Two recent announcements involving biofuels are important developments for the Minnesota agriculture industry and the environment. We join the Minnesota Biodiesel Council in applauding the recent letter sent to the Environmental Protection Agency by members of Congress, including Michelle ...

Last April the Minnesota Department of Human Services released updated licensing standards for both child care providers and child care centers. The 97-page document includes updates to nearly every current statute. It includes specifics such as the number of certain types of toys each home ...

THUMBS UP Festival season starts with Bavarian Blast Bavarian Blast started this week marking a beginning to the season of festivals in New Ulm, “The City of Festivals.” For the next few months New Ulm will either be celebrating a festival or be preparing to celebrate a festival. Next ...

“Nothing tastes better than fresh green beans out of the garden. You can’t beat it,” Becky Sellner was quoted in a New Ulm Journal article on the start of the farmers’ market season. It’s those fresh green beans and other vegetable delights that make shopping at farmers’ markets ...

THUMBS UP Warta to receive Roger J. Wolfe Achievement Award  The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) will award Denis Warta the Roger J. Wolfe Achievement Award Monday during a special ceremony at the Mayo Civic Center in Mankato. Warta is receiving the award for a lifetime of ...

No matter where you drive these days in Minnesota, or for that matter — across the nation — road construction is hot and heavy this summer. Two construction projects are underway in New Ulm. The 20th South Street construction is led by the city and the Highway 14 roundabout is led by ...