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United Farmers Cooperative of Winthrop has prospered and grown throughout its 100-year history. To celebrate its success events are planned for a century celebration. Patrons will be treated to a pork chop dinner and entertainment …
20 Aug 15
The first human cases of West Nile virus have appeared in Minnesota this summer. The Minnesota Department of Health says West Nile was found in four Minnesota residents who donated blood recently. West Nile virus …
19 Aug 15
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to reverse a pheasant decline. A loss of pheasant nesting ground has led to the decline and the DNR is expanding a program they hope will preserve …
19 Aug 15
The Brown County Board of Commissioners approved a new tobacco ordinance at a public hearing Tuesday. Over 20 people attended the meeting including concerned citizens, members of Health Communities Healthy Youth, SPOTS, Teen Court, the …
19 Aug 15
Bison will once again roam the prairie at Minneopa State Park near Mankato by the end of September. Preparations for fencing of the 350-acre bison range is nearly complete as well as a year-round water …
19 Aug 15
Bail has been set at $1 million for a Morgan man accused of killing his girlfriend with a bow and arrow. Twenty-nine-year-old Dwayne Case is charged with intentional second-degree murder for the June 11 death …
18 Aug 15
Investigators say the death of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle in McLeod County was the result of distracted driving. A Prior Lake woman is facing three criminal charges from the accident that killed 40-year-old …
18 Aug 15
The appeal officers ruled that Mankato City Council’s punishment of Dutler’s Bowl after 61 minors were cited for underage drinking at the establishment this spring was too severe. The appeal officer handed his opinion down …
18 Aug 15
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” …
