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Staff photo by Clay Schuldt Windings, CEO Heather Braimbridge-Cox delivers the acceptance speech for the New Ulm Large Business of the Year Award. Every year since 1974, the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce has recognized outstanding…

Steven Allen Adams SWORN IN — State Treasurer Riley Moore is sworn in before his testimony Tuesday before the Senate Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee. <!-- SHOW…

<!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> Small towns can be perfect for starting and growing a business and Altoona has what it takes, said Colby Williams, an avid entrepreneur and author of “Small Town Big Money:…

<!-- SHOW ARTICLE --> Despite the coronavirus pandemic, economic development remains strong in Blair County as local businesses continue to bounce back and move forward. That was the message Friday…

Josh Ritchey of Altoona smells a kohlrabi before buying it from Rispoli’s Produce of Williamsburg during the farmers market at Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona on Thursday morning. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Farmers market…