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A New Ulm woman faces 3 felony counts of credit card fraud for allegedly charging over $9,000 worth of purchases on her ex-boyfriend’s bank card. 29-year-old Michelle Lynn Apitz was charged with the crimes this …
26 Jan 12
The city administrator of Fairmont officially announced his retirement this week. Jim Zarling’s retirement will take effect May 30th. Zarling told the Fairmont City Council during it’s meeting this week that he is committed to …
26 Jan 12
Worthington High School’s missing Trojan statue has been returned. Authorities had received a report of the statue disappearing Saturday, but it is now reportedly back where it belongs. The metal statue stands about 6 feet …
26 Jan 12
The GFW School District got a new superintendent this week. GFW High School Principal Jeff Bertrang was officially named GFW Superintendent during the school board meeting in Fairfax this week. He replaces Superintendent Tony Boyer, …
25 Jan 12
The investigation into a fatal fire in rural Carver County on Monday continues, and authorities have now released the name of the woman found dead in the home in Dahlgren Township. 85-year old Anna Wegman …
25 Jan 12
Worthington High School’s Trojan statue is missing. The Worthington Police Department says the statue disappeared over the weekend. It was reported missing at 9am Saturday and was likely taken in the early morning hours. The …
25 Jan 12
The 2012 Minnesota Legislature is in session at the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Speaker Kurt Zellers gaveled the House to order at noon Tuesday, and about a minute later Majority Leader Dave Senjem called …
25 Jan 12
A 19-year-old Sleepy Eye man was convicted of 4th-degree assault of a peace officer in Brown County Court on Monday. Sleepy Eye Police had responded to an out-of-control party behind the Sleepy Eye Laundromat in …
25 Jan 12
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
