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A longtime business in Fairmont is closing in the coming months. Fairmont Foods Inc. issued a statement saying the business will permanently close sometime in mid-March. The company says that 167 employees will be affected …
16 Jan 15
The flood mitigation project on Highway 22 coming into St. Peter is set to begin this summer. The work will allow the road to handle traffic during 100 year flood levels, meaning the road will …
16 Jan 15
The trial for a St. Peter High School science teacher accused of malicious punishment of a child has been cancelled. Robert Shoemaker was set to appear in a two day trial to begin on Thursday, …
16 Jan 15
The St. Peter School District has announced that the upcoming referendum vote will take place on March 10th. The referendum refers to the $58.5 million dollar facilities bond that the district says will address issues …
14 Jan 15
The Mankato Department of Public Safety says that the missing person alert for Jessica Ann Scofield is cancelled. She was found safe in Bloomington shortly after 11 PM Tuesday. The 33 year old woman was …
14 Jan 15
Mankato Public Safety has issued a missing person alert. Police say 33 year old Jessica Ann Scofield of Mankato was last seen at 11:30 Monday morning at 201 North Victory Drive. She is 5’7 tall …
13 Jan 15
The Park and Recreation Commission recently passed a motion to make a recommendation authorizing an application to make New Ulm a designated “Bicycle Friendly Community.” The recommendation was made to the New Ulm City Council …
13 Jan 15
The City of Blue Earth will be holding a community notification meeting for a level three sex offender. Kenneth Gay II, formerly known as Kenneth Wright, was convicted for third degree criminal sexual conduct in …
13 Jan 15
8-60 AM KNUJ/SAM 107-3 and your New Ulm Hy Vee announce this month’s Hometown Hero: Sue Kiethan of Gaylord. Keithan was honored earlier this year with other “Women of Distinction”. She currently serves as treasurer …
