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A southern Minnesota accountant has admitted to stealing nearly half-a-million dollars by writing more than a hundred phony checks to himself. 39-year-old Ronald Schaeffer of Faribault reportedly admitted in federal court that he wrote 127 …
18 Jan 13
The Minnesota Department of Health’s latest flu report shows that an additional 33 flu-related deaths occurred over the past week, bringing the statewide total now to 60 – more than double the previous statewide total …
18 Jan 13
The Blue Earth County jury trial of a Winnebago man accused of criminal sexual conduct was canceled on Thursday after a tentative plea deal was reached. 42-year old Larry Joe Decker faces five felony charges …
18 Jan 13
Minnesota House District 19A Democrats are preparing to meet this Saturday to endorse a candidate for the seat vacated by Terry Morrow, but there will be a special primary election for the 4 DFL candidates …
18 Jan 13
The federal government has given Minnesota a $39-million grant to continue developing the health insurance exchange that’s a major part of the Obama administration’s health care overhaul, otherwise known as “Obamacare.” The funds will be …
18 Jan 13
St. Peter City Administrator Todd Prafke has had his contract with the city renewed, and the St. Peter City council this week voted to give Prafke a 2% raise. That is the same rate increase …
18 Jan 13
The City of Gibbon’s 3rd annual Winterfest gets underway today (FRI). It kicks off with a Winterfest Warm-Up wine and beer tasting at the South 80 Social Circle in Gibbon, followed by a dance party …
18 Jan 13
A 17-year-old from Eagle Lake was killed Wednesday when her car ran off the road and rolled down a steep embankment before coming to rest at the edge of the Le Sueur River. Hannah Gamble …
17 Jan 13
The New Ulm Actors Community Theatre opens its annual summer musical in its new theater space this (THU) evening. Performances of “Fiddler On The Roof” take place today, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30pm at the …
