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The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Tuesday was presented the district administration’s recommendations for cutting over a million dollars from next school year’s budget. The need to trim the budget in such a …
23 Feb 12
Local area authorities have issued a warning about a new scam circulating lately. Residents report receiving a postcard in the mail that claims they are eligible for a $100 rebate from stores such as Wal-Mart …
22 Feb 12
State officials say they’re phasing out the use of metal handcuffs and seclusion at a secure hospital for the mentally ill in the wake of maximum fines for client maltreatment. The Minnesota Security Hospital in …
22 Feb 12
A Minnesota court panel on Tuesday released it’s plans for new congressional and legislative districts for the State of Minnesota for the next decade. The court took over the redistricting process after Democratic Governor Mark …
22 Feb 12
The Minnesota State Patrol kept very busy throughout much of the state as snow and slush accumulated on the highways Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Even though not that much snow fell in many areas …
22 Feb 12
A 32-year-old Fairmont man facing criminal sexual conduct charges in Nicollet County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl is now facing similar charges in Blue Earth County. Matthew James Martinson was …
22 Feb 12
Negotiations for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium are ongoing. Team owner Zygi Wilf met with Governor Dayton and chief authors of the stadium bill on Tuesday. Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley says there are “complicated …
22 Feb 12
A Gaylord contractor accused of forging documents and failing to pay a subcontractor is scheduled to be in court later this week. Karl Richard Kuphal, of Kuphal Construction, has reportedly admitted to forging 2 bank …
22 Feb 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 …
