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The District 840 Foundation held the 11th annual St. James Cash For Kids over the weekend. The fundraiser raises up to $15,000 each year for school programs not in the district’s budget. The biggest money-maker …
09 Apr 13
New royalty was crowned in the City of Winthrop on Sunday as part of the annual Grackle Days festivities. Named Miss Winthrop 2013 was Cassidy Adams, the daughter of Sarah and Brian Schak. Crowned First …
09 Apr 13
A 22-year-old Hector man was seriously injured Saturday night when he crashed head-on into a Renville County Sheriff’s Department squad car following a car chase with police. Olivia police had been checking on a driving …
08 Apr 13
A big storm making its way across the country later this week is making headlines, but our local area will be seeing some precipitation before that storm arrives. Meteorologist Steve Woolenhouse says that temperatures will …
08 Apr 13
Minnesotans who have been on unemployment for longer than six months will find a slightly smaller total on their checks beginning this week, thanks to the sequester cuts. The 11% reduction in federal benefits for …
08 Apr 13
State Capitol repairs, civic center expansions and veterans home upgrades are all expected to have a place in Governor Dayton’s plan for Minnesota-financed construction projects. Dayton plans to officially release his bonding bill proposals today …
08 Apr 13
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton continues his series of Town Hall meetings around the state with a stop in the Mankato area Tuesday night. Dayton’s “Meetings With Mark” are an effort to engage Minnesotans in conversations …
08 Apr 13
There are several blood drives taking place around the local area this week as the American Red Cross helps residents “Give The Gift Of Life.” Only about 3% of the population donates blood, but someone …
08 Apr 13
It’s Winthrop Day today (THU) on KNUJ as our 2014 Town Days Tour continues. Mike Lemmer is broadcasting from Eagle’s Landing in Winthrop this afternoon as we celebrate the community. Mike’s guests will include Winthrop …
