NEW ULM — Courtland artist Monica Mages presented her first formal gallery showing Saturday at Lykke Books. The exhibit featured more than 47 oil paintings in a variety of sizes, all original works. Brie Tarrelson, owner of Lykke Books, said the event stemmed from a desire to support local ...

HANSKA — Randy Thomas Zimmerman, a suspect in connection with a double murder that occurred in Hanska on Sunday, was taken into custody by law enforcement in Iowa. The arrest included the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa; the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa; the Muscatine ...

NICOLLET — Voters in the Nicollet, Madelia and Sibley East school districts will vote in school district special elections Tuesday. The Nicollet Public School board proposed to increase general education revenue by $1,014.76 per pupil for School District Question 1. The proposal referendum ...

NEW ULM — Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) announced Thursday it is selling its New Ulm butter plant to Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. of Greenwood, Wis. The sale expected to close by the end of the year. Terms of the transaction are confidential. The butter plant on Center Street that ...

NEW ULM — In an effort to purchase beds for local families in dire need, the New Ulm Area Foundation Inc. presented a $5,000 grant award to the Heart to Home Furnishings organization Friday. Heart to Home Furnishings is a volunteer, non-profit corporation seeking gently used furniture and ...