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The annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight (FRI), with the best viewing for this year’s celestial show taking place several hours before dawn on Saturday. The shower should produce perhaps a dozen or …
16 Nov 12
A 53-year-old New Ulm woman was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 14 just east of Sleepy Eye this (THU) morning. The crash occurred at just after 6am near the Christensen Farms facility. The …
15 Nov 12
One of the two women accused of going on a shoplifting spree at Wal-Mart stores in 5 states, including Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to theft in Blue Earth County Court. 26-year-old Samantha Velez-Diaz, along with …
15 Nov 12
A Minnesota Lake man was arrested this week after allegedly assaulting another man in the food court of Mankato’s River Hills Mall. Authorities were called out to the mall at just before 3pm on Monday …
15 Nov 12
The City of Henderson has opted out of the Renville-Sibley Fiber Project. The multi-million dollar project would bring fiber optic internet, phone, and television service to residents of the 2 counties, but the Henderson City …
15 Nov 12
Communities throughout Sibley County are promoting cancer awareness this week, and today (THU) is the City of Gaylord’s turn to “Paint The Town Purple.” The event is put on by Sibley County Relay For Life, …
15 Nov 12
A tie vote in the Morton City Council election last week was settled with a coin flip this week. A recount took place at the Renville County Courthouse in Olivia, and resulted in no change …
15 Nov 12
Today (THU) is the 4th annual “Give To The Max” day in Minnesota. Hundreds of non-profit organizations and school districts from across the local area are participating. Every donation made through the website www.givemn.org is …
15 Nov 12
The Sleepy Eye Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2014 Business of the Year. The Mark Thomas Company has been doing business in Sleepy Eye since 1991. The family-owned company carries a full line …
