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Three area counties have been awarded grants from the Minnesota Historical Society. Blue Earth County Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota received $33,664 for the development and design of children’s exhibits about Dakota culture and history …
30 Sep 14
A Mankato man was arrested on Saturday morning, resulting in his third assault charge. Bradley Blaine Beckstead was charged with fifth degree assault his third assault charge since 2011. According to Mankato police, the 23 …
30 Sep 14
A man in Pine County is recovering after he was attacked by a black bear. Brandon Johnson suffered lacerations and bites to his chest, arms, and legs. Johnson said he was tracking the wounded bear …
29 Sep 14
A Le Sueur County man may become the first Minnesotan to fly a drone for a county with Federal Aviation Administration Approval. Tim Briggs of New Prague spent 22 years in the Navy as a …
29 Sep 14
Five loon chicks have been relocated to southern Minnesota as one step in an attempt to reintroduce the loon to it’s former range. The Biodiversity Institute is working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources …
29 Sep 14
State Patrol responded to a fatal car accident on Highway 19. An eastbound Dodge Avenger lost control and went into the ditch, rolling multiple times. Brenden Kroehler, 20 of Henderson, was killed in the accident. …
29 Sep 14
A New Ulm resident has been named “Firearm Instructor of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Steve Rykhus teaches the safety programs in his hometown of Tracy. He is certified for instruction …
29 Sep 14
A Le Center teen facing first degree murder charges for allegedly shooting his father to death has cited mental illness as a defense. Richard Lea, attorney for 18 year old Jonas David Nelson, says his …
27 Sep 14
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 …
