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A 20-year-old man from Gibbon faces multiple criminal charges following a 2-vehicle crash just east of Fairfax early Sunday morning. The crash happened at approximately 3:42am on Sunday on Highway 19 about two miles east …
21 Feb 12
A home in North Mankato was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday night. Fire crews responded to the rental property on Webster Avenue in North Mankato at around 11:30pm Sunday, and were on the …
21 Feb 12
Two women convicted of abusing residents at an Albert Lea nursing home have been released after serving 42 days of their 180-day jail sentences. Brianna Broitzman and Ashton Larson were each sentenced to three separate …
21 Feb 12
Authorities have identified the victim and the suspect involved in a home invasion and homicide in the City of Blue Earth early Monday. Police responded to the disturbance call at the home on 4th Street …
21 Feb 12
Norwood Young America’s Central School District Teacher Of The Year is Ag Instructor Jim Mesik. The Central Education Association says that Mesik involves himself in all aspects of life at Central High School: in the …
20 Feb 12
The search continues for a new superintendent for the Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School District. Current Lake Crystal Superintendent Les Norman is retiring on June 30th after 12 years with the district. School Board Member …
20 Feb 12
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile makes a few stops around the area this week, including in New Ulm. A blood drive is being held today (MON) at the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Eagle Lake from …
20 Feb 12
A winter weather system is about to move into the State of Minnesota. Up to half a foot of snow could fall in northwestern Minnesota starting later today (MON), and three to five inches is …
20 Feb 12
High school graduations continue around the area this weekend, with a total of 8 local schools holding their commencement ceremonies. School districts with their graduations today (FRI) include: Butterfield, New Ulm, Nicollet and Wabasso. Schools …
