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During the June 16 meeting of the Waseca County Board, commissioners heard from the business managers of the three school districts based within the county about a statewide voter decision scheduled to appear on ballots during the Nov. 3 election.
The managers wanted commissioners to be...
During their June 15 meeting, members of the NRHEG School Board heard from district business manager Karla Christopherson regarding an anticipated $600,000 loss to the $4 million “general fund,” a pool of money set aside at the recommendation of various advisement groups as a buffer to meet...
“Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?”
Minnesota voters will find this...
Last week I read in the NRHEG Star Eagle that the city of Ellendale is considering sterilizing (and microchipping) all of the stray cats in their community. While I can well believe that stray cats could be viewed as a “nuisance,” I wondered whether this would turn into a case of getting what you...
vValerice and Avery Blouin bought a bandana and some awareness bracelets from Jordan Carroll and Kristi Peterson at the 15th annual Geneva Cancer Run. Valerice and Avery Blouin bought a bandana and some awareness bracelets from Jordan Carroll and Kristi Peterson at the 15th annual Geneva Cancer Run.
Almost 100 participants on motorcycles roared out of the parking lot of the Geneva Bar and Grill around 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. Riders had been gathering and paying their $20 a person registration fees for the annual Geneva Cancer Run since about 9 a.m. Merchandise and food vendors offered...
The Waldorf city council meeting took place in the evening of Monday, June 8.
Council members were informed nearly $2,000 worth of water bills went unpaid for the month. A $10 water base rate increase is being considered. A $10 sewer base rate increase is being considered. A $25 sewer...
County offices, which will be on area ballots Nov. 3, include the sheriff, county attorney, and three of the five commissioners. With filing for the offices closed on June 2, Waseca County voters now know that county sheriff Jay Dulas and county attorney Rachel Cornelius are running unopposed...
New Richland, MN - Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless is excited to announce the launch of the 17th annual Open Your Heart Summer Challenge grant. This grant opportunity provides participating food shelves in Minnesota with a matched grant proportional to the food shelves' fundraising...
During their meeting the evening of Tuesday, June 9, city maintenance leader Mike Wacholz told Geneva city council members that a new four-year agreement for maintaining and cleaning city water and pipes will cost the city $43,680. Empire Pipe Services of Mankato will use cameras to inspect pipes...
The City of Ellendale held its monthly city council meeting the evening of Thursday, June 11. Council members were reminded that filing for election to the city council is open from July 14 to 18. Any members of the public who wish to run for office, and any leaders whose terms expire in 2026,...