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New Ulm High School to hold relocation drill

Local News

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

Local News

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

Agribusiness

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 ...

Police Logs

Police Logs

Minnesota State Patrol • Responded to a two-vehicle injury crash reported at 5:11 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 212/Main Street North, Renville. A 2020 Jeep Renegade driven eastbound on Highway 212 by a 17-year-old woman collided in an intersection with an eastbound 2019 Ford F250 pickup ...

Cathedral Class 1963 turns 80

Mailbag

The New Ulm Cathedral High School Class of 1963 celebrates its 80th birthday at the New Ulm American Legion Club Wednesday, Sept. 3. Front row, from left, Doris Trautmiller, Eileen Weber, Carol Helget, Sandy Macho and Mary Laway. Middle row, Mary Lee Schnobrich, Janice Treml, Mary Ellen ...

Sleepy Eye summer FFA all-stars announced

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The Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter recognized a group of distinguished members who donated much of their time to the Ag. Program and community throughout the summer. These 45 members were named the 2025 Sleepy Eye FFA Summer All-Stars. In order for these students to become ...