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Minnesota is bracing for the return of its largest deployment of National Guard troops since the September 11th attacks, and legislators have plenty of ideas for helping them find jobs. More than 2,700 troops are …
16 Feb 12
Senator Al Franken is sending his staffers out into communities across the state in the coming weeks to hear what Minnesotans have to say about the next Farm Bill. The United States Senate will begin …
16 Feb 12
Governor Dayton says that state lawmakers should vote to kick everyone out of the State Capitol for the four years that engineers say is necessary to make major renovations to the building. Dayton said in …
16 Feb 12
The New Ulm Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire near Searles Wednesday afternoon. The call was received at around 1:45pm that a vehicle at the Eugene Groebner residence on Highway 15 just north of …
16 Feb 12
A Brooten man is dead after a one-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Willmar. Police say a pickup driven by 72-year-old Wayne Chadwick ran off the road and struck a tree. Chadwick was in cardiac arrest …
16 Feb 12
The Sleepy Eye City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the final plans and specifications for $6-million worth of proposed street and utility project. Work will take place later this year on much of Water Street …
15 Feb 12
Governor Dayton delivers his second State of the State address to a joint session of the Minnesota House and Senate tonight (WED) at the State Capitol. The governor has taken a number of opportunities to …
15 Feb 12
The 30th annual Bird Island Farm Home and Health Show is taking place today (WED) at the Island Ballroom. The more-than 35 booths on hand at the show today include: information on hearing aids, chiropractors, …
15 Feb 12
The Minnesota State Patrol is reminding everyone to adjust your driving habits with the fresh snow and ice causing poor road conditions. Lieutenant Eric Roeske says remember to allow yourself plenty of extra time to …
