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1st District Congressman Tim Walz won reelection by a wide margin on Tuesday. The Democrat from Mankato says that he understands what it means to represent southern Minnesota’s 1st District. Walz defeated Republican Al Quist …
07 Nov 12
Democrats are poised to take control of the Minnesota Senate after defeating Republican incumbents in key races around the state. DFL candidates needed to flip only a net of 4 seats to recapture the majority, …
07 Nov 12
A Montevideo man accused of stabbing a co-worker to death last winter has filed a motion seeking to plead guilty to 2nd-degree murder. A grand jury has indicted 25-year-old Darek Nelson on a 1st-degree premeditated …
07 Nov 12
The newly resurfaced and restriped Highway 14 from Nicollet to North Mankato is now dotted with over 600 yellow delineators. The centerline delineators prohibit passing on the six mile corridor, and make motorists more aware …
07 Nov 12
It is Election Day today (TUE), and you can tune in to 860AM-KNUJ, SAM 107.3FM and www.knuj.net this evening for your comprehensive local coverage! Election Watch 2012 coverage begins with national and state election updates at …
06 Nov 12
Authorities have released the names of those involved in a fatal rollover crash north of Grove City early Sunday morning. 22-year-old Andrea Diaz of Willmar was killed in the crash, and 32-year-old Lazaro Diaz of …
06 Nov 12
A rural North Mankato couple are facing a total of six felonies for the alleged starvation of an 8-year-old child. 44-year-old Russell Hauer and his wife Mona have been charged with neglect, endangerment and malicious …
06 Nov 12
A Hanska man accused of assaulting, kidnapping and threatening his former girlfriend, as well as being involved in a stand-off with police reached a plea deal with authorities on Monday. 29-year-old Brandon Michael Hall held …
06 Nov 12
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
