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A Mankato man who has spent time in prison for fleeing from police was arrested early Wednesday morning after again attempting to flee from police. An officer on patrol in Mankato had spotted 36-year-old Jeramie …
05 Dec 13
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting in the investigation of a Mankato Police officer accused of Driving While Intoxicated. Officer Daniel Padilla was off-duty when he was pulled over on suspicion of impaired …
05 Dec 13
Nearly 25,000 Minnesotans have now signed up for health insurance through the online marketplace, MNsure, with the start of coverage less than a month away. MNsure enrollment has picked up since it opened October 1st, …
05 Dec 13
The return of winter driving conditions means that the demand for gasoline is declining. Today’s (THU) statewide average of $3.01 a gallon is 22-cents below the national average. Triple-A Minnesota’s Gail Weinholzer says that gas …
05 Dec 13
The City of Norwood Young America was scheduled to be officially proclaimed a Yellow Ribbon City during a ceremony at Willkommen Memorial Park Pavilion Wednesday. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a program that connects servicemembers …
05 Dec 13
The City of Arlington holds its annual Arli-Dazzle Christmas Parade on Saturday. The parade begins at 5:30pm, but Arli-Dazzle Chair Kim Schneider says that it’s actually a day-long celebration. Saturday’s events in Arlington in addition …
05 Dec 13
It’s “Christmas In Lake Crystal” this Saturday. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Reed says the day starts with a huge craft fair and silent auction at the Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center. Christmas In …
05 Dec 13
The New Ulm City Council and the New Ulm District 88 School Board are holding a joint meeting this (THU) evening at New Ulm City Hall. The meeting gets underway at 7pm in the city …
05 Dec 13
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stopped in New Ulm and Springfield on Sunday, and made generous donations to the food shelfs in both communities. Around 400 people were on hand for the Holiday Train stop …
