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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety says that nearly 11,000 unbelted motorists were ticketed during the 2-week Memorial Day seat belt enforcement campaign. The May 19th through June 1st statewide Click …
12 Jun 14
A Sibley County judge on Wednesday dismissed a violation of probation charge against a Gibbon area farmer who had pleaded guilty to selling raw milk. Michael Hartmann had violated his probation by transporting unpasteurized milk …
12 Jun 14
A Mankato man was taken into custody on Tuesday after allegedly exposing himself in the laundry room of an apartment building. The incident happened at around 11:15 Tuesday morning at an apartment complex on West …
12 Jun 14
The City of Arlington got a new chief of police this week, with Cory Danner officially taking over the position on Monday. He and his family are from Estherville, Iowa. Arlington Administrator Liza Donabauer says …
12 Jun 14
Minnesota corn is still three months away from harvest, but the Minnesota Corn Growers Association is encouraging farmers to plan ahead for their propane needs. A propane shortage last winter hit Minnesota farmers and rural …
12 Jun 14
The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee presented the 6th annual “Tourism Person of the Year” award to former New Ulm Mayor Joel Albrecht Wednesday afternoon. Albrecht was honored to receive the recognition …
12 Jun 14
The St. Peter City Council has approved a new initiative called “Project Solace.” The proposal involves constructing a $5.5-million treatment facility for single mothers in the drug court program as an alternative to prison time. …
12 Jun 14
Two youth choir groups will be part of a special concert in New Ulm’s German Park next week. The North Star Boy’s Choir and a boy’s choir from Stuttgart, Germany will be performing the evening …
12 Jun 14
Scot has been recognized for his 40 years of service as a volunteer for the Winthrop Ambulance. He is a charter member of the Winthrop Lions and was honored for his recruitment effort to grow …
