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Gas prices are on the rise across the state, with most stations in Minnesota now charging over four dollars a gallon. Triple-A Minnesota’s Gail Weinholzer says two major refineries in the Chicago area are down …
16 May 13
Minnesota livestock producers could be facing a forage shortage this spring. U of M Extension Service experts say that reports of winter injury and winterkill of alfalfa continue to intensify across parts of southern Minnesota. …
16 May 13
Only five days remain until the Minnesota Legislature must adjourn, and Democrats still have not agreed on how much they’ll be increasing taxes. Senate Republican Minority Leader David Hann is worried about rushing through legislation …
16 May 13
The Minnesota House passed the omnibus Jobs and Economic Development Finance Bill late Wednesday night. Local Democratic State Representative Clark Johnson says that the bill contains $30-million for the Minnesota Investment Fund, as well as …
16 May 13
The Minnesota Senate has approved scaled-back revisions to state gun laws that do not include an expansion of background checks for gun purchases. The Senate approved the bill Wednesday on a 58-9 vote. The bill …
16 May 13
The Springfield School District has announced its Teacher Of The Year. Fifth-grade teacher Sharon Stern has been teaching in Springfield since 1992. She has also coached academic triathlon, and has been the Springfield science fair …
16 May 13
A 32-year-old Mankato man has been charged with criminal sexual conduct and incest over allegations that he sexually abused his 2 daughters multiple times for several years. Bo Elliot Kellerhalls made an appearance in court …
15 May 13
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
