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Sleepy Eye FFA members of the month

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SLEEPY EYE-- Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) recognize Taylor Berkner, Mateo Hornsby, Ari Hernandez and McCoy Marti as members of the month. Berkner is a senior and has been in FFA for six years and is the chapter 1st Vice-President. She enjoys the responsibility of the position and ...

Proposed transmission line meetings start Monday

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By Deb Gau news@nujournal.com MARSHALL — Starting next week, a group of three electric providers will be holding public meetings about a proposed new 765-kilovolt transmission line project. The new power line project would run through southwest and southern Minnesota, connecting a ...

Energy Assistance Program funding cut off by shutdown

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In a normal year, Minnesota would have already received its federal funding for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), known nationally as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). However, because of the ongoing government shutdown, the money will likely be delayed at least another ...

‘Very productive’ deer herd reported for firearms opener

Local News

NEW ULM — The weather forecast for the Nov. 8 Minnesota firearms deer hunting season opener looks favorable, according to New Ulm DNR Wildlife Manager Jeff Zajac. “If we get temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it should be ideal. A good, fall day makes it easier to stay in the deer blind than ...

A fresh start for Aztecas

Local News

NEW ULM — Aztecas Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill has reopened at 400 N. Minnesota St. following a temporary closure earlier this year. The restaurant originally opened in July 2024 in the former Main Jiang China Buffet location, but owner Álvaro Perdomo said the business closed in May ...

Speeds during chase reach 160 mph, officials say

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LAKE CRYSTAL — A 23-year-old Fairfax man was arrested in Lake Crystal Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a 10-mile chase that at times topped 160 mph, according to Blue Earth County Sheriff's officials. “It all happened in a matter of minutes. There was almost no traffic on the ...