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If you were to stand on the corner of Fourth and Main Street in Henderson, Minnesota, and hold up a photo of the view from 1915, your imagination wouldn’t have to fill in many gaps because little has changed. This small town in Minnesota is home to about 950 people. Located in the Minnesota River […]
A new artificial intelligence data center is under construction in Glencoe, with city leaders calling it an economic opportunity and some residents questioning its impact on the community. The facility is being built at 670 11th St. W. on Glencoe’s western edge. According to Revolve Labs, the project spans about...
A Dodge Ram left I-94 near Sauk Centre Friday afternoon, sending the driver to the ER with injuries that aren't life-threatening.
After four years serving as Le Sueur’s city administrator, Joe Roby has submitted his resignation from the position. “It is with mixed emotions that I want to share with you that I have submitted to Stacy my notice of resignation as City Administrator,” Roby wrote in the resignation letter provded to Le Sueur County News. “My last day with the city will be Dec. 16. I would like to thank the council for the opportunity to serve as your city administrator for the past 4.5 years; it has been a great privilege. I love this community with a passion, and it has been a tremendous honor to work on behalf of the community in this capacity.” With Roby’s resignation, effective Dec. 17, a proposal has been put forward for the City Council a transtion plan. The proposal, to be considered at the city’s Nov. 9 meeting, ask the city to consider seeking assistance through a professional recruiter or elect to utilize the city’s existing hiring process to fill the vacancy.
A new Buffalo Wild Wings Go location has opened in Waconia. The company has also announced plans for further expansion in Minnesota.
As the holiday season approaches, New Ulm transforms into a festive wonderland filled with events that celebrate the spirit of the season. We invite you to explore our community events calendar for all the details on upcoming holiday festivities and activities happening in and around New Ulm. #LoyalToLocalNU Holiday Passport.
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The program’s 41st year begins Nov. 12, with gift cards due Dec. 13. The Holiday Sharing Tree is preparing to provide gifts to more than 1,500 people in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties during its 41st year, according to Liz Thiesse. Thiesse spoke with Lisa...
CHASKA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West football team took on the Waconia Wildcats for the Section 2AAAAA championship. the scarlets walk away with a 21-14 victory and advance to state competition that starts next week.
Carver County commissioners addressed two administrative budget recommendations at their Oct. 20 meeting. One related to the county’s aquatic invasive species (AIS) program, the second to custodial services. At a meeting in September on the county’s preliminary 2027 budget and levy, funding for the AIS program was eliminated after the state cut its contribution to county AIS programs by half — from $140,000 to $70,000 — to Carver County. However, at last Tuesday’s meeting, that program was restored after new funding surfaced from a combination of additional contributions from lake association partners and the reallocation of some funding from the Carver County Water Management Organization. Also, potentially additional funding from the city of Chanhassen which has Lotus, Lake Riley and several other lakes within its boundaries. In restoring funding, commissioners and program administrators highlighted the value of the AIS program, including watercraft inspections, education and awareness, and AIS monitoring and control. Regarding the second budget conversation, commissioners voted 4-1 to proceed with an administrative recommendation to subcontract additional county building custodial work at an anticipated 2027 budget savings of around $89,000. The move would eliminate two custodial positions and involve an amendment to expand contracting of custodial services with City
In the photo: Jennifer Otte, True Real Estate; Hans Steinbrenner, Jordan King, Kevin Walker, Paul Manning, MLC; Jon Bleick, Nuvera. The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited Martin Luther College to welcome four new administrators: Hans Steinbrenner, Athletic Director; Kevin Walker, Director of Staff Ministry and Professor of Theology; Jordan King, Sports Information Director; and Paul Manning, Executive Director of Mission Advancement.
