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Former Minnesota House Minority Leader Tom Pugh is headed for the judicial branch. Governor Dayton has named the former Democratic lawmaker a judge for a district covering Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, LeSueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley …
22 Nov 11
A 44-year-old Mankato man faces multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct over accusations that he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in Nicollet County. Larry Arthur Albert Tietz allegedly touched the girl sexually while the 2 …
22 Nov 11
A train collided with a semi-truck just outside of the City of Lake Crystal Monday morning. The accident occurred at just before 9am when the semi hauling dry distillers grains was hit by a Union …
22 Nov 11
The annual Community Friends Thanksgiving Meal is taking place in New Ulm again this year. Co-Organizer Jim Thomas says they’ve been preparing the holiday meal with all the trimmings for the public for 25 years …
22 Nov 11
Military Appreciation Day during the Minnesota Vikings game at the Metrodome on Sunday drew the loudest cheers when a local-area soldier, home early from Kuwait, had a chance to surprise his wife and daughter. Minnesota …
22 Nov 11
Highway 19 west of Henderson was re-opened to traffic late Friday night. The roadway had been closed since the previous Tuesday for crews to make repairs in an area damaged by spring flooding. The Minnesota …
21 Nov 11
The Waseca Arts Center has found a new home. The Waseca Arts Council has taken possession of a two-story 9,000-square-foot building in downtown Waseca that is more than 4 times the size of the center’s …
21 Nov 11
Two Minnesota grown turkeys get an official send-off at Willmar High School today (MON) before going to Washington to be pardoned by President Barack Obama on Wednesday. They come from a flock of 30 potential …
21 Nov 11
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
