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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 ...

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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

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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 ...

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 driven by ...

Council considers naming rights for recreation center

Local News

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 ...