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The Minnesota Historical Society is marking the 150th anniversary of the US-Dakota War with a new exhibit and other programs. The exhibit opens June 30th at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Visitors can …
17 Mar 12
A former Jessenland Township resident accused of murdering her infant child more than a decade ago made an appearance in Sibley County Court Thursday. 29-year-old Amy Ann Romero was arrested at her home in Milan, …
17 Mar 12
The Vikings stadium bill will stay alive at the state Capitol beyond Friday night’s deadline for the measure to pass out of committee. House Speaker Kurt Zellers says the deadline was not the problem with …
17 Mar 12
This year’s flu season in Minnesota is one of the mildest we’ve seen in years, but the number of cases have been on the rise in recent weeks. Over the last week, health officials say …
16 Mar 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday approved more than $1.1 million worth of budget cuts, including the elimination of 10 full-time teaching positions. District 88 Superintendent Harold Remme says that making the …
16 Mar 12
The BOLD School Board began the search for a new superintendent for the district this week. Current BOLD Superintendent Tom Farrell recently accepted an offer to become the new superintendent of the Lake Crystal Wellcome …
16 Mar 12
A fired Minnesota state Senate staffer is threatening to expose adulterous affairs by other legislators as part of a potential lawsuit over his firing. Michael Brodkorb was fired in December over an affair with his …
16 Mar 12
Law enforcement agencies across the state will be increasing their presence on Minnesota roadways over the next few days due to the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Local State Patrol Spokesperson Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha says that …
16 Mar 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 …
