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November 3, 2025

AMPI TO SELL NEW ULM BUTTER PLANT

AMPI has announced it is selling the New Ulm butter plant to Grassland Dairy Products in Greenwood,  Wisconsin.  AMPI has several cheese plants in the upper midwest and AMPI Marketing Vice President Sarah Schmidt says as the board of directors looks forward, they see an opportunity to increase their investment in the cheese market…   […]

November 3, 2025

UPDATE – MURDER CHARGES FILED AGAINST ZIMMERMAN, VICTIMS’ NAMES RELEASED

The man accused in a double-homicide in Hanska Sunday has made his first court appearance in Iowa.  Court records say that 45-year-old Randy T. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 50 year old Justin Paul Reinarts and 32-year-old Tabitha Leigh Trescott.  Authorities say that they were called to a home […]

November 1, 2025

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MNSURE STARTS

Minnesotans can enroll in health coverage through MNSure, the state’s official health insurance marketplace.  The annual open enrollment period opened Saturday and is the prime opportunity to sign up for a new health plan, renew existing coverage, or explore other options for 2026.  MNSure CEO Libby Caulum encourages residents to take advantage of available savings […]

November 1, 2025

J & R SCHUGEL MERGES WITH INTERSTATE PERSONNEL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION

The New Ulm-based J & R Schugel Trucking company has joined Interstate Personnel Services Transportation as of Friday.  J & R Schugel was founded in 1974 and became 100% employee-owned in 2014. Interstate Personnel Services Transportation is also employee-owned.   The combined companies which also features Paschall Truck Lines, Paschall Logistics and Transport Distribution Company, will […]

October 31, 2025

HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES ENDED FRIDAY

Riddled with fraud, the Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services program ends today (ended Friday).  The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced in August that the program would be terminated due to widespread fraud.  The program was launched in 2020 as a Medical Assistance benefit designed to help seniors and people with disabilities.  The Minnesota Legislature and […]

October 31, 2025

TWO FEDERAL JUDGES RULE SNAP BENEFITS MUST CONTINUE

Two federal judges rules Friday that the Trump Administration must tap into the five-billion dollar contingency fund to keep SNAP running into November.  The Department of Agriculture argued earlier this week that it could not use the contingency fund to help cover benefits during a government shutdown.  U.S Congresswoman Angie Craig responded “The Trump Administration […]

October 30, 2025

MNDOT TO STUDY POTENTIAL REMOVAL OF LIGHTING SYSTEM AT INTERSECTION NEAR COURTLAND

MnDOT is going to evaluate the potential removal of intersection lighting at Highway 68 and Blue Earth County Road 45 near Courtland.  MnDOT says the system has reached the end of its useful life and needs replacement.  The intersection doesn’t meet MnDOT’s criteria established for at-grade intersection lighting and has maintained a strong safety record […]

October 30, 2025

FAIRFAX MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED MOTORCYCLE CHASE

The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Fairfax man Wednesday night after he led officers on a chase that reached speeds of 160 miles per hour.  Authorities say just after 9:45 pm, they spotted a motorcycle driven by 23-year-old David James Ruter of rural Fairfax going 90 miles per hour eastbound on Highway 60 […]

October 30, 2025

Jeannie Kretsch

Turner Lady Jeannie Kretsch talked about a trick-or-treat kids’ meal Friday starting at 3:30 pm and then an adult trick-or-treat party starting at 8 pm, all at Turner Hall.  Then, next week will be the Gnomemade Market on November 7 and 8 also at Turner Hall.                   […]

October 30, 2025

Colleen Weber, Kristi Paulsen and Bill Tauer

Colleen, Kristi and Bill promote the upcoming Tasting Event and Silent Auction, November 13th, at the Best Western Plus, to benefit the Brown County Humane Society.                                                        
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