BLUE EARTH — An update on the need for a new police garage took precedence at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Monday. Public Works director and interim city administrator Jamie Holland presented the council with an update from police chief Tom Fletcher concerning the ongoing search ...

SLEEPY EYE — Ulises Valdez grew up in a shack without running water in near the Texas-Mexican border. A community of shacks in McAllen, Tx shared an outhouse. “My parents weren’t U. S. citizens. My mom had a visa and traveled to the U.S. My dad didn’t. I didn’t see my dad after my ...

FAIRMONT – With the number of events and students involved growing, Fairmont High School and Elementary School’s music programs are firing on all cylinders. In May alone, six events are happening across the band, choir and orchestra groups. In addition to their standard concerts, the ...

In 2024, Minnesota saw 84.2% of high school seniors – 58,293 students – graduate from high school, setting the state’s record for highest graduation rate. The graduation data shows increases for students in the American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic or Latino and White student groups. ...

NEW ULM – In January, Mike’s Painting & Sandblasting of New Ulm netted an unusual project, the Mounds View Mermaid. The 30-foot fiberglass mermaid was on display on top of Mermaid Entertainment and Event Center off Highway 10 for decades. Six years ago, the statue was taken off site ...

FAIRMONT — The Strike Out Cancer event in Fairmont is a testament to the strength of individuals and families who’ve faced cancer, and the community that supports them. Operating for three years, the event aims to raise funds, awareness and support for cancer research and those affected ...