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March 31, 2026

MNDOT RELEASES LIST OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR 2026

Some construction projects have already started in Minnesota including the Veterans Memorial Bridge reconstruction.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released its list of projects for this year including finishing the Highway 22 Mankato to St. Peter project, starting a two-year project to reconstruct Highway 22 and Highway 109 in Wells, reconstruct Highway 75 from […]

March 31, 2026

FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN SACRED HEART

A Go Fund Me has been set up for a Sacred Heart man who lost his home in a fire last week.  Shaun Wiler and his 15-year-old daughter Grace weren’t hurt but their dog and cat died and all of their possessions were lost.  Family members say that Wiler plans to rebuild but insurance will […]

March 30, 2026

KASSON FAMILY WANTS ANSWERS AFTER DOG SHOT IN FENCED-IN BACKYARD

A Kasson family wants answers after their dog was shot in their fenced-in backyard.  Police say a Husky was shot three times, two bullets grazing his neck and a third that shattered his jaw leaving him in critical condition.  Part of his jaw had to be removed to save his life.  Emergency surgery cost around […]

March 30, 2026

FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGES VIOLENT VIDEO GAME TRIGGERED FATAL ASSAULT AT ST. PETER FACILITY

A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges a video game triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a man.   Abshir Mohamed Hussein filed the lawsuit as a trustee for the next of kin of Abdirashi Hussein, who court records say was killed New Year’s Eve 2023.  It names […]

March 30, 2026

OLIVIA MAN HAS SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ON CHARGES OF SHOOTING GIRLFRIEND IN THE LEG

An Olivia man has a settlement conference today (Monday) in Renville County District Court  for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the leg in Renville December 5th.  27-year-old Angle Garza is charged with two counts of second-degree assault for the incident that allegedly occurred in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Southern Minnesota Beet […]

March 27, 2026

POLICE INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL DUMPING AT LAUNDROMAT

New Ulm Police are investigating a report of illegal dumping at B & J Laundromat Tuesday morning.  Video surveillance shows many clothing items from Victoria Secret, Walmart, Old Navy, Maurices, Pink, Bath and Body Works among others.   The clothing had tags that appeared to be new.  An investigation showed a 51-year-old Morton man is a […]

March 27, 2026

GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Governor Walz is scheduled to give his final State of the State Address Tuesday, April 28.  The governor was officially granted his request by House members during Thursday’s floor session.  The Minnesota House chamber will host the governor and the Senate for the address.  Walz announced in January that he was no longer seeking a […]

March 27, 2026

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS PROFESSOR CHARGED WITH STEALING GUN PARTS

A Gustavus Adolphus professor is charged with stealing more than a thousand dollars worth of ammunition and AR-15 parts from the Scheels in Eden Prairie.  Prosecutors say 52-year-old Aaron Banks was caught on March 14 hiding an AR trigger, charging handle and ammunition in his pockets after cutting open the packaging.  Security told police he’d […]

March 26, 2026

NEW ULM SCHOOL DISTRICT LOOKING AT CUTS

The New Ulm School Board is looking at a budget deficit which could lead to cuts.  The school board took a look at options during a work session to address a $900,000 deficit for 2026-27 and a possible $2-million deficit in 2027 – 28.  School officials say enrollment is declining, having dropped by 47 from […]

March 26, 2026

Beers with Brian this Morning

Saturday, April 4, bring the family for the Easter Egg Hoppy Hunt at the August Schell Brewery 1:00pm-2:00pm. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and more!   That Saturday also features an Easter Keg Hunt.  Get details at https://www.schellsbrewery.com/event/easter-keg-hunt-2/.            
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