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April 28, 2026

CHARGES FILED IN FATAL MANKATO SHOOTING

Charges have been filed against the Fairmont man accused in the shooting death of a man Sunday in Mankato.  44-year-old Joseph Bulfer is charged with one count of second-degree murder , one count of attempted murder as well as two counts of assault and three counts of burglary.  Court documents say that Bulfer broke into […]

April 28, 2026

MONTEVIDEO MAN CONVICTED ON 27 CHARGES

A Minnesota jury convicted 42-year-old Jacory McCalpin of Montevideo on all 27 counts, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and stalking, following a week-long trial. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says the crimes spanned from July 2022 through December 2023 and involved repeated sexual and physical assaults.  Prosecutors say McCalpin recorded the assaults and used the […]

April 28, 2026

WALZ TO GIVE HIS LAST STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Governor Tim Walz delivers his last State of the State Address tonight (Tues)  from the Minnesota House Chamber. The governor is not running for re-election.  Republican Senator Andrew Mathews of Princeton told members of the Senate floor, “I’m calling on Governor Walz to comb over his State of the State speech and strip out anything […]

April 27, 2026

Daniel Meyer

Daniel Meyer is Vice President of the Veterans on the Water and he talked about the program.  It’s open to any veteran to sign up and go fishing with other veterans at various places.  Meyer said the program is entirely funded by donations.          

April 27, 2026

Harvey Stadick and Rick Eckstein

German Bohemian Heritage Society members, Harvey and Rick encourage listeners to sign up for the upcoming Spring event at the New Ulm Country Club, May 15th.                          

April 27, 2026

MANKATO POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH

Authorities in Mankato are investigating the death of a man this morning (Mon) in Riverfront Park.  Officers called to the report of an unresponsive person discovered the man dead at the scene.  At least one report indicated the man crashed a bicycle and went over an embankment.  Police are not releasing any additional details.   […]

April 27, 2026

RENVILLE COUNTY SHERIFF HABLE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR RE-ELECTION

Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable has announced his candidacy for re-election as Sheriff.  He said his focus will continue to be on community partnerships and excellence in public safety.  Hable has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has served as Renville County Sheriff since 2011.  He also currently chairs the Minnesota Violent Crime […]

April 27, 2026

NAMES RELEASED IN FATAL MANKATO SHOOTING

Mankato authorities have identified those involved in a shooting that killed one and injured another.  Police were called just after 1:30 pm Sunday by someone who thought a person was shooting into a residence on Castle Pines Drive.  As they approached, officers thought they heard what they believed to be gunshots from inside.  Once they […]

April 25, 2026

CAPTAIN BIANCHI RETURNS HOME

Captain Willibald Bianchi returned home to New Ulm Friday evening 85 years to the day he left for military service.  A plane carrying Bianchi’s casket landed at MSP airport.  There was a dignified transfer of the casket to a hearse and then a procession returned to New Ulm.  KNUJ’s Jim Bartels was along to and […]

April 24, 2026

MINNESOTA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS UP

Minnesota’s unemployment rate has recently edged above the national average, marking a notable shift from its long-standing position as a low-unemployment state. Minnesota’s unemployment rate sits at 4.5%, slightly higher than the U.S. rate of 4.3%. Economists point to slower job growth and a shrinking labor force as key factors behind the change. Some officials […]
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