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The GFW School District got a new superintendent this week. GFW High School Principal Jeff Bertrang was officially named GFW Superintendent during the school board meeting in Fairfax this week. He replaces Superintendent Tony Boyer, …
25 Jan 12
The investigation into a fatal fire in rural Carver County on Monday continues, and authorities have now released the name of the woman found dead in the home in Dahlgren Township. 85-year old Anna Wegman …
25 Jan 12
Worthington High School’s Trojan statue is missing. The Worthington Police Department says the statue disappeared over the weekend. It was reported missing at 9am Saturday and was likely taken in the early morning hours. The …
25 Jan 12
The 2012 Minnesota Legislature is in session at the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Speaker Kurt Zellers gaveled the House to order at noon Tuesday, and about a minute later Majority Leader Dave Senjem called …
25 Jan 12
A 19-year-old Sleepy Eye man was convicted of 4th-degree assault of a peace officer in Brown County Court on Monday. Sleepy Eye Police had responded to an out-of-control party behind the Sleepy Eye Laundromat in …
25 Jan 12
Residents of both the New Ulm and Sleepy Eye School Districts have another chance to voice their opinions on moving to a 4-day school week during public meetings today (WED). Both districts will hold the …
25 Jan 12
There’s been another delay in the murder trial of an 81-year-old rural Paynesville man. Delbert Huber and his 45-year-old son, Timothy, face 1st-degree premeditated murder and other charges for the October 8th shooting death of …
25 Jan 12
A series of lectures commemorating the US-Dakota War of 1862 conclude this week at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The series continues today (TUE) with a lecture by Researcher and Author Corinne Monleau-Marz. She …
24 Jan 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 …
