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The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is making stops in 4 local-area communities this week. The need for blood is constant, and all blood types are needed, especially O-Negative, B-Negative, and A-Negative. The Bloodmobile will be …
29 Apr 13
A verdict has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit against the New Ulm Medical Center. An Iowa woman had sued the hospital and Allina Health System over the death of her husband in 2006. …
27 Apr 13
A Gaylord man has been sentenced to over 7 years in prison for selling methamphetamine. 51-year-old Jose Luis Acevedo was convicted on a felony 1st-degree drug sales count earlier this week after selling around 30-grams …
27 Apr 13
Governor Dayton is asking for a federal disaster declaration for Minnesota after the ice storm earlier this month that paralyzed the southwest part of the state. Dayton sent a letter to President Barack Obama Friday, …
27 Apr 13
The City of Arlington will soon have a new city administrator. The search for a new administrator for Arlington has been underway for several months following the resignation of Matt Jaunich in early February. He …
27 Apr 13
The Norwood Young America City Administrator has announced his retirement. 64-year-old Tom Simmons is stepping down later this year after 13 years on the job in the community. His resignation was approved by the Norwood …
27 Apr 13
The sale of the Heron Lake Ethanol Plant has been called off. The sale of the 6-year-old facility to Guardian Energy was announced a few months ago, but after negotiations reportedly stalled the purchase agreement …
27 Apr 13
A lawsuit was filed against Nicollet County this week. The Taylor Corporation is suing the county over claims that the company’s property taxes for a facility in North Mankato are greater than the actual value …
27 Apr 13
A statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign gets underway today (MON) with extra law enforcement patrols hitting Minnesota’s roadways. The seatbelt enforcement campaign runs through June 2nd. Nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be …
