St. Peter Herald

12/18/2024

With staff wages and medical insurance costs on the rise, the St. Peter City Council has enacted a 6.6% levy increase.

With staff wages and medical insurance costs on the rise, the St. Peter City Council has enacted a 6.6% levy increase to bring in $269,000 in additional property tax revenue.

12/17/2024

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12/17/2024

Gustavus and P4T partnered to help middle schoolers avoid the pitfalls of endless scrolling on social media, late night gaming and other unhealthy habits.

High School students in St. Peter’s Project for Teens (P4T) have long acted as mentors to St. Peter middle schoolers, providing adolescent learners with guidance on how to navigate tough

12/16/2024

UPDATE: Police previously said five dead but later amended the number to three. The article has been updated on the site.

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Three people are dead and others injured after a shooting Monday at a private K-12 Christian school in Wisconsin, including a child who caused the attack, authorities said.

Five people are dead and others injured after a shooting Monday at a private K-12 Christian school in Wisconsin, including a child who caused the attack, authorities said.

12/16/2024

Friday afternoon, the St. Peter girls basketball team hosted the Mankato West Scarlets in a Section 2AAA showdown. The Saints led by as many as 20 points in the second half and staved off a late run from the Scarlets to claim the 64-52 victory.

Friday afternoon, the St. Peter girls basketball team hosted the Mankato West Scarlets in a Section 2AAA showdown. The Saints led by as many as 20 points in the second

12/15/2024

"Nature makes room for wonder," our 507 OUTDOORS columnist writes.

A long time ago, when my son was in third grade, we were fishing trout in Whitewater State Park. We encountered a huge hatch of a mayfly called a blue

12/12/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Tuba Christmas in Paddlefish Brewing in St. Peter.

This fun event has been presented in many communities of the United States for over 50 years. Low brass instruments playing Christmas carols in harmony provides a listening experience that

12/12/2024

Hiring for a new superintendent to lead St. Peter Public Schools will soon be underway.

Hiring for a new superintendent to lead St. Peter Public Schools will soon be underway. On Monday, Dec. 2, the School Board selected the Minnesota School Board Association to assist

12/11/2024

Tuesday night, the Minnesota River girls hockey team took to the ice with the aim of continuing the best start for the program in roughly 20 years as they faced section opponent Mankato West. A relatively slow start for the Bulldogs turned into a complete team victory as they crushed the Scarlets 8-0 for the team's eighth straight win.

Tuesday night, the Minnesota River girls hockey team took to the ice with the aim of continuing the best start for the program in roughly 20 years as they faced

12/11/2024

The City Council negotiated a deal buying the 18 acres for $1.5 million and plans to spend roughly $6.3 million renovating the building.

The city of St. Peter is moving into the home base of one the community’s largest employers. On Monday, the St. Peter City Council unanimously voted in favor of purchasing

12/10/2024

While area residents are scraping the ice off their windshields as the frost sets in, at this time a century ago, St. Peter’s historic Cox family would have been riding to church in a festive, red sleigh.

While area residents are scraping the ice off their windshields as the frost sets in, at this time a century ago, St. Peter’s historic Cox family would have been riding

12/07/2024

Any music lovers in your life? SCENE suggests the gift of Minnesota music this holiday season.

The holiday season is, once again, upon us! Trees will go up, lights will be lit, and gifts will be bought. Truth be told, I love it all. This season

12/07/2024

The displays take viewers on a journey through different eras of Nicollet County history.

While area residents are scraping the ice off their windshields as the frost sets in, at this time a century ago, St. Peter’s historic Cox family would have been riding

12/06/2024

Have a book lover to buy for? Here's an extensive list of book suggestions from Scene's resident bookwork: fiction, general nonfiction, biography, business, politics, true crime, pets and animals, health and wellness, death and dying, youth.

So you looked at the calendar the other day and... eeeek.

12/05/2024

Within five months of opening, St. Peter's latest chiropractic provider has already seen over 300 patients.

Upon first stepping into the offices of Back in Balance, patients are quick to understand that it isn’t just a typical chiropractic office. Instead of drab beige walls, visitors are

12/05/2024

This week's SouthernMinn Scene Editor's Choice picks include Christmas in Christ Chapel at Gustavus in St. Peter.

The annual program features the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Christ Chapel Ringers, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Lucia Singers, and select members of the Gustavus Dance Company. Tickets online.

12/04/2024

This year SPHS has one exchange student attending classes in Iris Panteghini from Italy, living with the Ranft family.

St. Peter High School is fortunate most school years to have foreign exchange students attend classes here. These students provide a valuable opportunity for our students and staff to learn

12/04/2024

St. Peter North Elementary fourth graders got a lesson in restaurant retail recently.

North Elementary fourth-grade students in Mrs. Friedrich’s and Mr. Lewis’s classrooms, thanks to some help from the local McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, and Dunkin Donuts restaurants, took part in a fun