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Plans continue to unfold when it comes to expanding Highway 14. Democrat Tim Walz made a stop in Owatonna to tout the passage of the Transportation Bill in Congress and to advocate for a four-lane …
17 Jul 12
The Minnesota Association of Ag Educators held it’s annual banquet this week at Jackpot Junction. Several local-area ag educators were recognized at the banquet, including Rich Bauman of New Ulm. Bauman began his career in …
14 Jul 12
Governor Dayton has released his personal tax returns for last year. The governor, whose family wealth grew from the Dayton’s department store chain, reported a salary of about $105,000, and another $191,000 in capital gains. …
14 Jul 12
Authorities have identified the victim in a drowning at Lake Kohlmier in Owatonna on Wednesday. The death of 19-year-old Diego Ortiz Larios of Faribault has been ruled an accidental drowning. The drowning occurred at around …
14 Jul 12
A 30-year-old Albert Lea man was killed in a car accident early Friday morning. Freeborn County authorities say that Adam Richard Christenson was driving a pickup truck on County Road 85 near Twin Lakes when …
14 Jul 12
Charges were expected to be filed Friday against a man from Lyle Township in rural Mower County who was shot by an officer responding to a domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say 42-year-old Brian Jansen …
14 Jul 12
Kandiyohi County authorities have identified a 70-year-old man who drowned in Lake Florida north of Willmar as James Toth, of rural Spicer. Law enforcement was informed that a person had been found in the water …
14 Jul 12
The southbound lanes of Highway 169 were blocked early this (THU) morning just south of St. Peter after a semi-truck flipped onto it’s side. The accident happened at just after 1am about a half-mile from …
12 Jul 12
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
