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The National Transportation Safety Board says that a pilot’s heart problem likely contributed to his fatal plane crash in Faribault County last spring. 44-year-old Jeffrey Dean Zabel of Mankato died May 5th when his plane …
19 Feb 14
Some round hay bales falling off a semi-trailer in Nicollet County Tuesday evening caused a rear-end crash that left a Willmar man injured. 48-year-old Peter McKenzie was taken to the Sibley Medical Center for treatment …
19 Feb 14
The Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office received a report of 3 lost hikers at 7 Mile Creek Park Tuesday evening. Gail Looft and Elizabeth Vlasak of Montgomery, and Shanah Collins of Le Center had set out …
19 Feb 14
A sentencing date has been set for the “Man In Black” bank robber after many months of delays, but another round of filings by the incarcerated criminal could lead to even more delays in the …
19 Feb 14
The State Commerce Department is asking tax preparers to be on the lookout for any signs of senior financial abuse this tax season. Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman says Minnesota’s licensed tax professionals have the skills …
19 Feb 14
Minnesota’s health exchange is airing new TV ads with testimonials from people who saved money buying insurance on MNsure. A new 30-second TV ad started airing statewide Tuesday, with two more in the next few …
19 Feb 14
The New Ulm City Council on Tuesday spent around 30 minutes discussing New Ulm Steel and Recycling noise complaints. The facility has not been in compliance with city noise ordinances since installing a metal shredder …
19 Feb 14
Another relatively nice day is on tap for Southern Minnesota today (WED), with temps pushing into the 40′s, but that will be changing by later tonight. Meteorologist Sam Dunaiski says that increasing clouds will lead …
19 Feb 14
The 33rd annual New Ulm Farm City Hub Club Farm Show takes place today (FRI) and Saturday at the New Ulm Civic Center. Hub Club Spokesperson Michele Schroeder says that the Farm Show has a …
