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Deputies will be able to make ‘saves’

Ken Rasing figures if one “save” occurs, the work that went into obtaining a public health grant to put a defibrillator in each squad car used by the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office will have been worth it.“What we do know is that if someone has

‘Second season’ starts with a victory

Against Oelwein Friday, New Hampton's girls had an insurmountable lead early in the third quarter. Or did they?  When Darian Wegner scored on an offensive putback, the Chickasaws led by nearly 20, 41-22.

New Hampton boys break through with their first NEIC win

The halftime talk didn't sink in until about three minutes had elapsed in the second half, but when it did, New Hampton took firm control of Friday night's game with Oelwein.  The Chickasaws used a 25-0 run that stretched deep into the f

Turkey Valley girls fall to Springville in 1-2 battle

It looked like Turkey Valley might keep their streak going in the first half of a battle against Springville Saturday night.

Leonard D Benson dies at 73

Leonard D Benson, age 73, of New Hampton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at his home.Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sautrday, Jan.

Our goal remains to cover all sides of upcoming bond referendum

In the early 2000s as a reporter for the Mankato (Minn.) Free Press,  my “beat” was education.That meant I covered everything from school board meetings to classroom happenings to referendums.

Vote yes for a new school in New Hampton

I have had numerous conversations about the new school bond and improvements.

It’s time for all of us to ‘pay it forward’

Please join me in voting YES on the Feb.

Bond referendum offers plenty of positives for students, community

Are you proud to be a Chickasaw?

New building is simply too big

First off, I would like to thank everyone for the replies to my letters to the editor.Some need to realize that I sometimes use sarcasm or tongue in cheek humor to get my point across.

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