THUMBS UP National Child Care Provider Day Friday was Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, which is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The day celebrates child care providers, teachers and other educators of young people. Few groups are more deserving of an appreciation day. ...

THUMBS UP Cellar Press celebrating five years The Cellar Press Studio in the lower levels of The Grand is celebrating five years today and that is an impressive achievement. It contains a unique collection of letterpress and printmaking machines has brought dozens of artists to New Ulm. The ...

THUMBS UP Sleepy Eye FFA named Premier Chapter in Minnesota During the 95 Minnesota FFA Convention in Minneapolis, Sleepy Eye FFA was named the Premier FFA Chapter in the State. This is a high honor, which Sleepy Eye FFA rightfully deserves. The Chapter is heavily active with dozens of ...

Another planting season is upon us and that means large farm equipment will be sharing rural roads across southwest Minnesota with other vehicles. The Minnesota Department of Transportation this week reminded motorists traveling on these roads to keep a look out for farm equipment. MNDOT ask ...

THUMBS UP Oak Hills’ proactive approach The Oak Hills Living Center  continues to take a proactive approach to the struggles facing rural nursing homes. In rural Minnesota, there is a crisis in nursing home care. Senior care facilities are having difficulty with recruitment and ...

THUMBS UP Minnesota Music Hall of Fame induction and Princefest Next weekend, things are going to get very musical in New Ulm with two music-themed events. First, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (MMHF) will be inducting new members Friday, April 19 during the 33rd Induction Ceremony ...