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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services Division is upgrading computer systems statewide, limiting services from July 17th until July 24th. During this time, online vehicle tab renewal will also be unavailable. …
13 Jul 17
Schell’s Brewery was honored with three medals at the 2017 US Open Beer Championships held this year in Oxford, Ohio. Schell’s Firebrick brand won a gold medal in the Vienna category. The brewery won a …
13 Jul 17
The Madelia man who shot and killed a teenager who was attempting to break into his home in January was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Sixty-five-year-old David Allen Pettersen was sentenced Tuesday at Watonwan …
12 Jul 17
The Nicollet County Commissioners approved Tuesday to increase the county’s wheelage tax to pay for raod maintenance and projects. The hike will increase the fee from $10 to $20 and is expected to bring in …
12 Jul 17
Severe weather brought strong winds, heavy rain, hail and three confirmed tornadoes damaging buildings and crops in Blue Earth, Nicollet and Sibley counties. In an effort to provide crop producers with information and assist in …
12 Jul 17
This month’s Hometown Hero is a Springfield man who has been recognized for his volunteer efforts. Jeff Krueger was named “The Spirit of Springfield” award winner by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Krueger serves as …
12 Jul 17
A new project spearheaded by two St. James residents and the City of St. James will now offer kayaks and paddle boards for rent and use on St. James Lake. Maggie Maire and Pete Eggen …
12 Jul 17
A Redwood Falls man is wanted by police after being charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon following a stabbing in Redwood Falls on July 6th. Twenty-year-old Javen Michael Ahrens was involved in an …
11 Jul 17
860 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Jeff Krueger of Springfield. Jeff was recently recognized for his volunteer efforts by being named “ The Spirit of Springfield” …
