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The US Marine Corps distributed toys to kids in need from Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties on Saturday. Local Marines join with other volunteers for the annual Toys For Tots program. Gifts donated by businesses …
19 Dec 11
A campaign advisor for State Senator Mike Parry of Waseca’s bid for Congress has abruptly resigned. Former Senate GOP Caucus Communications Director Michael Brodkorb on Saturday left his post as a volunteer adviser to Parry …
19 Dec 11
The mild weather over the weekend means that ice conditions across the state remain unsafe in many locations. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says you should check the ice conditions with a local bait …
19 Dec 11
Two people were injured in a rollover accident on Highway 14 in Redwood County early Sunday morning. 31-year-old Logan Harris of Hanska was driving a 1997 Dodge Intrepid eastbound on 14 when he lost control …
19 Dec 11
A Butterfield man was hospitalized Sunday morning after falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing his pickup truck near Sanborn. The accident occurred at approximately 8:13am on Highway 71 by Sanborn. 22-year-old Jose Hernandez reportedly …
19 Dec 11
Authorities continue to investigate the death of a 19-year-old man in a goose hunting accident north of Danube Saturday morning, and the victim has now been identified as Nicholas J. Verdoes of Redwood Falls. The …
19 Dec 11
The New Ulm Farm-City Hub Club has announced the latest recipient of it’s “Service To Agriculture” award. The annual award recognizes those who promote agriculture while also volunteering in the community. The 2012 Service to …
16 Dec 11
The 2nd annual “Freezin’ For Food” is taking place in New Ulm today (WED) and Thursday to benfit the New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf. Food and monetary donations for the food shelf will be …
14 Dec 11
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
