Frentz Wants To See Ag-Related Tax Benefit Discussed During The Legislative Session
An area state lawmaker supports a tax change to help those in the agriculture industry during the upcoming legislative session. State Senator Nick Frentz of North Mankato "Expenses allowed for [...]
St. James High School Graduate To Be Laid To Rest This Weekend
A Madelia native will be laid to rest this weekend. 28-year-old James Rodgers was one of three men killed December fifth when a Minnesota National Guard helicopter crashed 15 miles [...]
Hagedorn in Mankato, North Mankato Saturday
A U.S. Representative will hold two town hall meetings in the area (Saturday). Minnesota first district representative Jim Hagedorn will be at the Mankato Civic Center Reception Room in Mankato [...]
USPS Gives Holiday Delivery Tips
Over the holiday season, postal carriers will be delivering around 800-million packages nationwide. Kristy Anderson is the Minnesota spokeswoman for the United States Postal Service. She says if you haven't [...]
Mankato School Board Expected To Decide In Next Year’s Daily and School Calendar Monday Night
The Mankato school board is expected to decide the daily class schedule for the next academic year at its meeting Monday night. Superintendent Paul Peterson says the district is proposing [...]
Mankato Man Faces Several Charges
A Mankato man was charged Wednesday in Blue Earth County District Court with charges related to several incidents. Court records say 29-year-old Thomas James Swanson was charged with three counts [...]
New Ulm Man Facing Numerous Charges After Monday Incident in Eagle Lake
A New Ulm man is facing numerous charges after a Monday morning incident in Eagle Lake. Blue Earth County court records say 33-year-old Jose Estrada has been charged with two [...]
No Serious Injuries Reported in 26 Car Pile On I-35 Near Owatonna
There were no serious injuries reported in a 26-vehicle pileup on Interstate 35 near Owatonna yesterday. The Minnesota State Patrol says around nine-20 Thursday morning, patrol officers responded to a [...]
Highway 14/15 Bridge in New Ulm To Open Next Week
MnDOT says the Highway 14 and 15 Minnesota River Bridge in New Ulm could open as early as next week. MnDOT spokesperson Rebecca Arndt says crews are hoping the bridge [...]