Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:39:57 GMT
This year marks 150 years since US– Dakota war of 1862 was fought in southwest Minnesota...ending with the largest mass execution in US history in Mankato. Ben Leonard with the Nicollet County Historical
This year marks 150 years since US– Dakota war of 1862 was fought in southwest Minnesota...ending with the largest mass execution in US history in Mankato.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:53:02 GMT
A number of Mankato Elementary institutions were designated as 'reward' schools. These schools are in the category of the highest-performing 15 percent of Title I schools in the state.
A number of Mankato Elementary institutions were designated as 'reward' schools. These schools are in the category of the highest-performing 15 percent of Title I schools in the state.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:45 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:45:09 GMT
Reports have been coming in from Brown County Residents about a phone call scam. One report describes a call where residents are told they won the publisher's clearing house sweepstakes. Police say scams
Authorities also say a lot of the time these individuals are looking for information involving identity theft.
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:38:44 GMT
The rumors were finally put to rest when construction to build a 160,000 sq ft Menard's store began yesterday. Project Manager, Keith Olson says, "As the town is growing and progressing I think it's
Construction for a big box store in New Ulm began yesterday, while city officials are welcoming the project that will create more traffic and revenue, other stores express their concerns.
Members of Senator Al Franken's office are criss crossing the state of Minnesota to get input on an upcoming piece of legislation.
The Democrat sent his team out to get feedback from residents across the area on the Farm Bill. Officials say hearings have started on the legislation.
Franken staffers say several listening sessions with the public are planned for the next two weeks going forward.
"We're getting not only getting information...but receiving critical feedback...to use in the debate going forward," said Al Juhnke, a Franken staffer.
Franken's office say agriculture comprises about 40 percent of the economy in Southern and Western Minnesota.
