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A 51-year-old Edgerton man is dead following a fatal head-on crash Thursday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota. A Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 26-year-old Kirk Bleyenburg of Edgerton was driving the wrong way in the northbound …
11 Feb 12
The final certified 2012 property tax levy numbers show the elimination of the Market Value Homestead Credit will increase property taxes by $370-million. This means Minnesota now has the highest property tax level in the …
11 Feb 12
The Sleepy Eye Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual meeting Thursday evening at the Eagle’s Orchid Inn. The theme of the evening was “Groovin’ With The Chamber.” The recipient of the Big Chief Award …
10 Feb 12
Lake Crystal City Councilor Dr. Anthony Jaspers submitted his resignation this week. Jaspers is quitting the council due to failing health. His resignation was effective immediately. The Lake Crystal City Council will now need to …
10 Feb 12
Authorities are advising caution when venturing onto frozen lakes and waterways in Minnesota. The DNR’s Tim Smalley says the ice is dangerous all over the state – but especially in the lower half. Smalley says …
10 Feb 12
The State Patrol continues to investigate a fatal head-on crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota. A Jeep Grand Cherokee was reportedly driving the wrong way in the northbound lane of Highway 91 north …
10 Feb 12
The New Ulm District 88 School Board on Thursday approved a proposal to move to a 4-day school week beginning next school year. District 88 Superintendent Harold Remme says it is a move that should …
10 Feb 12
A Minneapolis man who authorities say is responsible for a string of bank robberies in Minnesota, including in St. Peter, Gaylord and Cologne, has pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of armed bank robbery. 49-year-old …
10 Feb 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making a few stops around the area this week. The need for blood is constant, with someone in the US needing a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Around 44,000 …
