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One of the most dangerous intersections in McLeod County will be converted into a “roundabout” next year. The McLeod County Highway Department has announced that a roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Highway …
10 Jan 12
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about a pair of scams currently circulating around the local area. The first scam involves the website Craigslist. If you are selling something on Craigslist and …
10 Jan 12
Minnesota conservation officials will take new steps in 2012 to stop the spread of invasive species. Department of Natural Resources officials say they will conduct random road checks for the first time ever in order …
10 Jan 12
The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is holding another Hot Topic Breakfast this week at the New Ulm Country Club. The guest speaker for this Hot Topic session is State Demographer Tom Gillaspy. His …
09 Jan 12
A series of lectures commemorating the US-Dakota War of 1862 continue this week at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The series continues on Tuesday with it’s most prominent speaker, Dr. Gary Clayton Anderson, considered …
09 Jan 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making numerous stops around the local area this week. Today (MON) the Bloodmobile will be at the Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church in North Mankato from Noon to 6, …
09 Jan 12
Today (MON) is the deadline for Norwood Young America residents to apply for a vacant city council seat. Norwood Young America City Councilor Chad Eischens submitted his resignation recently, and the council will now appoint …
09 Jan 12
Some 160 high school math and science students from across the state will be competing this month in a regional Science Bowl in St. Paul. They’ll be vying for the chance to represent Minnesota in …
09 Jan 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
