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A program designed to train officers on how to spot if someone is using drugs is being suspended while authorities investigate claims that a Hutchinson police officer gave marijuana to a potential subject. Another officer …
10 May 12
The Minnesota Senate passed a Vikings Stadium Bill Tuesday night by a 38-28 margin. The Senate version differs from the House bill which passed Monday, meaning the two now need to be reconciled in conference …
09 May 12
A roughly $500-million Bonding Bill for state public works projects is headed for the desk of Governor Dayton, who’s expected to sign it. The Minnesota House on Tuesday agreed with minor changes the Senate made …
09 May 12
The Sleepy Eye School Board will be considering program cuts during it’s meeting this (WED) evening. A resolution to reduce educational programs is on the agenda. The cuts would include District 84′s arts program, as …
09 May 12
A Mankato man pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct in Blue Earth County Court on Tuesday. 41-year-old Thomas James Zuehlke told authorities that he was too intoxicated to remember sexually assaulting a woman in her …
09 May 12
Investigators have determined that excessive speed was the cause of a fatal crash near Alexandria in February that killed 4 Minnesotans. The State Patrol’s Sergeant Jesse Grabow says that 18-year old Lauren Peterson of Prior …
09 May 12
KNUJ’s Hometown Hero for the month of May is Lois Sveine of New Ulm. Lois volunteers her time in many ways, including helping with Meals on Wheels and the Red Cross Bloodmobile. She is also …
09 May 12
A manhunt was underway in St. Peter on Tuesday after a patient at the Regional Treatment Center walked away from the campus. 25-year-old William Daniel Pfeffer Jr is described as a white male around 5-foot-6-inches …
09 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 …
