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Olympics remind us to cherish every win and every loss

Well it is finally here, the Olympics!

After a ‘stay-at-home vacation,’ it’s time to get back to work

No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one.— Elbert HubbardI have been back from vacation for a solid 90 minutes, and it’s probably not a great sign that I’m ready for my next one.Now, don’t get me wrong.I, 99.9 percent of

City Council looks at sewer rates

Since filing for a Nutrient Reduction Strategy Plan the New Hampton City Council will be looking for an exemption from the DNR that would delay the city having to pay for a number of years.However, to receive exemptions, the DNR looks into the cit

Herman H. Emkes dies at 84

Herman H. Emkes, 84, of Denver, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at the Shell Rock Health Care Center in Shell Rock.Herman was born Feb. 3, 1932, on the family farm in Grundy County, the son of Anton and Jennie (Hempen) Emkes.

Eva Mae (Schweim) Huffman dies at 90

 Jesus called Eva Mae (Schweim) Huffman  home July 11, 2016. Born to Edward and Cassie (Lentz) Schweim February12, 1926 in Mankato; baptized March 14, 1926 at Immanuel Lutheran.

Rotary offers computer recycling

The New Hampton Rotary Club will hold a computer recycling event in cooperation with Goodwill Industries and Dell on Friday, Aug. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the corner of Main and Linn (CarQuest parking lot).

Rotary Club again kicks off its annual shoebox program

The New Hampton Rotary Club is once again a partner in the Shoeboxes for the Children of the Dump international service project.

Fredericksburg hears that old familiar sound

Remember when you got so excited to hear that iconic song of the ice cream truck?

Airport Lake gets new playground equipment

Airport Lake has seen a face lift with the addition of new playground equipment being installed.Chickasaw County Conservation Director Brian Moore said three weeks ago the New Hampton Lions Club was out at Airport Lake to help the conservation boa

Golf Carts receive second reading

After a lengthy discussion, the golf cart ordinance received its second reading at the New Hampton City Council meeting on Monday.New Hampton Mayor Deb Larsen reported to the council that she received two emails since the last council meeting, one

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