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Minnesota conservation officials will take new steps in 2012 to stop the spread of invasive species. Department of Natural Resources officials say they will conduct random road checks for the first time ever in order …
10 Jan 12
The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is holding another Hot Topic Breakfast this week at the New Ulm Country Club. The guest speaker for this Hot Topic session is State Demographer Tom Gillaspy. His …
09 Jan 12
A series of lectures commemorating the US-Dakota War of 1862 continue this week at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The series continues on Tuesday with it’s most prominent speaker, Dr. Gary Clayton Anderson, considered …
09 Jan 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making numerous stops around the local area this week. Today (MON) the Bloodmobile will be at the Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church in North Mankato from Noon to 6, …
09 Jan 12
Today (MON) is the deadline for Norwood Young America residents to apply for a vacant city council seat. Norwood Young America City Councilor Chad Eischens submitted his resignation recently, and the council will now appoint …
09 Jan 12
Some 160 high school math and science students from across the state will be competing this month in a regional Science Bowl in St. Paul. They’ll be vying for the chance to represent Minnesota in …
09 Jan 12
A body was found in a home in Mapleton on Sunday after a SWAT Team was called in to investigate. Neighbors had called police to check on the residents of a home on Silver Street …
09 Jan 12
There are those who now question whether the lower half of Minnesota will experience any sub-zero weather the rest of this winter. Another warm front moves in over the state today (MON) and forecasters predict …
09 Jan 12
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 …
