Schools and Education

School Board sets maximum preliminary levy

NEW ULM — Thursday evening the school board approved setting the payable 2027 levy at the maximum. It is recommended to set the levy at maximum and Vice Chair Johnathan Schiro, who motioned for the approval, said that the levy has been set at maximum every year that he has been on the board. District 88 Manager Matthew Moline explained that setting the levy at maximum gives time for final adjustments to be made by the Minnesota Department of Education, “As they’re correcting and getting all those things [set] we just do maximum now and wait until December [to finalize ...

Only candy rains on Eagles’ parade

The only thing raining from the overcast sky Friday evening was candy as the homecoming parade made its way down the five blocks of Highland Avenue. New Ulm’s cheer squad and marching band kicked off the parade excitement filling the street with school spirit and music. Following close ...