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April 6, 2026

Katie Wolle

Executive Director of the Madelia Area Chamber of Commerce Katie Wolle talked about the upcoming opening of a greenhouse, city-wide garage sales in May, membership for the golf course and the Madelia Scouts outlaw derby Saturday and more.          

April 6, 2026

Alyssa Birman

Vista Prairie’s Alyssa Birman talks about an event coming up the end of April.                              

April 6, 2026

GAS PRICES UP TO $3.57 A GALLON IN MINNESOTA

Gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota and across the U-S due to the ongoing war with Iran.   Triple-A Minnesota says today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.57.  That’s up from $3.41 one week ago.    We were paying $3.18 a month ago.  The national average is up to $4.11 […]

April 6, 2026

LAWMAKERS RETURN TO CAPITOL TUESDAY

(St. Paul, MN)  —  Minnesota lawmakers have one more day of Passover/Easter break before they return to the State Capitol.   They will have six weeks remaining in the session to complete their work.   A bonding bill for infrastructure projects is a top priority for the governor and legislative leaders.  The Minnesota House is expected to […]

April 6, 2026

RENVILLE COUPLE CHARGED WITH ANIMAL ABUSE

A Renville couple is facing several counts of charges of misdemeanor animal mistreatment and animal torture on a property they own together.  According to charges filed in Renville County District Court, authorities were tipped off in November by someone who said they had recently purchased a dog from Shane and Roxanne Loeffler’s property that had […]

April 3, 2026

GRADUATION RATES CLIMB IN 2025

(St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota is hitting a new milestone in education. State data shows nearly 85 percent of the Class of 2025 graduated high school on time, the highest rate ever recorded. The numbers mark a steady rebound from the pandemic, with graduation rates climbing for students across races, income levels, and special education […]

April 3, 2026

MN NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT COSTS MILLIONS

The Minnesota National Guard deployment earlier this year is expected to cost the state more than five million dollars. The executive director of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs says the final total is still being calculated. Governor Tim Walz activated the Guard during Operation Metro Surge, which ran from January 8th through February 25th. […]

April 3, 2026

New Ulm Website for Tournaments and Conventions

New Ulm Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sarah Warmka said there is a resource to see what tournaments and conventions are happening in New Ulm.  Visit the website www.newulm.com/welcome.   The next HYPE Social is at Lola’s on April 16.          

April 2, 2026

SLEEPY EYE EDA DIRECTOR KRAMER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

The city of Sleepy Eye will soon have a position open at city hall.  Economic Development Authority Director Kurk Kramer announced his retirement this week.  Kramer says he let the EDA board know earlier this week.  He said he doesn’t know what the city plans to do in terms of advertising for the position.  Kramer’s […]

April 2, 2026

NEW ULM SCHOOL BOARD CUTTING NEARLY $2-MILLION TO BUDGET FOR 2026-2027

The New Ulm School Board has approved nearly $2-million in budget cuts for 2026-27.  Superintendent Sean Koster said the district has been deficit spending for three years.   Koster said the board looked at cuts across the board and not just one area including custodians, tech support, activities, fine arts and cutting grade sections in […]
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