NEW ULM — Angie Anderson of New Ulm and her cousin Joy Ciaffoni of Moorhead performed as The Cousins Duo Thursday at German Park. The show was part of New Ulm’s Summer Concert in the Park series. The duo performed in the concert series last year as a last-minute replacement for a group ...
NEW ULM — A new communication board has been installed at Hermann Heights Park. A communication board is a visual aid with pictures, symbols, and words that allows people with limited speech, such as many children with autism or developmental disabilities, to point to what they need or ...
SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye Public School Board on June 10 unanimously approved hiring McKenzie Wagelie as elementary principal for the 2026-27 school year. A 2018 Sleepy Eye High School graduate, Wagelie begins working in Sleepy Eye July 1. Her contract includes a $90,000 annual ...
ST. PETER — Police reported an officer shot by a male suspect Thursday night was in stable condition in a Twin Cities hospital Friday. The shooting of the officer, yet to be identified, was reported at about 8 p.m. on the 2100 block of Bunker Lane in St. Peter following an attempt to stop a speeding vehicle, according to St. Peter Police. The incident began when Mankato Police attempted to stop a vehicle speeding in Mankato. The driver, an adult male, refused to stop, fleeing northbound on Highway 169 into St. Peter, resulting in a pursuit. Officers ahead of the pursuit deployed a ...
NEW ULM — Denis Warta was many things — a musician, businessman, U.S. Navy sailor, writer, member of many government and civic organizations, and a lover of history and philosophy, to mention a few. Perhaps being what he called a collector of friends made him unique. A good share of his ...
NEW ULM— Oak Hills Living Center held a Father’s Day celebration Friday afternoon that brought together residents, families, staff and volunteers for bingo, refreshments and socializing. The “Hats Off to Dads” event honored fathers and grandfathers. LaVonne and Kenneth Portner were ...
