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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. The Journal has frequently reported on the need for child care providers. The child care shortage in Minnesota and across the country has been at crisis levels for years and those working as providers do not receive enough credit for the work they do. Child care providers are essential for allowing ...

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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 letterpress and printmaking equipment also offers a fun history lesson on how far printing has come over the years. The Cellar Press also offers an important reminder of the news media’s origin. At one time, all newspapers were printed using similar letterpress equipment. The term “press” is ...

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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 members. Over the years, The Journal has reported on SE FFA’s success and past awards and it is exciting to see the Chapter receive this high honor. THUMBS DOWN 16 suspicious wildfires  In the last two months, Brown County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Brown County fire departments have ...

Look out for large farm equipment on roads

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 motorists and farm equipment operators to safely share the roads during planting season. Since 2021, MnDOT says there have been 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota, resulting in eight deaths and 171 injuries. “Farmers need our highways to prepare and plant fields at this time ...

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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 retention. Another problem is the state’s delay in reimbursing nursing rural homes for their Medicaid expenses. Oak Hills reimbursements have arrived 18 to 24 months late.   In response to these concerns, Oak Hill’s administration refuse to remain silent. In the last year, Oak Hills ...

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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 and Awards Banquet. The new members are: Crow, Pamela McNeill, Johnny Mons, Fritz Otto Reuter, Brian Wicklund and Dan Wiucki. Second, Turner Hall will be hosting Princefest Saturday, April 20. This is the first time Princefest has been held in New Ulm. The event celebrating the musician Prince ...