Morning news May 16

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New Ulm FFA Ag Show

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Mankato authorities seize over 500 grams of meth

Two Mankato residents are facing felony drug charges after the River Valley Drug Task Force made a bust at their residence on Tuesday. According to the criminal complaint a delivery from the United States Post …

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St. James man arrested for arson makes court appearance

A St. James man is scheduled to appear in court next week for setting dumpster fires in St. James. Eighteen-year-old Alex Melvin Luna was arrested for an unrelated incident earlier this month and then confessed …

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Minnesota comprehensive tests to resume Friday

Student testing will resume Friday after it was suspended over a hacking attempt. The state Department of Education said Thursday the computerized Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment that tests science proficiency will resume. The contractor of the …

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St. Peter School District names new principal

St. Peter Public Schools has selected a new principal. Assistant principal Annette Engeldinger will replace Paul Preimesberger who announced last month he would be resigning at the end of the school year. Engledinger will take …

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May Hometown Hero Tom Frederick Jr.

This month’s KNUJ Hometown Hero is Tom Frederick Jr. of Mankato. Tom volunteers countless hours to groups and committee promoting and improving his hometown. Over the last several years Tom’s efforts have helped dozens of …

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Two men charged in Carver County murder

Two men are accused of murder in the death of an elderly man in his Carver County home last month. Thirty-five-year old Reino Godines Vergara has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and …

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