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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 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
The New Ulm Actors Community Theatre opens its annual summer musical in its new theater space this (THU) evening. Performances of “Fiddler On The Roof” take place today, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm at the …
