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Governor Dayton has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunday in remembrance of Nelson Mandela. Dayton’s proclamation accompanies a similar order from President Obama. The former South African president and champion …
07 Dec 13
Minnesota health insurers say they still aren’t getting complete information about enrollees in Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, and the delays could prevent people from having coverage through MNsure starting January 1st. The Minnesota Council of …
07 Dec 13
The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division has a new commander. Brigadier General Neal Loidolt is the new commanding general of the Red Bulls. There are currently more than 10,000 soldiers in the division. Loidolt …
07 Dec 13
There are numerous holiday-themed events taking place around the local area this weekend, especially today (SAT). There’s the Arlington Arli-Dazzle Parade, Christmas in Lake Crystal, the St. James Winter Carnival, the St. Peter Fish House …
07 Dec 13
The Minnesota State Patrol was busy on Wednesday, with hundreds of crashes across the state. State troopers handled at least 368 crashes in Minnesota on Wednesday, including one fatal crash and 44 that involved injuries. …
05 Dec 13
Authorities say that two children are unaccounted for after a farmhouse caught fire in the town of Lucan Wednesday afternoon. Two adults and several children were reportedly able to escape the two-story home without any …
05 Dec 13
A Mankato man who has spent time in prison for fleeing from police was arrested early Wednesday morning after again attempting to flee from police. An officer on patrol in Mankato had spotted 36-year-old Jeramie …
05 Dec 13
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting in the investigation of a Mankato Police officer accused of Driving While Intoxicated. Officer Daniel Padilla was off-duty when he was pulled over on suspicion of impaired …
05 Dec 13
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 …
