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More charges have been filed against a former Glencoe police officer already charged with having sex with a 14-year-old girl he met online. 32-year-old Bradley Schnickel has been charged with six additional felonies after seven …
16 May 13
Gas prices are on the rise across the state, with most stations in Minnesota now charging over four dollars a gallon. Triple-A Minnesota’s Gail Weinholzer says two major refineries in the Chicago area are down …
16 May 13
Only five days remain until the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn, and Democrats still have not agreed on how much they’ll be increasing taxes. Senate Republican Minority Leader David Hann is worried about rushing through legislation …
16 May 13
The Minnesota House passed the omnibus Jobs and Economic Development Finance Bill late Wednesday night. Local Democratic State Representative Clark Johnson says that the bill contains $30-million for the Minnesota Investment Fund, as well as …
16 May 13
The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases. The Senate approved the bill Wednesday on a 58-9 vote. The bill …
16 May 13
A 32-year-old Mankato man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct and incest over allegations that he sexually abused his 2 daughters multiple times for several years. Bo Elliot Kellerhalls made an appearance in court …
15 May 13
The wet and chilly spring gave way to record high temperatures in southern Minnesota on Tuesday. The temperature soared to 102-degrees in St. James. Albert Lea and Fairmont both hit 100, while Mankato reached 99-degrees. …
15 May 13
Minnesota became the 12th state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage when Governor Dayton signed the Freedom To Marry Act on Tuesday while thousands watched on the front lawn of the State Capitol. The …
15 May 13
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
