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The McLeod County Board passed a resolution to support dedicating a portion of a State Highway in McLeod County to a 16-year-police veteran. Retired officers approached the commissioners with the request on Tuesday, the anniversary …
23 Dec 15
Horse and carriage rides will be offered on Christmas and the day after at Sportsmen’s Park for participants to view the Holiday Lights in Motion. Free rides will be given Friday night between 6 and …
23 Dec 15
A 23-year-old Mankato man pleaded guilty to one count of third degree murder and one count of fourth-degree drug sales during a pre-trial hearing Monday. Tyler Caputo was allegedly the top local supplier for a …
22 Dec 15
A run-away car in Nicollet resulted in an arrest when the driver attempted to flee police. According to the Nicollet Copunty Sheriff’s Office, off-duty investigator Marc Chadderdon witnessed an unoccupied vehicle that was left in …
22 Dec 15
A Waseca fisherman was rescued by a friend Sunday after he fell through thin ice on Clear Lake. Nathan Frye was walking with another fisherman on ice about an inch-and-a-half-thick when he fell in about …
22 Dec 15
As more gift-givers shop online, there are more packages to ship. Online sales account for 10 percent of all shopping and 15 percent during the holidays according to research firm Forrester. That leaves FedEx and …
22 Dec 15
Sibley County District Court Judge Timothy Looby recently denied motions to dismiss vehicular homicide charges against a Henerson man who crashed his vehicle and killed the passenger. The case revolves around a September crash on …
21 Dec 15
A state law going into effect January 1 requires proof of insurance when renewing licenses tabs. Minnesota drivers are required by law to have insurance on their vehicles. Until now, all driver’s had to do …
21 Dec 15
8-60 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Josie Horstmann of Nicollet! Josie the daughter of Jen and Jeff Horstmann was recently recognized as the top Kindergarten reader …
