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Republican Allen Quist is planning another run for the US House in southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Quist reportedly sent a letter to GOP activists saying that he will become a candidate and that he …
28 Nov 11
Authorities have released more information on the Wisconsin plane crash that killed an MSU-Mankato aviation student on Thanksgiving. 24-year-old Matthew Zocher was piloting the single-engine plane on his way to his family’s home in Merrill …
28 Nov 11
A missing person case in Ortonville has become a homicide investigation. The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office says a body found near a rented home is that of Renata Fernandez-Ramon. She was reported missing last …
28 Nov 11
The New Ulm Police Department continues to investigate break-ins at a total of 3 New Ulm hair salons that took place early Saturday morning. The Double Dimension Family Hair Care Center, InStyle Salon, and Salon …
28 Nov 11
The holiday season officially arrived in New Ulm Friday night as the Parade of Lights was held downtown. Over 50 units were in the parade and Santa Claus once again came through as the grand …
26 Nov 11
First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday and now today is being called Small Business Saturday. Nancy Libersky of the U.S Small Business Administration’s Minnesota District office says the day is dedicated to making …
26 Nov 11
A 24-year-old Minnesota State University-Mankato student was killed in a plane crash in Wisconsin Thursday. Officials say Matthew Zocher had taken off from the Mankato airport in a small-engine plane and was heading to his …
26 Nov 11
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
