GIBBON — After detailed discussion and a public hearing Monday, the GFW (Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop) School Board unanimously approved a property tax abatement bond not to exceed $2.9 million. Superintendent Kelly Smith recommended a 10-year, $1.95 million abatement bond. The State of Minnesota ...

NEW ULM – The Red Cross collected 181 units of blood during the three day blood drive at the New Ulm Community Civic Center. This surpassed the Red Cross goal of 173 units for the drive. One Red Cross pin was awarded to Richard Lieb on Wednesday for reaching 17 gallons of donated blood. ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter honored many chapter members, leaders and supporters May 4. Top scholar awards went to senior Nora Coulson, junior Taylor Berkner, sophomore Megan Sellner and freshman Kenley Jensen. Honorary Chapter Degree awards for exceptional support went to ...

NICOLLET — Dave Holcomb, representing the American Legion and the Nicollet Chamber of Commerce attended explained the upcoming summer events at Monday’s Nicollet City Council meeting. Friendship Days will be Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, with activities planned for Sunday, June 22. ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye City Council discussed a request to help build a splash pad Tuesday. Kimberley Ecker of Sleepy Eye said she is gathering information and looking for people interested in joining a committee to help with a project. “To me, the biggest part of this would be ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Minnesota State Fire Marshal has not determined the actual cause of a May 8 house fire but has ruled out foul play, according to Sleepy Eye Police. Fire victim Katie Rehbein, 29, remains in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis due to ...