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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 ...

Supply and demand: Low inventory lead to high prices

Less supply, more demand. That seems to be the reality of the beef industry right now. The driving factors are complex including drought conditions, shifts in temperatures and precipitation, higher costs of raising and feeding cattle, the health of the cattle including disease and pest ...

Council considers naming rights for recreation center

NEW ULM – The New Ulm Recreation Center could undergo a name change. The New Ulm City Council held a closed session meeting on Tuesday to consider offers or counteroffers for the sale of naming rights to the recreation center. In January, the city council approved a service agreement with ...