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An Albert Lea couple has been sentenced to a year in prison for participating in a counterfeit ring that investigators say was relatively sophisticated. 31-year-old Travis Cameron and 34-year-old Heather Cameron had pleaded guilty to …
23 Feb 12
A former Cedar Mountain school bus driver accused of sexually molesting a special needs student is due back in court on Friday. 63-year-old Loren Eisenbarth of Morgan is charged with 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct with …
23 Feb 12
A 29-year-old Ceylon man now faces a 2nd-degree murder charge for a home invasion killing in Blue Earth earlier this week. Officials say the brutal home invasion was carried out by jealous husband Brian Daniel …
23 Feb 12
State officials say they’re phasing out the use of metal handcuffs and seclusion at a secure hospital for the mentally ill in the wake of maximum fines for client maltreatment. The Minnesota Security Hospital in …
22 Feb 12
A Minnesota court panel on Tuesday released it’s plans for new congressional and legislative districts for the State of Minnesota for the next decade. The court took over the redistricting process after Democratic Governor Mark …
22 Feb 12
A 32-year-old Fairmont man facing criminal sexual conduct charges in Nicollet County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl is now facing similar charges in Blue Earth County. Matthew James Martinson was …
22 Feb 12
Negotiations for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium are ongoing. Team owner Zygi Wilf met with Governor Dayton and chief authors of the stadium bill on Tuesday. Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley says there are “complicated …
22 Feb 12
Today (TUE) is the day that a Minnesota court panel is set to release plans for new congressional and legislative districts that will set the boundaries in the fight for political control of the state …
21 Feb 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 …
