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Law enforcement agencies around the state are launching a one-day campaign against the dangers of not paying attention while behind the wheel. Safety officials say distracted driving is involved in one-fourth of all highway crashes …
17 Apr 12
A rural Clara City man suffered minor injuries when he crashed his ultra-light plane in Chippewa County Saturday. The small aircraft operated by Boyd Folkerts crashed in a field north of Bunde. Folkerts told officials …
17 Apr 12
Two men from rural Blue Earth County are in custody for their alleged involvement in a burglary in Mankato over the weekend. 30-year-old Adam Joseph Willert and 28-year-old Joshua James Dobie were arrested at their …
17 Apr 12
Southern Minnesota Democratic Representative Tim Walz has a major financial advantage over his potential opponents for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District this fall. Campaign reports filed over the weekend show Walz, a third-term congressman, with considerably …
17 Apr 12
Lawmakers come back to the State Capitol today (MON) after their Easter and Passover break, with two weeks remaining to the target date Republican leaders set to finish the session. Local Representative Paul Torkelson says …
16 Apr 12
A total of 215 Minnesota National Guard soldiers returned home from Kuwait Sunday, including troops from Redwood Falls and Hutchinson. Hundreds more will follow in the weeks to come. For some soldiers, the adjustment to …
16 Apr 12
A 47-year-old Albert Lea man was the victim of a fatal car crash in Freeborn County over the weekend. The accident happened Saturday night at around 10:30 when a 2008 Cadillac traveling northbound on Highway …
16 Apr 12
The storms that swept across southern and central Minnesota on Sunday dumped heavy rain and hail, but caused no major damage. The National Weather Service says two tornadoes were spotted Sunday in McLeod County, including …
16 Apr 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 …
