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The Nicollet School Board has approved a 2-year contract for a new superintendent for the school district. Blue Earth Area High School Principal Jack Eustice will begin his duties as the new Nicollet superintendent on …
18 May 12
A southern Minnesota woman faces the possibility of 10 more years in federal prison for allegedly strangling another inmate with a rope. 45-year-old Felecia Thomas of Waseca was indicted Wednesday on one count of assault …
18 May 12
The investigation into the drowning death of a 21-year-old woman on the Blue Earth River on Monday continues. Authorities recovered the body of Mankato resident Jenny Mae Kraling after she was found in a deep …
18 May 12
The Springfield School District has announced it’s Teacher Of The Year for 2012. Science and Physical Education teacher Lyle Gomarko has been teaching in Springfield since 1986. He has served as Head Football Coach for …
18 May 12
A grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old Montevideo man on 1st-degree murder charges for the stabbing death of a female co-worker outside a Montevideo restaurant last winter. Darek Nelson is accused of killing 18-year-old Vinnesa …
17 May 12
Minnesota health officials say the state is dealing with a rising number of whooping cough cases this year. The Department of Health says in the first five months of 2012, a total of 670 cases …
17 May 12
A New Ulm woman has been charged with credit card fraud and theft after allegedly making over $200 worth of charges on a stolen card. 25-year-old Tina A. Horner was charged with the gross misdemeanor …
17 May 12
High school graduations continue this weekend, with a total of 4 schools holding their ceremonies over the next few days. On Friday Mountain Lake and Sleepy Eye High School seniors will graduate. On Sunday students …
17 May 12
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 …
