February 2022
ACLU-MN wins settlement for journalists
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A federal judge has approved a permanent injunction that will prohibit Minnesota State Patrol from attacking or arresting journalists, as part of a settlement agreement between journalists and the Minnesota State Patrol.
New Ulm brings St. Patricks day events early on Feb. 26
To prepare for March’s weather, St. Patrick’s Day and to get your Riverdance fix, State Street Theater Co. is proud to bring a bit of Ireland to New Ulm. On Saturday, February 26, an evening for the Irish and the Irish at heart is being planned with a pub, music, and costumed dancers.
The Mankato Symphony Orchestra presents its season finale: Beethovenfest!
Mankato, MN -- The MSO’s symphonic series concludes with a festival-concert celebrating the music of one of our greatest composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven’s 250th birthday fell during the pandemic – in December of 2020 – and was celebrated privately via virtual concert platforms. On Friday, March 4, at 3pm, a community of music lovers will celebrate his birthday publicly at Christ Chapel on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter.
Coffee with the Mayor has a new look
Each month, Mayor Gary Sturm hosts Coffee with the Mayor to meet and talk with community members. Starting this month, the event has a new look.
Jovonta Patton to Perform at ‘Maverick Gospel Night’ Feb. 18
Mankato, Minn. – Jovonta Patton, a five-time Billboard chart-topping gospel recording artist, composer, producer and entrepreneur, will perform during “Maverick Gospel Night” Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Centennial Student Union Ballroom.
Klobuchar calls for lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON – On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called for Congress to take action to lower prescription drug costs, highlighting new legislation she introduced to decrease prices while increasing access to medications.
The University of Minnesota Extension hosts spring beef webinar
The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a four part spring beef webinar series titled: Genetic Selection with a Vision – An integrated approach to creating profitability and opportunities for every type of beef cattle producer. The Zoom meetings will be held Monday nights - February 21 and 28, and March 7 and 14 from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST. The webinar series will focus on how to select for beef sire selection, associated costs using artificial insemination (AI) versus natural service, cost of raising replacement heifers versus purchasing them, and how to care for the bull throughout the year and prior to turnout to ensure a successful breeding season. Farmers, 4-H’ers, ag business professionals who work with farmers, and anyone interested in beef cattle production are invited to attend.
AAA Award
Athletics Director Les Zellmann presenting Sailor Mohlenbrock the AAA Award before Tuesday night’s game. SARAH BUNICH .
COURT REPORTS
Disorderly Conduct: Josue Alexander Cortez Mejia, Madelia, $200 Driving after suspension: Gregory Rathman, Lewisville, $100; Leon James Wollschlager, Butterfield, $95 Speeding: Mckenzie Alison Dombrow, Minneapolis, 85/65, $70; Michael Patrick Duresky, Princeton, 75/65, $40; Michael Esparza, St. James, 79/65, $50; Chase Fredric Holley, Rockford, 74/65, $40; Royner Antonio Jimenez, Roseville, 80/65, $60; Gregory Daniel Kenyon, Oakdale, 79/65, $50; Devon Tyreice Smith, Minneapolis, 86/65, $70; Trevor John Ward, Amboy, 70/60, $40 No MN Driver’s License: Mckenzie Alison Dombrow, Minneapolis, $100; Simon Mingo Milton, Orlando, FL, $100 Duty to Drive with Due Care: Carlos Rafael Farfan-Medina, St.
BACK IN TIME
This week we are looking back at what was happening Valentine’s Day week in 2012, 2002, 1992. 2012: News; Callie Coleman sang the National Anthem at a Minnesota State University Mankato hockey game.