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St. Peter Le Sueur Co. Lonsdale Kenyon COVID-19 65° Sunny Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Print Edition Become a Member Subscribe Today Toggle navigation Menu Search Log In Using Your Account Log In Don’t have an account? Sign Up Today My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Sign Up Log In Dashboard Logout My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Search Home Subscribe Local Ads Scene COVID-19 Open to serve Support local journalism Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by making a contribution. Contribute TCU schools make last minute shift to hybrid for all students Updated 56 min ago Tri-City United Schools on Tuesday changed the learning model it’ll start the school year to a hybrid model with for all kindergarten students and those in grades one to 12. News Local companies collaborate to create downtown benches with an historic flair By ANDREW DEZIEL andrew.deziel@apgsomn.com Updated 55 min ago Thanks to the effort of several local companies, downtown Faribault’s historic district just might be a more inviting spot for a quiet afterno… News Sheriff’s Office, libraries and nonprofits top board’s first look at proposed 2021 budget By ANDREW DEZIEL andrew.deziel@apgsomn.com Updated 55 min ago Rice County’s Board of Commissioners started the process of piecing together their first budget of the COVID-19 era on Tuesday, with an eye to… State Jobs czar strives to get Minnesota economy back on track By BILL SALISBURY St. Paul Pioneer Press Updated 1 hr ago ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — This isn’t the job he expected. News School Board approves calendar and class start/end time revisions By KURT HILDEBRANDT St. Peter Public Schools 4 hrs ago Classes for students in grades K-12 at Saint Peter Public Schools will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 9, after the St. Peter School Board approved … News Executive director retires, leaves Faribault Foundation in good hands By MISTY SCHWAB misty.schwab@apgsomn.com Updated 55 min ago The Faribault Foundation has gained more visibility in the past few years, and much of that is thanks to Dee Bjork. News St. Peter poet shares journey of grief after death of husband By PHILIP WEYHE philip.weyhe@apgsomn.com Updated 4 hrs ago It was a poem that brought them together. Support local journalism Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by making a contribution. Contribute Trending Now Some common blood pressure meds might lower depression risk COVID-19 leaves iconic Faribault bar, Grampa Al’s, behind Area woman airlifted following crash, driver cited for failing to yield Convenience store looks to locate at old highway shop site Cannon Falls man charged with murder in father’s death The Latest Sports BUCKLE UP: Owatonna soccer will be nearly 50% through season in 13 short days 50 min ago As of Tuesday afternoon, the Owatonna soccer teams have played zero games. Sports Girls tennis: Waseca falls to Blue Earth Area 1 hr ago Waseca fell 7-0 to Blue Earth Area Monday in Blue Earth. State Barr tightens rules on surveillance of political candidates By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press Updated 2 hrs ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department announced new restrictions Tuesday on how it conduc… What’s the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North Updated 1 hr ago (AP) — The pressure has clearly been on in the NFC North. Opinion A better response to rioting in Minneapolis Suzanne Rook 2 hrs ago State, local officials moved quickly — without undue force — yet the damage was widespread. Minnesota’s awful slide continues with loss to White Sox Updated 1 hr ago MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Chicago White Sox initiated a teardown a little more than three years… Heavy-hitter Texas, Michigan announce resounding athletic staff and salary cuts Updated 1 hr ago AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the biggest, r… Upcoming Events Sep 1 Northfield Sertoma Club Tue, Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1 BNI AM Networkers Tue, Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1 TOPS Weight loss group Tue, Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1 TOPS Weight loss group Tue, Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1 Le Sueur County Board of Commissioners Tue, Sep 1, 2020 Submit an Event Public Notices City, Township, County and School District notices. 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