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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 2d

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Green Isle canvasses election results, begins process to fill vacancy

The Green Isle City Council officially canvassed the Nov. 3 election results Tuesday, confirming the reelection of Harrison De Boer while beginning the process of filling a vacant council seat for the upcoming term. The city recorded a strong voter turnout of 60.53%, which Mayor Shane Sheets described as significant...

Green Isle, MN · 22h
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His days on oil rigs are done. Spence Nowinsky strikes it rich with New Mexico football

Before Spence Nowinsky built college football’s stingiest defense, he was running through airports, inspecting storage tanks and checking gas dispensers for leaks. Football had spit him out. After a coaching change at Idaho left Nowinsky without a job, the former Minnesota State defensive lineman took work with a compliance...

Albuquerque, NM · 23h
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Fairmont HRA Receives Additional Funds Due to Error

(Fairmont) The Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved an increase in funding for improvements at Friendship Village. The Publicly Owned Housing Program grant was originally approved for one-point-nine million dollars. However, an error in the project figures left out some work, including plumbing, sewer lines, patio replacements and sidewalk widening across all 115 units. Minnesota Housing approved an additional 200-thousand dollars, bringing the total grant to 2-point-1 million dollars. The HRA board unanimously approved the updated grant. The board also discussed the proposed Jameson Bush Mill Circle housing development. Plans call for 28 one-story modular homes, built in two phases of 14 homes each, around a single street and cul-de-sac. Board members also discussed seeking city assistance with infrastructure costs. No action was taken, but the project could come before the City Council at its December 14th meeting.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Gustavus Adolphus College students write legislators to restore Minnesota State Grant funds

SAINT PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Students at Gustavus Adolphus College were partnering with the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) to write letters to local legislators on Thursday, Nov. 12, to encourage them to restore lost funds to the Minnesota State Grant. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...

St Peter, MN · 21h

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Chris Corley named acting provost

Minnesota State President Edward Inch announced this morning that Chris Corley, the university’s dean of library and learning, has been named acting provost and vice president of academic affairs. Corley’s appointment begins next Wednesday. He fills the post for David Hood, who has taken a leave of absence to....

Mankato, MN · 1d

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County Board encourage courthouse security scanning

During their Nov. 3 meeting, members of the Waseca County Board directed county department heads to investigate the staffing and procedures that will be needed to begin consistent security screening of people entering the county courthouse starting the first week of 2027. Grant funds awarded to the county more than...

Waseca County, MN · 1d

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Mankato Students Print 250 T-Shirts to Save Printmaking Professor's Job

A student-led campaign to keep Minnesota State University, Mankato's only printmaking instructor employed has produced a petition with more than 350 signatures, several screen-printing parties, and roughly 250 hand-printed T-shirts, as students push back against a wave of budget-driven staffing cuts hitting the university this fall. The effort centers on...

Mankato, MN · 3d

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Polka Service finds new tunes for familiar liturgy

About 75 people enjoyed a meal of sausage, sauer kraut and fried potatoes after attending a “Polka Service” at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca the evening of Saturday, Nov. 7. There were no lederhosen or traditional German dresses, but the elements of the evening’s liturgy were sung...

Waseca, MN · 1d

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Rothstein hired to work with 17 Mile EDC

Alexis Rothstein has taken the position as the community and economic development specialist for the 17 Mile EDC which includes Winthrop, Gibbon and Fairfax. Rothstein is originally from Delano. She worked in corporate accounting as a staff accountant for two years in Plymouth and started her contract with 17 Mile EDC on October 12.

Winthrop, MN · 3d

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Fairmont City Council Works on Solution for City’s Tree Dump

(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is working to address ongoing overcrowding and maintenance problems at the city’s tree dump. Public Works Director Matthew York says crews maintain the site two to three times a week, but the lack of weekend staffing has contributed to access problems. Having employees on site both Saturday and Sunday could cost between 12-hundred and 24-hundred dollars. Council members discussed adding Saturday staffing and scheduling a work session to develop a long-term solution, including the possibility of burning accumulated debris. In other business, the council declared buildings at 112 and 114 West Fourth Street hazardous and ordered them repaired or demolished. The council also approved a transmission line easement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and they directed the $14,000 payment for the easement to be put toward improvements at Bull Head Park.

Fairmont, MN · 2d

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Council moving forward on west water tower

The State of Minnesota awarded Waseca a $1,000,000 bond to begin work related to the West Water Tower. The State of Minnesota also awarded an $8,900,000 bond to continue work related to Inflow and Infiltration and reconstruction of the Nelson Lift Station on 13th Avenue northwest. The council will convene at 6 p.m. the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Waseca City Council Chambers to review the election returns, verify the results, and formally declare the candidates elected to municipal offices.

Waseca, MN · 1d

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 3d

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Veterans Day at Sibley East: a day of honor and remembrance

Editor’s note: A more in-depth look at the ceremony, including its tributes to local veterans and the stories behind their service, will be featured in next week’s print edition and posted online.

Sibley County, MN · 21h

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Arlington reviews electric rates, advances $4.8 million bond issue for substation project

The Arlington City Council took several steps toward a major overhaul of the city’s electric system during its Nov. 2 meeting, including reviewing proposed electric rate increases, authorizing the issuance of nearly $4.8 million in electric revenue bonds, and approving additional work tied to the new substation project. The...

Arlington, MN · 22h

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Sibley East boys make history with second-place state finish

History was made Nov. 7 at Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, as the Sibley East boys cross country team placed second at the Class A state championship – a feat the program had never before achieved. Similar to the common phrase, “a game of inches,” cross country...

Arlington, MN · 22h

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Caregivers look at empowerment through health

People attending the Waseca Area Caregiver Services (WACS) educational session titled “Empowerment of mind and body as we age” the afternoon of Nov. 2 heard from two presenters. Dr. Jay Bulfer of Growing Roots Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture and More offered information about choosing a chiropractor and the types of treatment chiropractors typically provide. Linda Grant, a massage therapist, reiki master, and life coach is associated with the local Healing Hands Group.

Waseca, MN · 1d