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Jaykob Lee Wiese dies at 16

Jaykob Lee Wiese, age 16, of Bassett and formerly of Osage, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at his home.Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

Eugene Schultz, Sr. dies at 94

Eugene Schultz, Sr., age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb.

Chickasaws snag pair of NEIC wins

Zach Wemark knew the question was coming and cracked a smile as he was queried about the end of his perfect run at the free-throw line.  “Yeah, I knew about it.

We must stop balancing state budget on the backs of workers

The 2017 Legislative session opened last month at the Capitol, and I was fortunate to be in attendance.

Even after all these years, it’s tough to watch a kid’s dream end

There were multiple times as I sat matside at Saturday’s Class 2A sectional wrestling tournament when I had to remind myself “it’s just a game.”While the non-sports fans among you may think me foolish, my heart figuratively ached for the wrestlers

Getting the year started off with a bang

We didn’t exactly kick off 2017 at a leisurely pace; after all, it’s been quite a newsy month — one that included some nasty weather, the appearance of Temple Grandin, plenty of sports action and, of course, the lead up to the New Hampton Communit

Tough title day

Here’s a simple math equation that may sum up just how high the expectations are for the New Hampton wrestling team:   A Class 2A sectional team title + eight district qualifiers = a somewhat disappointing day.  Yet, one of those district qualifie

Light Plant takes next step on broadband

The New Hampton Light Plant Board last week took a step toward a project that would lead to it offering community wide broadband.But one board member said he will closely watch the results of the bond referendum New Hampton Community Schools resid

Celine "Dolly" Whiteman dies at 88

Celine "Dolly" Whiteman age 88 of New Hampton, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.

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