MARIA STEIN - More than 80 Nativity sets embodying multiple cultures, perspectives, time periods and artistic forms are on display through Jan. 9 at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.

Though the sets vary in size, shape, color and ethnicity - and in some cases, species - they all share an important commonality - a loving depiction of the birth of Jesus Christ, the real reason for the Christmas season, said Shrine officials. [More]

MINSTER - After falling behind by 11 points late in the third quarter, New Bremen outscored Minster 20-5 down the stretch to post a 46-42 victory over the Wildcats in the Midwest Athletic Conference lid-lifter Friday night at the Minster Middle School Gymnasium. [More]