NEW ULM – This fall, Martin Luther College (MLC) has a new feature on its campus that will bring the school to a new heights. A high ropes course was installed near the MLC’s practice field last spring. This will be the first year the course is open to students. Last week, several ...

SLEEPY EYE — Due to a rising number of safety concerns he has received from motorists about electric scooters lately, Sleepy Eye Police Chief Matt Andres suggested Tuesday that the city not allow scooters and bicycles downtown on Main Street and First Avenue next year. “Technically, it’s ...

SLEEPY EYE — The Minnesota FFA Association recently named Sleepy Eye Public School ag teacher/FFA Advisor Mary Hoffmann as its executive director. Hoffmann has taught ag education in Sleepy Eye for 19 years, has 30 years ag education experience and has held a number of national, state, ...

Sibley County Sheriff’s Office • Received a report Aug. 10 of a dog stolen in rural Henderson that had been missing since Aug. 7. It was learned through a nearby neighbor that the dog was sighted in a FedEx truck. An investigation located the truck driver. The dog was taken into custody ...

NEW ULM – Members of the 1st Battalion, 125 Field Artillery unit returned to the Minnesota National Guard Armory for a 20-year reunion on Sunday. The reunion began with a gather at the American Legion Post in Brewster, Minnesota, on Saturday. On Sunday, the veterans returned to the old New ...

NEW ULM – A new documentary film inspired by the enduring legacy of old-time dance bands is coming to theaters in Mankato, Owatonna and New Ulm this month. The film is called “Song & Dance,” was produced and directed by musician Kris Keltgen. Keltgen is the founder and bandleader of ...