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A bicyclist was killed just before 1 .m. Wednesday morning after being struck by a car in Mankato. When emergency crews arrived, 46-year-old David Winters was not breathing. Efforts to revive him were not successful …
25 Jun 15
A Gibbon woman was inured Wednesday morning when she lost control of her vehicle and it rolled. According to the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Marcie Schultz of Gibbon was traveling south on Nicollet County …
25 Jun 15
A Utah State professor and researcher will discuss a study he’s led on the Le Sueur River during an upcoming meeting in Pemberton. Professor Patrick Belmont has found the watersheds are impaired by excess sediment …
25 Jun 15
Brown County Habitat for Humanity is seeking applicants in New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Springfield and Comfrey it it’s a Brush with Kindness program. A Brush with Kindness provides painting, landscaping , weatherization and minor exterior …
25 Jun 15
Five Mankato firefighters were honored by the city council Monday for their heroic efforts at locating victims in burning buildings and carrying them to safety. Bill Reiniger, Brandt Brelje, Ryan Fitzgerald, Jason Zuehlke and Kyle …
24 Jun 15
American Lung Association representative Ann Christensen, Dr. Ann Vogel and Brown County Public Health Director Karen Moritz presented information about e-cigarettes for county commissioners Tuesday. State and national data show an increase in the use …
24 Jun 15
A Watonwan county hospital has been recognized nationally. Mayo Clinic Health Systems in St. James is ranked in the top 100 critical access hospitals in the country. The rating includes the nation’s 1300 critical access …
24 Jun 15
The Minnesota State Fair is out with their list of new foods. Spokeswoman Brienna Schutte says they’ve added 40 new foods and 11 new frozen treats to the 2015 menu at the Great Minnesota Get …
24 Jun 15
Michael McLaughlin of Mankato As a Blue Earth County Veterans’ Services Officer Mike was recently awarded the 2017 Veterans’ Voices on the Rise Award by the Minnesota Humanities Center. It recognizes Veterans from across the …
