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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced that over $17-million in Small Cities Development Program grants has been awarded to 35 communities in Greater Minnesota. Grants being awarded to communities in the …
04 Jun 14
The Madelia Rotary Club recently presented its annual “Service Above Self” award to long-time Rotarian Deane Antoine. The award is Rotary’s highest honor, recognizing those who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their …
04 Jun 14
A motion to allow residents of the City of New Ulm to raise chickens within the city limits will be discussed by the New Ulm City Council this (TUE) evening. The motion to amend the …
03 Jun 14
The Second Annual Gopher Road Trip stops in Redwood Falls and New Ulm today (TUE). U of M Athletic Director Norwood Teague along with a collection of Gopher coaches and Goldy the Gopher are traveling …
03 Jun 14
Warm weather is helping the crops emerge in Minnesota, but corn and soybean development remains behind average. The US Department of Agriculture says that 93% of the corn crop is now planted in Minnesota, which …
03 Jun 14
You can expect to encounter a detour on Highway 60 in Watonwan County beginning today (MON) as crews work to improve the condition of the bridge over the Watonwan River east of St. James. The …
02 Jun 14
Detours for the construction of roundabouts on Highway 22 in Mankato began this (MON) morning. Roundabouts are being built at Highway 22 and Madison Avenue and Highway 22 and Adams Street in Mankato, with the …
02 Jun 14
The American Red Cross has blood drives taking place around the area this week, including in New Ulm. Today (MON) the Bloodmobile will be at the Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur from 10:30 …
02 Jun 14
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 …
