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Opening ceremonies for the 12th annual St. Peter Winterfest are from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Friday on St. Peter Community Center’s patio. Winterfest will be celebrated Friday through February 7. More than a dozen events are …
26 Jan 16
When McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc established the restaurant chain, his philosophy was top-notch customer service. To recognize those that live up to that mission, the Ray Kroc award was established in 1999 and is given …
26 Jan 16
So far flu activity around the state has been quiet. But the state health Department’s Karen Martin says we shouldn’t let our guard down yet. So far this season, 63 people have been hospitalized with …
24 Jan 16
Nearly 50 dogs that were rescued from a farm earlier this month will soon be ready for adoption. The Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley says the 23 adult dogs and 24 puppies were living …
24 Jan 16
Governor Mark Dayton says he still thinks increasing Minnesota’s gas tax is the only way to come up with the needed funding for billions of dollars in road and bridge repair and maintenance. An effort …
24 Jan 16
A two-vehicle collision in Hutchinson Friday injured three people. The state patrol says around 4:15 Friday afternoon, Elissa Murphy of Hutchinson was driving south on Montana Street and attempted to make a left turn on …
24 Jan 16
Eight fire departments were called to fight a fire that destroyed a business east of Eagle Lake. Crews from Eagle Lake, Madison Lake, St. Clair, Janesville, Cleveland, Pemberton, Kasota and Mankato all responded to the …
24 Jan 16
The Sherburn man Watonwan County Deputies found January 13 with a self-inflicted gunshot wound has died. Thirty-three-year-old Jason Allen Ahrens and a vehicle were located in a ditch on County Road 27 near County Road …
23 Jan 16
The KNUJ Hometown Hero Luncheon was held today to honor this past 2016-17 Heroes in the KNUJ listening area. Congratulations Jim Neid of St. James, Brian Longtin of New Ulm, Glenn Howell of Sleepy Eye, …
