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March 2, 2026

TWO TREATED AFTER ELYSIAN HOUSE FIRE SUNDAY MORNING

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in Elysian Sunday morning.  The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office says the fire was reported around 4:30 am on Park Avenue Northeast.   18-year-old Izabella Perry of Faribault and a 16-year-old girl from Elysian were able to escape.  They were taken to Owatonna Hospital and […]

March 2, 2026

GAS PRICES RISE

Average gas prices in Minnesota have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.80 today (Monday) according to GasBuddy’s survey of over 2800 stations in Minnesota.  Prices in Minnesota are 18.2 cens per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.6 cens per gallon lower than a year ato.  The national […]

February 27, 2026

SPRING ROAD WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS GO INTO EFFECT TUESDAY MORNING

Spring weight road restrictions on Brown County roads go into effect Tuesday morning at 12:01 am to coincide with weight restrictions imposed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in the South Zone.  All county roadways are restricted to five, seven, nine or ten tons per axle as indicated by posted signs.  Weight restriction is five […]

February 27, 2026

BILL BRINGING WHOLE, 2% MILK BACK TO MINNESOTA SCHOOLS ADVANCES IN SENATE

A bill to bring whole and two-percent milk back into Minnesota schools is moving through the state legislature.  It aligns with federal law that allows students more choices for milk.  Republican Senator Torrey Westrom of Alexandria calls this a win-win for students and dairy farmers.  Westrom says whole milk and two-percent milk is currently now […]

February 27, 2026

STATE BUDGET FORECAST SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

Minnesota’s state budget outlook appears to be improving.  The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the February forecast today (Friday) and it shows a larger surplus for the years of 2026-27 at $3.7-billion.  That’s an increase of $1.3-billion from the November forecast.  However, officials say spending growth outpaces revenue growth for fiscal year 2029.  The […]

February 26, 2026

Leif Peterson

Assistant Fire Chief of the Odin Fire Department Leif Peterson talked about their gun bingo event March 14 at the Odin Community Center.  He gave details of the event and what the funds are used for.                            

February 26, 2026

Update on Solar Energy and Street Project in St. Peter

  St. Peter Adminstrator Todd Prafke shared updates on different projects happening in St. Peter.            

February 26, 2026

Beers with Brian Thursday on KNUJ

  Kyle Marti of the August Schell Brewery  shared a Maple Porter with us this morning.  Learn more about it Friday evening at 6pm when it is officially released.  Reminder,  Bockfest is one week from Saturday!          

February 26, 2026

REPORT SHOWS MINNESOTA LOST 1300 FARMS IN THE PAST TWO YEARS

An annual report from the USDA shows that Minnesota lost 1300 farms in the past two years.  The amount of farmland across the state also fell by 100,000 acres.  Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson said Minnesota’s farmers are struggling.  Local farmers have struggled to cope with the global trade wars triggered by President […]

February 25, 2026

Jason Seidl

Brown County Sheriff, Jason Seidl discusses the latest scams around the area.                                                                          
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