WINTHROP — In order to take advantage of overlapping territories and common investment needs, the boards of directors of Central Region Cooperative (CRC) of Sleepy Eye and United Farmers Cooperative (UFC) of Winthrop announced April 10 that their members approved a plan to merge the two ...

On April 14th, 13 Sleepy Eye Future Farmers of America (FFA) members traveled to Westbrook, Minnesota for the Region VI FFA Awards Banquet. Numerous members were recognized for their excellence, and Lucia Martinez Paredes and Alex Confer were officially inducted into the 2025-26 Region ...

NICOLLET – Nicollet Public Schools (NPS) lost nearly $200,000 in special education funding due to a data collection error. Last month, the Nicollet Public School (NPS) Board learned about the potential shortfall to special education. Initially the board was told the error resulted in ...

NEW ULM — Easter holiday events begin as early as Saturday, April 12 and continue through Saturday, April 19 in and around New Ulm. There is a lot to do for any age. Saturday, April 12 All kids are invited to the Orchard Hill Senior Living Easter egg hunt set for 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., ...

FAIRFAX — Fort Ridgely State Park is one of the rare state parks that includes the remains of an actual battlefield. The fort for which the park derived its name was built between 1853 and 1854 and prove an important position during the U.S. Dakota War of 1862. During the conflict the Sioux ...

NEW ULM— It’s springtime, which means it’s time to garden, or at least start those seeds. Peppers, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, kale, basil, beet, peas, beans—are common at the New Ulm Community Garden. “What grows best in the garden always varies from year to year. Last year was ...