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From the tree tap to the taproom

NEW ULM – For over 40 years, the Dummer family has harvested maple syrup from its trees along Rock Creek, not far from the old Harkin Store. Matthew Dummer said his grandfather George Dummer began tapping their trees in 1984 and he has carried on the tradition. Dummer said he likes maple ...

Sparing some time for a good cause

NEW ULM – There was not a lane to spare at Concordia Lanes on Monday. All 16 lanes were filled for the 23rd Annual Oak Hills Memorial Foundation Bowling Classic. Ninety-six bowlers on six-person teams took part in the friendly competition to raise funds for Oak Hills Living Center. This ...

Missing rural Mankato man found dead

BLUE EARTH – Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office have ended the search for George Bruce Door after finding his body. Door was found down a steep embankment on Highway 68 near County Road 50 near his van. Door, 84, was reported reported missing on Sunday. He was last seen by his son ...

Knights race by Raiders in semis

ST. PETER — The time and place may have changed, but the intensity the Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s Knights brought on Monday didn’t. After defeating Nicollet 82-35 in the Tomahawk-Valley Conference title game at Nicollet High School on Feb. 17, the No. 1-seeded Knights topped the ...

School security legislation touted for bipartisan interest

ST. PAUL — Legislative bills to provide funds for all Minnesota schools to add more security measures in their buildings are moving forward with bipartisan interest and support from a variety of faith leaders. “Both public and private schools should have the resources they need to keep ...

New Ulm embraces a path to healing

NEW ULM — John Kellen, executive director of the Grand Center for Arts & Culture and a documentary filmmaker and photographer, shared the history of The Makatoh Reconciliation and Healing Horse Ride at New Ulm Community Center Thursday. Dakota riders travel hundreds of miles each ...