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The first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System took place Wednesday afternoon, but there were reportedly some issues in some areas. Minnesota apparently didn’t have as many problems as other parts of the country …
10 Nov 11
A Waseca man was seriously injured in a rollover accident in Rice County Wednesday night. It happened shortly after 7pm on Highway 60. 40-year-old Paul Hamerski lost control of his westbound 2007 Buick and the …
10 Nov 11
One of the first winter storms of the season may have missed the local area this week, but Minnesota Department of Transportation snowplow crews in southern Minnesota are ready to go. The fleet has been …
10 Nov 11
The latest production and yield estimates for Minnesota’s major crops are showing declines from last year’s record harvests. The USDA on Wednesday projected Minnesota corn production at 1.22 billion bushels, down 5% from last year. …
10 Nov 11
Public Encouraged to Take Survey after Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test The Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is conducting a very short anonymous survey to determine how Minnesotans …
09 Nov 11
A New Ulm man was seriously injured in a grain bin accident in the City of Cleveland on Monday. 67-year-old Eldon John Jones was reportedly helping remove corn from the bin when he became entangled …
09 Nov 11
A 22-year-old woman was injured on Highway 169 in Nicollet County Tuesday morning when her car hit a deer. It happened at just before 10:30am about 2 miles south of Le Sueur. The deer shattered …
09 Nov 11
MN/DOT officials say crews worked hard to resurface roads, replace bridges, improve drainage systems and complete other vital projects aimed at improving the quality of life for all Minnesotans.
09 Nov 11
The City of Hanska celebrates Norwegian independence this weekend with their annual Syttende Mai celebration. The weekend kicks off with an all-new variety show Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3:30 and 7 at the …
