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A recent rash of burglaries in Le Sueur County has residents of the area on edge, and police warning citizens to take precautionary measures when storing your valuables. Authorities are investigating multiple burglaries and thefts …
24 Jul 12
The Monday Night Concerts in New Ulm continue this (MON) evening with a free show by the Original German Band of New Ulm. The concert has been moved indoors to the New Ulm Community Center …
23 Jul 12
For the second time this month the American Red Cross is putting out an emergency plea for blood donors. Red Cross Minnesota Spokesperson Sue Gonsior says blood donations are at their lowest level in 15 …
23 Jul 12
Bavarian Blast 2012 is history, and the organizers of New Ulm’s annual summer festival are calling it a success. Bavarian Blast Board Chair Paul Sabatino says that it was a great weekend, and that the …
23 Jul 12
The 20th Annual Relay for Life at the Martin County Fairgrounds on Saturday raised more than $80,000 – several thousand dollars more than was raised last year. Eighteen teams participated in raising funds. Proceeds benefit …
23 Jul 12
Motorists travelling on Highway 4 from Fairfax to Cosmos can expect delays beginning today (MON) as a major resurfacing project gets underway. The 28-mile, $2.37-million project will involve removing and replacing the top inch-and-a-half of …
23 Jul 12
A 19-year-old Franklin man facing criminal charges for allegedly sending text messages prior to a car crash in Klossner last September is scheduled to make an appearance in Nicollet County Court this week. Four people …
23 Jul 12
One person was injured in a car crash in the City of Waterville on Saturday. It happened at just before 11am at the intersection of Highways 13 and 60. An eastbound 2003 Dodge Ram pickup …
23 Jul 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
