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Mueller Farms of Arlington showed the Grand Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer at the recent National Western Stock Show in Denver. The heifer was Supreme Champion at the 2011 Sibley County Fair as well, along with …
19 Jan 12
Representatives of the New Ulm School District will be holding a public meeting this (THU) evening to discuss the possible change to a 4-day school week. The cost-cutting idea is being considered for implementation next …
19 Jan 12
A 33-year-old Fairmont man faces multiple counts of criminal sexual contact for allegedly having sex with an underage girl. Matthew James Martinson was reportedly parked on a dead-end street in North Mankato when confronted by …
19 Jan 12
A 19-year-old Kasota man faces felony drug charges in Nicollet County following a traffic stop in St. Peter. Kyle Jeffrey Allen was pulled over by St. Peter Police for not wearing a seatbelt. During the …
19 Jan 12
Folks in central and northern Minnesota woke up to temperature readings of 15-below zero in some places this (WED) morning, and snow is expected for much of the state today. And the coldest air of …
18 Jan 12
A 21-year-old Mankato man was seriously injured early Monday morning in a rollover accident just outside of Eagle Lake. Patrick Lawler Mahan lost control of his Ford Taurus and was ejected from the car as …
18 Jan 12
The New Ulm City Council on Tuesday made the first move towards making repairs and handicap-accessibility upgrades to the amphitheater in German Park. New Ulm Park and Rec Director Tom Schmitz says the project is …
18 Jan 12
Minnesota farmers are getting a program that’s “first” in the nation. US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Governor Mark Dayton signed an agreement Tuesday that launches a new pilot program in …
18 Jan 12
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
