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A 42-year-old Winthrop man is facing criminal sexual conduct charges over accusations that he sexually abused a girl for several years, beginning when she was around 15-years-old. There were allegedly multiple incidents of abuse which …
11 Sep 13
Governor Dayton has ordered that all flags fly at half-staff today (WED), on the 12th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks. At least three Minnesotans were killed that day. Thomas Burnett Junior of Bloomington was …
11 Sep 13
The Sleepy City Council on Tuesday approved a preliminary tax levy for next year that could potentially lower resident’s taxes. The 2014 preliminary Sleepy Eye property tax levy is nearly $40,000 less than this year’s …
11 Sep 13
The Springfield School Board recently approved a resolution calling for a pair of levy referendum questions to be put before voters this November. The district will first be asking Springfield area residents to renew the …
11 Sep 13
A long winter followed by a cold, wet spring has contributed to a significant decrease in Minnesota’s pheasant population. The Department of Natural Resources says Minnesota’s pheasant index declined 29% from 2012, reflecting trends seen …
11 Sep 13
KNUJ’s Hometown Heroes for the month of September are Richard and Nancy Helgeson of St. Peter. Both Helgesons volunteer much of their time to the St. Peter Area Food Shelf, with Nancy serving as director …
11 Sep 13
The High School Homecoming season is underway, with 2 local area school districts celebrating this week. Comfrey High School held its Homecoming last week, and crowned Brianna Treml Homecoming Queen and Andrew Richter Homecoming King. …
11 Sep 13
It’s Winthrop Day today (THU) on KNUJ as our 2014 Town Days Tour continues. Mike Lemmer is broadcasting from Eagle’s Landing in Winthrop this afternoon as we celebrate the community. Mike’s guests will include Winthrop …
