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Wage settlements, health costs rise for Greater MN cities

NEW ULM — City leaders from across Greater Minnesota got an update on rising labor costs and new employment rules Friday. The briefing took place at the 2026 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities conference at the Best Western Plus in New Ulm. Nicholas K.C. Garcia Lisle, a senior attorney ...

The Crazier, the better

NEW ULM – The artificial turf was rolled out on Minnesota Street and the downtown shops pushed discounted items out on the street Friday. That means it is the start of the annual Crazy Days sales. The Crazy Day celebration officially started at 3 p.m. Friday with the placement of the ...

Dist. 84 board OKs new rates, fees

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School fees and rates will climb slightly for the 2026-27 school year. The District 84 School Board unanimously approved new rates and fees Thursday. Superintendent John Cselovszki said rates and fees were increased only to cover increased costs. Athletic admissions were set at $8 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens who are not school district residents. Season passes are $75 for adults and $40 for students. Family season passes are $125. Senior citizens over age 60 that are district residents can receive free season passes. Substitute ...

SE Community Theater youth like their musical

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Community Theater Junior presents “Descendants the Musical!” July 24-25 in the Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s School Auditorium. Based on Disney Channel movies, the musical is a fun, high-energy stage show, following the teenage children of iconic villains Maleficent, ...

Preparing for the worst, together

SLEEPY EYE - Emergency teams conducted a joint training drill Wednesday evening on Sleepy Eye Lake that simulated a multi-casualty boat crash. The exercise involved six victims, five injured and one missing.  Firefighters, police, ambulance personnel, and Sleepy Eye Medical Center staff ...

Demuth says Greater MN knows what it needs

NEW ULM – Republican candidate for Governor, Lisa Demuth, spoke during a candidate townhall during the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) conference in New Ulm on Thursday. In addressing the CGMC members, many of whom come from small communities throughout Minnesota, she stressed ...