NICOLLET — Nicollet Just For Kix announced Karen (Powers) Moret as the new program director, effective May 15, 2026. Moret will be taking over for Brooke Mielke, who was with Nicollet Just For Kix for eight years. Moret will lead the Nicollet Just For Kix program for the upcoming 2026–2027 ...

Submitted by Holly Schaefer NEW ULM — Twelve-year-old New Ulm gymnast Adaline Schaefer recently competed at Regionals in Notre Dame, Indiana with her team from Owatonna Gymnastics Club and earned a spot on the Midwest Regional Team. The Midwest Regional Team is made up of the top eight ...

SEARLES — After defeating Springfield 3-2 Thursday night at Searles Ballpark, the Madelia Blackhawks got a taste of what being a champion is like. After reliever Evan Coil forced a flyout to center fielder Dalton Tatro, the Blackhawks escaped a bases-loaded jam to win the Tomahawk-Valley ...

NEW ULM — Michael Walker’s one-out RBI single in the top of the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and Walker then shut down New Ulm in the bottom of the inning as Orono edged the Eagles 4-3 Thursday in a nonconference baseball game at Johnson Park. Walker got the win in relief, going the last ...

SLEEPY EYE — River Valley junior Parker Kuehn cruised to first place finishes in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, long jump and anchored the 4x200 boys relay team to a first place finish at the Tomahawk-Valley Conference Track and Field Championship Thursday. River Valley junior Marley ...

NEW ULM — As a mother, trainer, certified surgical technologist and championship bodybuilder, the work Brandy Toomer puts in is clear to see. After starting her weekdays with a cup of coffee at 4 a.m., Toomer is quick to get in cardio and strength training at New Ulm Fitness before running ...