepy Eye/Cedar Mountain Superintendent John Cselovszki told the District 84 School Board Wednesday that mascot changes inside and outside the school building are complete. "There are some cool mascot things inside and outside the school," he said. "A new school song without the ...
NEW ULM — Nashville musician Jeff Dayton performed a free acoustic set, shared career stories and took audience requests at the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. During the visit, Dayton talked about his regional ties, 15 years of touring as Glen Campbell's bandleader, his international ...
NEW ULM - Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program policy and flat rent adjustments in New Ulm were approved during Tuesday’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. Following an August work session, changes were proposed for the Homebuyer Assistance Loan Program policy. The loan program assists first time homebuyers with a downpayment plan. Previously offering a maximum $10,000 loan amount, the new policy bumps that amount up to $15,000. With the increased maximum loan amount, a 2% interest rate was added. Prior to these changes there was no interest rate. Applicants are no ...
The Wanda Gag House had a special visitor a few days ago. Angie Lin, a children's book translator who lives in Hong Kong, toured the Wanda Gag House with Wanda Gag House Association board member JoAnne Griebel. Lin had previously translated a column about the house for a Chinese children's ...
SLEEPY EYE - The Sleepy Eye City Council unanimously approved a 9.59% 2027preliminary levy hike Tuesday. "It could be reduced, but it can't go up," Sleepy Eye City Manager Bob Elston said. "We've studied this for many hours to get to this point," Councilor Gary Windschitl said. The $193,894 preliminary levy hike would raise city property taxes by $10.40 a month or $125 a year on a home valued at $175,000 and $17.50 a month or $210 annually on a home valued at $275,000. The preliminary levy includes $83,000 more for the police department and $111,000 for parks and recreation. It ...
