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Formal transfer held for Upper Sioux Agency Park

Former Minnesota state park lands were officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community on Friday. Tribal and state officials gathered at the Upper Sioux Community for a ceremony that included signings of the official deed for land that was once part of the Upper Sioux Agency State ...

Little Dresses Workshop

The Little Dresses project reached a milestone in September when it surpassed sending 20,000 dresses and shorts to underprivileged children around the globe. “It is with heartfelt pride that I announce the project has sent so many items since 2011,” Little Dresses Project Manager Mary ...

NPS discusses grad requirements and possible land transfer

NICOLLET -- The Nicollet Public School (NPS) board reviewed graduation requirements and possible annexation of school property, Wednesday. The board reviewed two items related to student graduation requirements, recommended by Supt. Robin Courrier. The new graduation policy requirement read: ...

Public Utilities looking to make New Ulm’s pipes lead-free

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Department is looking to inspect every water service line in the city. To do so, a door-to-door campaign was started in January. Utility officials have looked to do inspections themselves free of charge, but buildings and homeowners are also able to ...

Collect and preserve stories of the past

NEW ULM — Courtesy of the Mellon Foundation, the New Ulm public library was awarded a $250,000 grant, which was approved by the Library Board Thursday. Board chairman Vince Bourgault said the grant would go toward upgrading and enhancing the memory lab, local history projects, and ...

“Jig, Don’t Jog,” St. Patrick’s Day tradition continues in New Ulm

NEW ULM -- The New Ulm St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Sunday, March 17, marking the 59th consecutive year that the local Irish have brightened the lives of the local German citizenry with their infectious cheer. The parade, the longest continuous Irish celebration in the State of ...