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The trial of a Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting 2 young girls continues today (THU). 36-year-old Cesar Alejandro Olvera, formerly of Sleepy Eye, allegedly molested the 2 girls when they stayed overnight at his …
03 Nov 11
The Sleepy Eye Public School building was locked down Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was discovered. A note about a bomb was found in a school lavatory at just before 10am Wednesday, and the …
03 Nov 11
An Elk River man who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend in her Kasota apartment last year was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. 24-year-old Tyler Andrew Wicklund pleaded guilty to 1st-degree murder with intent …
03 Nov 11
Motorists can expect to encounter minor delays beginning this week as crews begin resurfacing highways in Renville and McLeod Counties. Affected highways include Highway 22 from Hutchinson to Biscay, Highway 4 from the junction of …
03 Nov 11
The Better Business Bureau is cautioning businesses and consumers about a new scam involving an alleged Better Business Bureau sweepstakes. Victims receive a phone call purporting to be from a Better Business Bureau employee claiming …
03 Nov 11
A North Mankato teenager was injured Wednesday morning when the vehicle she was a passenger in spun out of control on Highway 169 and hit a barrier before bursting into flames. The crash happened at …
03 Nov 11
A Cottonwood man facing multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct will stand trial for the charges. 68-year-old Gerald Phillip Gould made an appearance in Lyon County Court on Tuesday, and the judge found that there …
03 Nov 11
A 19-year-old from Sleepy Eye faces a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a police officer over the weekend. Sleepy Eye Police had responded to an out-of-control party behind the Sleepy Eye Laundromat Saturday night, and …
02 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 …
