Nicollet County News

The 2008 census numbers were released today.Between July 1st of 2007 and July 1st 2008 Nicollet County is up 9-tenths of a percent.Blue Earth is up 8-tenths of a percent.It's not as good for rural counties such as Faribault and Watonwan losing over one percent of their population during the year.News 12's Erick Lind explains why both metropolitan ...

Like Highway 169 itself, Minnesota's transportation network is slowly crumbling and current spending levels aren't even going to maintain - much less expand - the state's roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

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Four current and former Kraft employees pedaled their touring bicycles through New Ulm Saturday on a three-day, 275-mile journey from Albany to Mason City, Iowa to raise money for cancer research.

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Artists get the chance to showcase their work under sunny skies today in North Mankato.The fifth annual "Art Plash" was held outside of the North Mankato Public Library.All artists who take part donate an item to a silent auction which raises money for the library and also the Blue Earth and Nicollet County Humane Society.Everything from paintings ...

We all know that heading to the basement is the thing to do in the event of a tornado.But as News 12's Bryan Piatt explains, there are more things you need to know... as well as some long-held beliefs that aren't true.NATS- DoorGetting to low ground is the best thing you can do in severe weather.But what if you are out on the road?Denise Wright ...

A plea deal has been reached in the case of a St. Peter man accused of killing his infant daughter.

In case you're interested:The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society will be holding a fundraiser tomorrow to raise money for their new shelter.A cats and dogs alley party will be held tomorrow from noon to 8:30 pm... behind the Wine Caf in Downtown Mankato.There will be food, live music, raffles and a pet parade.Tickets are 7 dollars for ...

While the moisture-laden, gray overcast sky tended to make visitors somewhat wary Sunday, inside the Harkin Store, Site Manager Ruth Grewe was beaming.

Despite detailed testimony from a Lafayette Township farmer Thursday in the Metro Square Building, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously accepted the New Ulm Public Utilities Commission Application for a Large Wind Energy Conversion System Permit for the New Ulm Wind Project in Nicollet County.

Two middle school students could face felony charges and possible sanctions from their school following an altercation during an end-of-the-year picnic at Seven Mile Creek Park.

When the time comes for the goats to be tied, the bulls to be ridden and the steers to be wrestled, it doesn't matter if the sun is shining or shrouded by clouds, if the air is warm or frigid, if the turf is dusty or a giant bowl of muck soup.

John Cross Caleb Weddle of Milaca, Minn., is caught in a flurry of flying mud as he wrestles a steer to the ground during the steer wrestling event of the Minnesota High School Rodeo Association's Region 4 tournament Sunday at St.

Less than 18 hours after a car driven by a 14-year-old and filled with four other teenagers crashed into a ditch on the east side of Blue Earth County, a car driven by an 18-year-old and carrying four juvenile passengers crashed on the west side of the county.

The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to pursue a contract with Vestas-Americas Wind Technology, Inc.

Welcome back.In case you didn't know it: it's Dairy Month... a time to promote the dairy industry and recognize dairy farmers...Today I'm joined by the Nicollet County Dairy Royalty...Kelsey, Megan, Ashley and Kelsey...Thanks so much for being here.Sorry, no caption available.

The folks behind the fundraising of the Riverside Regional Pet Shelter are doing pretty good these days, having almost hit the $800,000. And that doesn't even count in kind donations, such as doors or tile floors and things to be donated and installed when the shelter is under construction.

The race for mayor is on. Don't worry, John Brady. And in North Mankato, you're safe, Gary Zellmer.

A 50 year old rural Nicollet County man is dead after a one vehicle rollover east of Hanska.The Brown County Sheriff's Department says it happened at 7:20 Sunday night on 155th Avenue north of Highway 257.They say Kurt Odegard died at the scene.18 year old Nicholas Luepke was taken to the Madelia Hospital where he was treated for non - life ...