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May 29, 2026

INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER SUSPECTED HUMAN REMAINS FOUND NEAR LAKE LILLIAN

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent discovery of human remains near Lake Lillian.  Authorities say several bones were uncovered during excavation work around 11:30 Wednesday morning.  The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is helping with excavation of the area and located additional remains believed to be from a single person.  The Minnesota […]

May 29, 2026

MINNESOTA LEADS THE NATION IN FARM BANKRUPTIES

Minnesota is seeing a sharp rise in farm bankruptcies as producers continue to face economic challenges. New data show the state led the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings during the first quarter of 2026, with eight cases already filed this year—double the total recorded in all of 2024. Agricultural economists say falling crop […]

May 29, 2026

INTERNATIONAL FALLS MAN FEDERALLY INDICTED IN CHILD KIDNAPPING CASE

An International Falls man has been federally indicted on charges stemming from the January kidnapping of a young child from Zimmerman. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Joseph Bragg abducted the child after she got off the school bus and was stopped by police near Albert Lea hours later with the victim in his vehicle. Bragg also faces […]

May 28, 2026

St. Peter Gearing Up for Young John Denver Fest and Blues Fest

St. Peter Administrator Todd Prafke shared the dates for Young John Denver Fest, June 5, and Blues Fest, June 6, in St. Peter.  He also gave an update on the Makeover of Gorman Park.          

May 28, 2026

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CONFIRMS UPDATE TO MIDWEST’S POWER GRID

The Minnesota Department of Commerce says the federal government is moving forward with a $464 million investment to strengthen the Midwest power grid. The funding will support five major transmission line projects across seven states, including Minnesota, with the goal of improving grid reliability during extreme weather and periods of high energy demand. State officials […]

May 28, 2026

DVA EXPLORING POSSIBLE FIFTH VETERANS CEMETERY

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is exploring the possibility of adding another State Veterans Cemetery.  Director of memorial affairs David Swantek says northwest Minnesota is the last underserved region. Swantek says, “So, we’re kind of focused in on the Bemidji area. I’m not announcing that we’re building a fifth cemetery, but it is on […]

May 28, 2026

WALZ SIGNS FINAL LEGISLATIVE BILLS

Governor Tim Walz signed the final bills of the legislative session on Wednesday. They include the 1.2 billion-dollar bonding bill. The funding will be used to fix and maintain large infrastructure projects like wastewater treatment centers, roads and bridges, and university projects. The governor also signed the tax bill, which will bring tax relief to […]

May 27, 2026

CLEMENTS MAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN RENVILLE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CRASH

A Clements man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Renville County.  The Renville County Sheriff’s Office says they were called at 6:07pm to the crash on Renville County Road 1 near Renville County Road 15 in Beaver Falls Township about three miles north of Redwood Falls.  The preliminary investigation shows that […]

May 27, 2026

Jason Seidl and Lori Bianchi

Brown County Sheriff, Jason Seidl and Brown County Dispatch Supervisor, Lori Bianchi were on Community Affairs reminding listeners to know your location when calling 911 and summertime boating safety.            

May 27, 2026

Veterans Appreciation Baseball Game is Wednesday, June 24

Brown County Veteran Services Officer Greg Peterson shared a host of  upcoming events on KNUJ Wednesday morning.   Veterans Appreciation Day at Johnson Park is Wednesday, June 24, game time 7pm.  DAV is sponsoring a “Boats and Bobbers” lunch and fishing excursion on Sleepy Eye Lake Thursday, June 25.          
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