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Court proceedings

Sibley County Court • Unconditional bail was set at $12,000 cash or bond Aug. 26 for Sylvester Antley Clark, 38, Gaylord, for charges alleging carrying a pistol in a public place without a permit and third-degree DWI. He may be released on his own recognizance with conditions. An omnibus ...

Los Lobos to perform in fundraiser for The Grand

NEW ULM – Grammy winning rock band Los Lobos is coming to New Ulm through a partnership with The Grand Center for Arts and Culture and State Street Theater Company (SSTC). Los Lobos’ will perform at State Street Theater 7 p.m. Saturday, October 25. The performance will serve as a ...

New Ulm High School to hold relocation drill

NEW ULM — Next week Friday commuters traveling along Oak Street and N. 12th Street will witness an unusual sight with 750 New Ulm High School students and staff walking along the sidewalk away from the high school. This is all part of a planned relocation drill for NUHS. Assistant Principal ...

Man accused of attempting to drown two NU women

FERGUS FALLS — A 42-year-old Shakopee man accused of trying to drown two women in Otter Tail Lake Aug. 30, faces second-degree attempted murder and three other charges. Franklin Michael Dickinson was arrested on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder, two counts of felony domestic ...

Farmfest nitrate tests reveal private well water issues

BROWN COUNTY — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reports water from six private wells tested at Farmfest exceeded the federal health standard for nitrate-nitrogen this year. Another nine private wells showed elevated levels. Three of every four Minnesotans rely on groundwater ...

Future of industry hinges on striking on right balance

The beef industry is facing challenging times with high demand and low supply — increases in price and a reduction in cattle inventory. The future though might also be challenging with a need to stay relevant but still evolve with consumer demand and money-conscious or streamlined pricing as ...