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A Minnesota court panel on Tuesday released it’s plans for new congressional and legislative districts for the State of Minnesota for the next decade. The court took over the redistricting process after Democratic Governor Mark …
22 Feb 12
The Minnesota State Patrol kept very busy throughout much of the state as snow and slush accumulated on the highways Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Even though not that much snow fell in many areas …
22 Feb 12
A 32-year-old Fairmont man facing criminal sexual conduct charges in Nicollet County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl is now facing similar charges in Blue Earth County. Matthew James Martinson was …
22 Feb 12
Negotiations for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium are ongoing. Team owner Zygi Wilf met with Governor Dayton and chief authors of the stadium bill on Tuesday. Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley says there are “complicated …
22 Feb 12
A Gaylord contractor accused of forging documents and failing to pay a subcontractor is scheduled to be in court later this week. Karl Richard Kuphal, of Kuphal Construction, has reportedly admitted to forging 2 bank …
22 Feb 12
Today (TUE) is the day that a Minnesota court panel is set to release plans for new congressional and legislative districts that will set the boundaries in the fight for political control of the state …
21 Feb 12
Four Minnesotans, all students at North Dakota State University, were killed in a car crash west of Alexandria on Monday. The car driven by 18-year-old Lauren Peterson of Prior Lake crossed the median on a …
21 Feb 12
The freezing rain and snow that fell across much of Minnesota on Monday led to multiple crashes and car accidents around the state, including on Highway 22 in Nicollet County where a semi-truck was involved …
21 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 …
