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HutchinsonTechnology Incorporated announced Wednesday that it shipped approximately 100 million computer disk drive suspension assemblies during its fiscal 2012third quarter ended June 24, 2012, compared to 96.9 million in the preceding quarter but below its …
28 Jun 12
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Joe Gimse is not happy Governor Dayton decided to make Highway 14 a four-lane from North Mankato to Nicollet. Gimse, a Republican from Willmar, says the governor’s decision short-circuits the process …
28 Jun 12
Four players and 2 coaches from the area will participate in the 2012 Minnesota High School Football All Star Game Saturday. On the North All Stars is Paynesville RB Josh Bungum and Annandale Coach Matt …
28 Jun 12
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency invites comments on an environmental review of a proposed 3,000-cow dairy in Nicollet County. Comments must be in writing and accepted by 4:30 p.m. on July 25. High Island Dairy, …
27 Jun 12
Deacon Aaron T. Johanneck, son of Thomas and Constance Johanneck of Seaforth, will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John M. LeVoir on Saturday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the …
27 Jun 12
Governor Mark Dayton announced Tuesday a three-phase safety strategy for a troubled stretch of U.S. Highway 14 in south central Minnesota. The strategy includes immediate action to improve safety and a commitment by MnDOT to …
27 Jun 12
A heat advisory is in effect from 1pm this afternoon (Wednesday) until 8pm. The National Weather Service says temperatures will be in the 90′s to near 100 in parts of the state this afternoon. With …
27 Jun 12
Officials are investigating the death of a 71-year-old Buffalo Lake Woman in rural Richmond Friday night. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body floating in Little Cedar Island Lake in Wakefield Township …
25 Jun 12
Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Brainerd Lakes Area on May 8-11, 2014. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host …
