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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 31, 2025

James “Jimmy Joe” Dickmeyer

James “Jimmy Joe” Dickmeyer, age 86, of Monticello formerly Princeton and Fairfax passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Cura of Monticello in Monticello, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be […]

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.                                                        

October 30, 2025

Scores from 10/29

Light scorecard from Wednesday night. Section Volleyball: The 2AAA championship was played at Redwood Valley High School, the Marshall Tigers are heading back to the State Tournament with a straight set win over Willmar. College Volleyball: One UMAC final, Bethany Lutheran defeats Crown College in Straight sets.                 […]

October 30, 2025

Kristi L. Marquardt

Kristi L. Marquardt, age 65, of Fairfax passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Fairfax. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 3, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be Sunday, November 2, […]

October 30, 2025

Richard Clarence “Dick” Neyers

Richard Clarence “Dick” Neyers, age 83 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 1:30 pm and […]

October 29, 2025

POLICE INVESTIGATING ATTEMPTED SMOKE SHOP BREAK-IN

New Ulm Police are investigating an attempted break-in at the Smoke N Cloud Tobacco shop at 7th North and Broadway.  The attempt was reported at 1:25 Sunday morning.  Surveillance footage shows a man trying to break in but he did not gain access.  A window was broken on the north side of the building.   The […]
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