Kill Switch & Background Check Laws

Minnesota has the nation’s first law requiring smartphones and tablets sold in the state to have remote shut-off devices as a way to deter theft. The “Kill Switch” bill was signed Wednesday by Governor Dayton …

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Sleepy Eye City Council Recap

The Sleepy Eye City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a more-than $584,000 bid for improvements to the first and second additions to the city’s Snow Farm development project. MR Paving and Excavating of New Ulm …

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Hanska Syttende Mai Weekend

The small town of Hanska celebrates Norway’s independence from Sweeden this weekend, and the annual Syttende Mai Show is today (FRI) and Saturday at the Hanska Community Center. The theme this year is “Home Is …

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NU Human Rights Contest Winner

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission has announced the winners of this year´s poster and essay contests.The theme of this year was “Prejudice and stereotypes affect the way we perceive and interact with each other, …

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Local Graduations This Weekend

It’s graduation time for high school seniors around the area, and 5 local schools have their commencements this weekend, including New Ulm Cathedral. Mountain Lake, Sleepy Eye and Springfield High Schools all have their graduation …

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Morning News May 15

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Eagle Lake Child Pornography Plea

An Eagle Lake businessman facing numerous felony charges after authorities raided his home last year has pleaded guilty to several charges. American Barnwood co-owner Scott Michael Schaible had been charged with possession of drugs and …

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Second Arrest In Mankato Assault

Former MSU football player Isaac Kolstad remains in critical condition following an attack early Sunday in the bar district in downtown Mankato, and a second suspect in his assault has now been taken into custody. …

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