Gophers
Minnesota native Nessler looks forward to calling Gophers vs. Penn State
Brad Nessler last called a Gophers game in 2015. He grew up St. Charles, Minn., and got his broadcasting start in Mankato, so this has been a chance to reacquaint with old friends.
November 22, 2024
News & Politics
Those murals painted on Mankato grain silos? The owner is shutting down operations there
The company is working with Mankato on the fate of the mural on its trademark silos.
November 21, 2024
News & Politics
Former hospital turned apartment complex receives $2.2 million in refinancing
The Redwood Falls property aims to address the housing shortage in southwest Minnesota.
November 21, 2024
High Schools
All-Minnesota: Meet our picks for the state's best prep football players
From the Twin Cities to greater Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune picks our top 25 football players in the state this year.
November 19, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Former Redwood Falls grocery store manager accused of sexual assault of another teen employee
Police said another victim has come forward.
November 18, 2024
Colleges
Area college football roundup: Bemidji State keeps Division II playoff hopes alive by beating NSIC champion Augustana
The NCAA Division II and III playoff fields will be revealed Sunday, and the Beavers are hoping for an invite.
November 17, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Willmar’s largest landlord sues city
Suite Liv’n lawsuit alleges the city hoped to shut the company down.
November 15, 2024
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Hills-Beaver Creek, Fertile-Beltrami set up a perfect Nine-Player Prep Bowl
Hills-Beaver Creek, the less-noticed undefeated team in the first semifinal, knocked off powerful Mountain Iron-Buhl. Isaiah Wright scored seven touchdowns for Fertile-Beltrami against LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli.
November 14, 2024
Mankato
Another Minnesota meatpacking plant faces child labor claims, will pay $2M
The plant is the latest in a litany of southern Minnesota towns, from Madelia to Marshall to Worthington, to face allegations they illegally employed minors in meat-processing facilities.
November 14, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Vacant mall in New Ulm burns, no injuries reported
No injuries reported, but cause under investigation
November 14, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Charges: Suspect in girlfriend’s murder told police, ‘There’s a dead body upstairs’
Police say a dispute between a housesitter and his girlfriend ended in violence in southwest Minnesota.
November 13, 2024
Mankato
Man who crashed UTV while drunk in Minnesota and killed passenger gets probation
Lance Leiferman admitted having too much to drink, estimating he had five to eight beers over the course of the day, according to the criminal complaint.
November 13, 2024