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The St. James Police Department and the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a vehicle fire that has been ruled an arson. Authorities say the fire department was called to a fire at 704 Fourth …
26 Jun 15
A man and three minor children involved in a roll-over accident in Renville county Thursday evening escaped injury. According to Renville County Sheriff’s authorities 35-year-old Andrew Kyle Bergum of Hutchinson was driving near the intersection …
26 Jun 15
A St. Joseph man was arrested Thursday morning for fleeing, robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and driving after revocation. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says the 27-year-old sped past a patrol car in Buffalo. …
26 Jun 15
The Minnesota legislature granted all Minnesota counties a combined $23.5 million to reduce caseloads and implement changes in child protection. Each of Minnesota’s 87 counties will receive enough to hire at least one person. Counties …
26 Jun 15
A Butterfield teen had an experience of a lifetime Thursday when she flew with aerobatic pilot Sean Tucker of Team Oracle. Fifteen-year-old Brianna Ringen of Butterfield won an essay contest that granted her the opportunity. …
26 Jun 15
A Brownton man died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash southeast of Brownton. The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office says 46-year-old Martin Phillip Klockmann Jr. was driving a pickup when he collided with a semi pulling …
25 Jun 15
A bicyclist was killed just before 1 .m. Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in Mankato. When emergency crews arrived, 46-year-old David Winters was not breathing. Efforts to revive him were not successful …
25 Jun 15
A Gibbon woman was inured Wednesday morning when she lost control of her vehicle and it rolled. According to the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Marcie Schultz of Gibbon was traveling south on Nicollet County …
25 Jun 15
Scot has been recognized for his 40 years of service as a volunteer for the Winthrop Ambulance. He is a charter member of the Winthrop Lions and was honored for his recruitment effort to grow …
