Sharon Grochow

Sharon Grochow, age 81, of Gaylord passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 10, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gaylord, Minnesota, with interment in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Mountville, Dryden Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and Friends […]

FIRST HPAI IN DAIRY HERD CONFIRMED IN BENTON COUNTY

Minnesota’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in a dairy herd has been confirmed in Benton County.  It comes the day after Iowa  discovered its first case of bird flu in a dairy herd.  The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says a producers noted clinical signs in only a handful of […]

New Ulm Cathedral topped Kelliher/Northome in Class A State Quarterfinal Softball Wednesday.   Greyhounds play Russell Tyler Ruthton Thursday at 4:30pm.  

Softball- LCWM vs Dassel Cokato-June 5

  LCWM defeated Dassel Cokato 7-1 in state quarterfinal play Wednesday and meet St. Cloud Cathedral in the semifinals today at 4:30pm.  

Section Baseball Championships Today

Section Baseball Championships will be played around the area today. Section 2A final, Cathedral takes on Springfield, 5pm at ISG Field. Catch all the action on SAM 107.3. Section 3A final, Dawson/Boyd will play LQPV at 5pm Section 2AA final, Belle plaine will square off against Lesueur/Henderson at 5pm. Section 3AA Championship will feature Montevideo […]

TWO FILED FOR NEW ULM WARD 3 COUNCIL SEAT

Two candidates have filed to be on the ballot in November for New Ulm’s Ward Three Council seat.  Heath Dobberpuhl and Tom Schmitz both filed before Tuesday’s deadline to fill the seat currently held by Les Schultz, who has announced he is not running again.  Dobberpuhl teaches science at MLC and said he has had […]

Cathedral, LCWM Advance At State

Cathedral and LCWM softball teams will be playing in the semi-finals of the State Tournament today. The Greyhounds scored three runs, coming out of a rain delay, to break open a one run game and defeated Kelliher/Northome 8 to 1. Abby Hillesheim picked up the win the circle, striking out nine. The Hounds will play […]

Yankees Win Seventh Straight

The New York Yankees extended their current winning streak to seven games after rolling past the Minnesota Twins 9-5 last night in the Bronx. The Yanks are now 6-0 against the Twins this season. Carlos Rodon earned the victory after striking out nine batters and allowing two runs over six innings. He took a perfect […]

CONCERTS IN THE PARK KICK OFF THURSDAY NIGHT

The Concerts in German Park in New Ulm kick off Thursday night with the traditional openers the Concord Singers.  The concerts have moved from Monday to Thursday nights in hopes of attracting tourists that come to town for the weekend.  The concerts will be held every Thursday night through August.  Rec On The Go will […]

MINOR CHEMICAL SPILL NEAR EAGLE LAKE

A semi rollover  on the eastside of Mankato caused a minor chemical spill Tuesday.  Blue Earth County authorities were called a little before 4 on the County Road 12 roundabout to Highway 14.  The chemical was diluted calcium chloride commonly used as dust suppressant on gravel roads.  Authorities say hundreds of gallons leaked before it […]