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Two homes in Henderson were evacuated Tuesday night over concerns of possible gas leaks. The Henderson Fire Department was called out to the 2 homes at roughly the same time after the residents reported the …
08 May 14
Minnesota may be in for the first round of this Spring’s severe weather today (THU). National Weather Service Meteorologist Rick Hiltbrand says that some possibly severe thunderstorms are heading our way after a wet morning …
08 May 14
New parents would be entitled to longer unpaid leaves. Nursing mothers would find more private space at work. And large state contractors would have to certify they pay men and women similar salaries for similar …
08 May 14
It’s the weekend that Minnesota anglers have been waiting for…the opening of the 2014 fishing season. The action begins Saturday, and DNR Fisheries Chief Don Periera says that besides being a popular recreational activity, fishing …
08 May 14
The New Ulm Sertoma Club has announced the recipient of the 2014 Service To Mankind Award. Chris Rosenhammer volunteers her leadership skills to numerous New Ulm organizations. She serves as the lead volunteer coordinator for …
08 May 14
The Springfield School District has named it’s Teacher Of The Year for 2014. Mandy Brown was chosen for the honor by her fellow faculty members at Springfield Public Schools. She is a English Teacher who …
08 May 14
A rural Hector man was seriously injured in an ATV accident Tuesday evening. 51-year-old Paul E. Johnson had been driving the vehicle near Renville County Road 16 about 5 miles southwest of Hector when he …
07 May 14
A 20-year-old Tracy man was injured in a crash on Highway 59 in Lyon County on Tuesday. It happened at right around Noon in a construction zone near Tracy. Brady Townsend was slowing down to …
07 May 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 …
