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The Minnesota Senate has approved a series of bills that keep state colleges and universities and the Minnesota Zoo open in the event of another state government shutdown. Republican Senator Gary Dahms of Redwood Falls …
14 Mar 12
A Lake Crystal woman accused of murdering her husband while he slept was in court on Monday as the final preparations for her trial are being completed. 34-year-old Jennifer Nibbe is scheduled to go on …
13 Mar 12
The first hearing on a Vikings stadium bill is tentatively set for this Wednesday in the Minnesota Senate, and Governor Dayton is encouraging Minnesotans to contact their lawmakers and urge them to support the measure. …
13 Mar 12
An apartment building in the City of Hutchinson was destroyed by a fire Monday morning. Authorities report that all 7 units in the building on California Street in northwest Hutchinson were destroyed. No firefighters were …
13 Mar 12
The City of New Ulm and the New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club celebrate agriculture today (TUE) with the annual Ag Day Parade. Various farm implements and other vehicles will be parading down Minnesota Street through …
13 Mar 12
The Minnesota State High School League will be honoring the 2012 recipients of the ExCEL Award during the State Girls’ Basketball Tournament this coming weekend. This is the 16th year of recognizing high school juniors …
13 Mar 12
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a piece of human skull was found along the Minnesota River on Sunday. A rock hunter found the piece of bone along the river in Belgrade Township …
13 Mar 12
A state representative has filed papers to run for the state Senate seat held by the late Senator Gary Kubly. Representative Lyle Koenen, a Democrat from Clara City, says he knows he can’t replace Kubly …
13 Mar 12
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 …
