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The name of the officer injured in an officer-involved shooting Sunday afternoon in Hutchinson has been released. Twenty-three-year-old Jacob Willers has been released from the hospital and is at home recovering. Willers and his family …
05 Nov 15
Target plans to close 13 stores nationwide, including one in New Ulm and two others in Milwaukee and Superior, Wisconsin. The Minneapolis-based retailer says a decision to close a store usually follows several years of …
05 Nov 15
If you’re planning to travel over the up-coming holidays there may be something to be thankful for when you fill up the tank. “There’s no reason not to expect prices to approach two dollars sometime …
05 Nov 15
As technology continues to expand and grow, schools are trying to keep pace. New digital learning days implemented at Springfield Public Schools will give students learning opportunities without even being in school. On Friday, November …
05 Nov 15
Many local school districts had operating and bond referendums for voters to decide Tuesday. Voters approved most school district proposals. Mountain Lake School District passed a re authorization of a levy of $1,347 per pupil …
04 Nov 15
The Minnesota Department of Transportation performed a two-day study on the intersection of Highway 4 and County Road 29 north of Sleepy Eye and the results are somewhat startling. The report showed that 11 percent …
04 Nov 15
The New Ulm City Council discussed efforts to save Target at Tuesday’s meeting. Councilor Les Schultz says the council should take efforts to meet with corporate leaders to see if they can be swayed to …
04 Nov 15
The Gaylord farmer who challenged the Sibley East School District referendum in court last year has asked the judge to sanction the school district for damages against him. In a motion filed Monday Nathan Kranz …
04 Nov 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 …
