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Xcel Energy has turned on a new high-voltage transmission line between Monticello and Saint Cloud, the first part of what they say will be the largest expansion of transmission lines in the Upper Midwest in …
22 Dec 11
The preparations are underway for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in the City of St. Peter, and registration for everyone wanting to jump into a frozen lake is now open. Polar Bear Plunges take place …
22 Dec 11
A Belle plaine man faces felony theft charges for allegedly stealing nearly $2,500 worth of tools and cash from his place of employment. 31-year-old Shawn Christopher Craft is accused of taking almost $2,000 in tools …
22 Dec 11
The makeup of the Henderson Police Department for next year was decided on Tuesday when the Henderson City Council officially accepted the recommendations of the city’s personnel committee. The city council unanimously approved of the …
22 Dec 11
Investigators have determined that a house fire in the City of Gibbon on Friday was caused by faulty wiring. The smoldering fire in the home of Sam and Daisy Homan on 1st Avenue in Gibbon …
22 Dec 11
The Renville County Board on Tuesday toured the area proposed as a possible all-terrain-vehicle park prior to voting on the controversial project next week. The proposed ATV park has reportedly divided local Renville County residents …
22 Dec 11
Officials at 25 schools in southwestern Minnesota are preparing applications for another Flexible Learning Year. The three-year application is a collaborative effort to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness. Cooperative Spokesperson Gary Fisher says that …
22 Dec 11
A special Primary Election was held for Martin County’s District 1 county board seat on Tuesday, and 2 candidates will now move on to a Special Election for the seat on February 14th. The top …
21 Dec 11
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 …
