St. Peter Herald

11/21/2024

House 18A was one of the tipping point races that appears to have broken the DFL trifecta.

Erica Schwartz’s (R-Nicollet) victory over incumbent Rep. Jeff Brand (DFL-St.Peter) represents more than just a change in leadership for House District 18A. The election is one of three key House

11/19/2024

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11/19/2024

Though sales were up, troubles with a supplier led the Arrow Hardware's owner to put the building up for sale.

Whether you’re in need of wall mounts to hang up your new television, paint to decorate your newborn’s nursery or a chainsaw to clear a fallen tree from your yard

11/18/2024

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11/17/2024

Our 507 OUTDOORS columnist explains tis NOT the season to be picking a puppy.

This time of year, people often decide to get the kids a puppy. My advice is don’t. The holidays are the worst possible time to purchase a puppy. Every family’s

11/15/2024

The all-new event by the St. Peter Ambassadors will pay musical tribute to one of the seminal singer-songwriters of the 1970s. John Denver has significant ties to St. Peter, including his wife Annie, a St. Peter native.

Years before John Denver became one of the popular acoustic singer-songwriters of the 1970’s, the musician was playing Midwestern coffee shops, American Legion Halls and college campuses when he held

11/15/2024

For a show that’s creepy and kooky, local residents need look no further than St. Peter High School’s upcoming production of “The Addams Family.”

For a show that’s creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, local residents need look no further than St. Peter High School’s upcoming production of “The Addams Family.”

11/14/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Tell Me a Story at the Arts Center of Saint Peter.

There are moments when we come face-to-face with something so immense and compelling that it leaves us speechless. Whether it’s the depth of human connection, a profound experience, or an

11/13/2024

Tuesday night, the Minnesota River girls hockey team hosted the Windom Eagles in a Big South conference showdown in the first home game of the season. A solid first period lead of two goals exploded into a blowout in the second period as the Bulldogs cruised to an 8-0 victory, with running time used throughout almost the entirety of the third.

Tuesday night, the Minnesota River girls hockey team hosted the Windom Eagles in a Big South conference showdown in the first home game of the season. A solid first period

11/12/2024

The St. Peter Public Library was scale-central on Friday as around 100 kids and families slithered in to see lizards, turtles and snakes shown off by Snake Discovery: Reptile Zoo

11/12/2024

SCENE NOVEMBER book reviews include:

"Disney High" by Ashley Spencer

"The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards" by Jessica Waite

"Shock Induction" by Chuck Palahniuk

"William" by Mason Coile

"The Witch's Door" by Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina M. Cohn

"Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire" by Ashley Spencer

11/12/2024

Since she was a young girl, Jenna Schmidtke felt called to serve her country. After serving four years in the US Army as an Iraq War combat medic deployed with

11/08/2024

The fire hall-turned-brewery's selection of beers caters to the palettes of standard beer-drinkers and craft brew veterans alike.

With a built-in library, entertainment stage and eight hand-crafted brews on tap, Tremendous Brewing promises to have something for bookworms, music buffs and beer-lovers alike.

11/08/2024

SCENE NOVEMBER: Ahead of Veterans Day, some of the best military movies currently streaming.

With Veteran’s Day on November 11th, I have compiled a list of some of the best military movies currently streaming. I have enjoyed a good ‘war movie’ most of my

11/08/2024

The Minnesota River girls hockey team took to the ice Thursday night to open the 2024-25 season on the road against the section 1AA Mankato East Cougars. The Bulldogs tallied their first goal against the Cougars since the 2021-22 season but a couple of tough bounces of the puck ultimately saw East earn the 4-1 victory.

The Minnesota River girls hockey team took to the ice Thursday night to open the 2024-25 season on the road against the section 1AA Mankato East Cougars. The Bulldogs tallied

11/07/2024

SCENE NOVEMBER: For our Animals Issue, we took a look at pet daycares in the Scene region, featuring HeartLund Kennels in St. Peter, which provides daycare, overnight boarding, baths, nail trim, individual attention and much more.

Frank and Alana Little are the owners and operators of HeartLund Kennels in St. Peter. With almost three decades of experience, they pride themselves in taking care of man’s best

11/07/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Makers Market.

Sam Breneman with Fox Lake Furniture; Wendy Bachman with Auntie Wendy's Kettle Corn; Karin & Brad Carlson from Carlsonville Garden and Woodcraft; Hayley Goddard—showcasing her stunning handmade jewelry; many more

11/07/2024

Allison Ellingson ran a marathon to support a respite care home which has gone the extra mile for her and her son.

Allison Ellingson’s world turned upside down in the fall of last year when a routine MRI scan found she had developed first stage breast cancer.