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Putting 1776 ‘into context’

The 250th anniversary of the United States is this year, but the story of American independence goes back farther than 1776. Dr. Anita Gaul said it’s important for people to keep in mind when looking back on the nation’s origins. “I think it’s important to understand why the Declaration of Independence happened in the first place,” said Gaul, a history instructor at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The steps that led to American colonies breaking away from Great Britain can be traced back to the Seven Years’ War, she said. “Nothing happens overnight,” ...

America at 250: A journey through time, told through our communities

What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America. Here, we can, within the boundaries of the law, do, say and think what we wish; we can worship as we choose; we ...

A mad dash for eggs

MARSHALL — It was chilly outside, but the weekend’s weather didn’t stop the fun of Easter festivities in Marshall. In the hallways of True Light Christian School, children were lining up for indoor egg hunts held in between the Easter services at Grace Life Church. A group of second ...

Wabasso water project delayed

WABASSO — A water treatment project in the city of Wabasso is temporarily on pause due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a post on the city’s social media said this week. On Friday, Wabasso City Attorney Matt Novak said he could not provide more detailed information at that time on why the project was paused. However, the matter will be discussed by the Wabasso City Council at its next regular meeting April 13. The city of Wabasso planned to make improvements to its municipal water supply and treatment process, said project engineer Matthew Miller of Bolton & Menk. A brief ...

No one carries their cross alone

NEW ULM – Area faithful gathered at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Good Friday as Bishop Chad Zielinski led them through the 14 stations of the cross. Praying the 14 stations of the cross with the Bishop is a New Ulm Diocese tradition. Typically, the prayer and meditation service is ...

‘We try to support the best way we can’

In 2008, Mark Nelson was working at US Bank leasing in Marshall when he was told of the manager position opening at Norwegian Mutual Insurance Company in Cottonwood. “I really didn’t know anything about insurance at the time. It intrigued me. I had some interest. I applied, had some ...