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Approximately 20 new firefighters in Sibley County are taking the course Firefighter 1001. This 136-hour course is used to train new firefighters, according to Gaylord Fire Chief Dean Schons. The training is being held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Gaylord Fire Hall. Successfully demonstrating a “fireman’s carry” above is New Auburn firefighter Vicki Holtz. Gaylord firefighters taking the course are Gary Schmitt, Dale Steinborn, Jesse Hardel and Roberto Mendez.

The New Auburn Fire Department held an open house Sunday during Fire Prevention Week. Above, firefighter Keith Schmidt helped area youngsters learn how to use a fire extinguisher.

New Auburn's street work is on schedule, according to Al Hahn, resident project representative for SEH of Gaylord. As of last week, the project was 25% completed. Above, contractor Wm. Mueller & Sons of Hamburg worked on Fourth Street.

Street work began in New Auburn on Aug. 12. Contractor Wm. Mueller & Sons of Hamburg has begun patching frost boils and excavating Ninth Street and Eighth Avenue, according to Al Hahn, resident project representative for SEH of Gaylord.