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Plans to construct a new grain elevator in the City of Brownton were announced this week. Archer Daniels Midland-Benson Quinn and United Farmers Co-op on Monday announced the formation of a joint venture that will …
21 Dec 11
Veteran political consultant Pat Shortridge says he will run to be chairman of the Minnesota Republican Party, while former state representative Mike Osskopp is dropping out of the race. Shortridge has worked for numerous Republican …
21 Dec 11
The Blue Earth County Board approved a 0% increase of the county’s 2012 property tax levy on Tuesday. The measure was approved unanimously, along with the 2012 Blue Earth County Budget. County officials say that …
21 Dec 11
The wife of Mankato’s former Public Safety Director has been sentenced to perform 120 hours of community service after pleading guilty to felony theft. 65-year-old Mary Huettl was sentenced for the crime Tuesday. She had …
21 Dec 11
More than 820 DWI arrests have been made in Minnesota midway through a month-long drunk driving enforcement campaign. Several law enforcement agencies report making arrests where the driver registered a blood alcohol level of .30 …
20 Dec 11
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says deer baiting was pervasive during this year’s hunting season. The DNR’s Division of Enforcement cited 144 people with baiting, the highest number of citations issued for the practice …
20 Dec 11
The New Ulm City Council is scheduled to give it’s final approval to the city’s 2012 budget and tax levy this (TUE) evening. The proposed operating budget for New Ulm for next year is currently …
20 Dec 11
Department of Natural Resources officials continue to warn of the dangers of thin ice across the state. The latest warning comes after a Fairmont man fell through the ice on a lake near Trimont Sunday. …
20 Dec 11
A statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign gets underway today (MON) with extra law enforcement patrols hitting Minnesota’s roadways. The seatbelt enforcement campaign runs through June 2nd. Nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be …
