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Wet conditions have set the major expansion project on Highway 14 from Nicollet to North Mankato back by several weeks. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that 14 inches of rain was received in the …
10 Sep 15
Despite heavy rain slower construction in some areas, the states transportation agency is quickly moving forward with Highway 14 construction plans to build a two-lane bridge over the Minnesota River in New Ulm. A large …
10 Sep 15
A foliage expert with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the state is on track for a great year for all color thanks to the plentiful rains. The U-S drought monitor shows that as …
10 Sep 15
There is good news and bad news about the state’s pheasant population. The DNR says the good news is that favorable weather conditions has led to a 33 percent increase in the number of pheasants …
09 Sep 15
The final day of the 2015 Minnesota State Fair set a Labor Day attendance record. Fair officials say 178,867 people attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together on its final day Monday. The previous Labor Day turnout …
09 Sep 15
Separate accidents killed at least three more motorcyclists in Minnesota over the weekend. The death toll for the year is now at 50, surpassing the 47 deaths in all of 2014. The latest accident occurred …
08 Sep 15
A St. James man was arrested Sunday after he blocked two people in a car from leaving a parking space on Memorial Drive and threatening them with a machete. According to the criminal complaint, 18-year-old …
08 Sep 15
An Austin man police say intentionally shot a child with a BB gun has been sent to prison for three years. Investigators say 27-year-old Corey Biggerstaff of Austin called police to help settle a domestic …
08 Sep 15
8-60 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Sue Kiethan of Gaylord. Keithan was honored earlier this year with other “Women of Distinction”. She currently serves as treasurer …
