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Governor Dayton has issued a retroactive executive order authorizing the use of the National Guard Armory in Olivia as shelter after some stranded motorists had to stay there during Sunday night’s blizzard. Dayton issued the …
12 Dec 12
The Nicollet County Board on Tuesday approved a property tax levy for 2013 that is a 3% increase over this year. The county’s $32.3-million budget for next year is a more-than 8% increase over 2012′s …
12 Dec 12
KNUJ’s Hometown Hero for the Month of December is Rick Maurer of Morgan. Rick was instrumental in raising the money and organizing the help to rebuild the Cedar Mountain Football field, and put in a …
12 Dec 12
As the cleanup from the weekend’s snowstorm continues, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive according to conditions. Heavy snow compaction and ice are continuing to make travel difficult in some locations, and …
11 Dec 12
The City of New Ulm declared a Snow Emergency this (MON) morning as crews dug out from the more-than 8-inches of snow that fell over the weekend. Snowfall amounts vary across the state, with areas …
10 Dec 12
The American Red Cross continues to ask for the help of eligible blood donors in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and as the holidays get ever closer. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be stopping at …
10 Dec 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday approved a proposed tax levy for next year that is a more-than 23% increase over this year. Superintendent Harold Remme says that the majority of the …
07 Dec 12
The Nicollet School District has a new Dean of Students and Athletic Director. Kevin Christensen has served as a 6th-grade teacher for the past 25 years, but had applied for the position last summer when …
07 Dec 12
A statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign gets underway today (MON) with extra law enforcement patrols hitting Minnesota’s roadways. The seatbelt enforcement campaign runs through June 2nd. Nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be …
