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The wet and chilly spring gave way to record high temperatures in southern Minnesota on Tuesday. The temperature soared to 102-degrees in St. James. Albert Lea and Fairmont both hit 100, while Mankato reached 99-degrees. …
15 May 13
The yellow “delineators” in the middle of Highway 14 between Nicollet and Mankato needed to be removed on Tuesday after the highway got so hot that the glue holding the dividers in place started to …
15 May 13
Minnesota became the 12th state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage when Governor Dayton signed the Freedom To Marry Act on Tuesday while thousands watched on the front lawn of the State Capitol. The …
15 May 13
Flags are flying at half-staff across the State of Minnesota today (WED) in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day. Minnesota law enforcement officers continue their silent vigil at the State Police Memorial at the State …
15 May 13
Governor Dayton has signed an emergency order to help the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center fight wildfires around the state. At least 25 wildfires had broken out around the state as of Tuesday due to the …
15 May 13
The Minnesota Senate stayed up all night debating a bill that allows personal care attendants and home day care providers to unionize. The debate began Tuesday afternoon and continued Wednesday morning as senators offered a …
15 May 13
US Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office kicks off a two-week Veterans Outreach Staff Tour today (WED) to highlight resources available to veterans and their families. This week Klobuchar’s staff will be joined by veterans’ affairs officials …
15 May 13
A special public meeting concerning the Lake Crystal “Crystal Waters” project is taking place Thursday evening. Lake Crystal Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julie Reed says that the meeting is for everyone concerned about the …
15 May 13
A statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign gets underway today (MON) with extra law enforcement patrols hitting Minnesota’s roadways. The seatbelt enforcement campaign runs through June 2nd. Nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be …
