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January 13, 2026

Meet Your Local Elected Officials Event was Held Monday Night

League of Women Voters New Ulm hosted the New Ulm City Council in its first “Meet Your Local Elected Officials” event Monday evening.  City Councilors: Dave Christian, Tom Schmitz, Eric Warmka, Council President Andrea Boettger and Mayor Kathleen Backer participated.  Listen to the program below.   Future events will feature New Ulm School Board and Brown […]

January 13, 2026

DNR PROPOSING LOWERING STATEWIDE WALLEYE LIMIT FROM 6 TO 4

Minnesota anglers could soon see the statewide walleye limit drop from six to four.  The DNR says the proposed change would help protect the state’s walleye population for future generations.  The current rule allowing only one walleye over 20 inches would stay in place.  Officials say the update reflects changes in climate, invasive species and […]

January 13, 2026

SHOOTING IN GAYLORD

Sibley County authorities are investigating a shooting in Gaylord Monday afternoon.  Authorities say they were called to a home near 6th Street and Court Avenue around 5:20 for the report of a fight and found a gunshot victim and another man armed with a gun.  The armed man was taken into custody and the victim […]

January 12, 2026

WESTBROOK MAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN GARAGE EXPLOSION AND FIRE

The Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a garage fire Monday, January 5 that seriously injured a man.  Authorities say 58-year-old Frank Wood of Westbrook was taken to the Minneapolis burn center after the explosion and fire while he was working in his garage.  Wood was able to call 911 saying he was burned and […]

January 12, 2026

New Ulm Medical Center Has Opening for Lab Technician

  New Ulm Medical Center Lab Technician Luis Ramirez mentioned they have an opening for a  Lab Tech.   He also shared what’s involved in the job and the education and training needed.            

January 12, 2026

DRIVER ESCAPES VEHICLE AFTER IT BREAKS THROUGH ICE IN KANDIYOHI COUNTY

A Paynesville man was able to escape his vehicle after it broke through the ice at the Rush Brown Landing Public Water Access on the northeast shore of Green Lake Sunday evening at 7 pm.  Kandiyohi County deputies say 22-year-old Blake Hiltner was driving about 100 yards from the landing with the front end of […]

January 10, 2026

FARMWARD, AG PLUS ANNOUNCE MERGER

Farmward Cooperative and Ag Plus Cooperative have announced that Ag Plus members have overwhelmingly approved the proposed unification of the two organizations.  CEO of Farmward John Husk says consolidation is constantly happening in the industry…   Husk says the benefits will be many including continued strength in agronomy and energy services…     Husk says […]

January 9, 2026

Plan to be Active in the New Year

  Family Life Consultant and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Gail Gilman Shared tips to achieve a healthy, happy New Year.   A good idea to increase your physical activity; play games; spend time with friends, family and neighbors; get enough sleep and laugh a lot.          

January 9, 2026

POLICE INVESTIGATING ICE INCIDENT IN SLEEPY EYE

Sleepy Eye Police are investigating an incident Thursday afternoon near Main Street and 5th Avenue Northeast.  Police said several unmarked SUVs and confirmed several ICE agents detained and interviewed a Sleepy Eye man outside a home for about 20 minutes.  He was eventually released.  Police say they talked to the man and was told that […]

January 9, 2026

PORTION OF HIGHWAY 111 NEAR NICOLLET SHUT DOWN THURSDAY FOR REPORTED CAR FIRE

A portion of Highway 111 was shut down for a short time Thursday afternoon for a reported car fire near Dollar General in Nicollet.  Fire officials responded at 5:05 pm and found heavy smoke and some flames coming from the vehicle.  Reports say three people were able to get out of the vehicle.  No injuries […]
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