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• Senjem blames Mankato lobbyist for civic center bonding failure

  Senate Majority leader says Rochester deserves grant money for it's civic center

  May 17, 2012

• Today's Currents section

  Thursday's Currents stories include: A preview of Bryce Stenzel's theatrical response to the passionate debate surrounding the Dakota Conflict of 1862, a story on Mankato songwriter Ocho marking a milestone and Tanner Kent's column on the barrage of baby-related materials laboring on his desk. Also, the weekly entertainment and art exhibit calendars.

  May 17, 2012

• Local job numbers fall for third straight month

  May 17, 2012

• MSU's Olson selected for president at Winona State

  Scott Olson will start on July 1

  May 16, 2012 1 Photo

• Front and Cherry intersection likely won't be done by the weekend

  It’s unlikely that work will be completed by this weekend.

  May 16, 2012 1 Photo

• Mankato schools consider boundary changes, new buildings

  The Mankato Public Schools Board will hear proposals at its meeting Monday

  May 16, 2012 1 Photo

• Pregnancy prevention efforts appear to be paying off

  The group, called Sexually Responsible And Mature Teens, is one of many projects across the state, including in Mankato, that are engaging teens in pregnancy prevention efforts.

  May 16, 2012 1 Photo

• DFL looks to retake majority

  
  House minority leader, local DFL lawmakers offer their view of session, outlook for fall elections.

  May 16, 2012

• Deputies say drowning victim had no life jacket, possibly drinking

  Possible alcohol use and the fact the victim wasn’t wearing a life jacket are prompting water safety warnings from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Department with summer approaching.

  May 16, 2012

• Hwy 14 ramp closed temporarily

  The eastbound  Highway 14 ramp to Riverfront Drive in Mankato closed at noon
  today.
   

  May 16, 2012

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