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Last week’s redistricting of Minnesota’s legislative districts has led a southern Minnesota state senator to announce that he will not be seeking re-election this year. Republican Al DeKruif of Elysian says that he won’t run …
28 Feb 12
A Gaylord contractor accused of forging documents and failing to pay a subcontractor has pleaded guilty to felony aggravated forgery. 71-year-old Karl Richard Kuphal entered the plea on Friday. He reportedly admitted to forging 2 …
28 Feb 12
What could potentially be the largest storm of the winter is heading our way. Forecasters say we will be getting snow, with northern and central Minnesota receiving anywhere from 12 to 24 inches, and the …
27 Feb 12
The American Red Cross is holding multiple blood drives around the area this week. Today (MON) the Bloodmobile will be at the Waseca American Legion from Noon to 6 and Tanker Bay Sports Bar in …
27 Feb 12
Community interviews with the 3 finalists for the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial superintendent position begin today (MON). A total of 25 applications were initially received to replace current Lake Crystal Superintendent Les Norman, who is …
27 Feb 12
The New Ulm Public Library celebrates it’s 75th anniversary this week with a special “Happy Birthday Library” event. The family fun begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday at the New Ulm library, and features stories and …
27 Feb 12
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding eight public meetings around the state to hear what the public has to say about a statewide bicycle planning study. The meetings begin Tuesday in Mankato and continue …
27 Feb 12
Investigators have ruled out foul play in the death of a 21-year-old Redwood Falls native found dead in a dorm room at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last week. Brian Anderson was a junior at …
27 Feb 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 …
