Local area authorities have issued a warning about a new scam circulating lately. Residents report receiving a postcard in the mail that claims they are eligible for a $100 rebate from stores such as Wal-Mart and Target. When the potential …
22 Feb 12
State officials say they’re phasing out the use of metal handcuffs and seclusion at a secure hospital for the mentally ill in the wake of maximum fines for client maltreatment. The Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter was fined $2,200 …
22 Feb 12
A Minnesota court panel on Tuesday released it’s plans for new congressional and legislative districts for the State of Minnesota for the next decade. The court took over the redistricting process after Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature …
22 Feb 12
The Minnesota State Patrol kept very busy throughout much of the state as snow and slush accumulated on the highways Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Even though not that much snow fell in many areas of Minnesota, the State Patrol’s …
22 Feb 12
A 32-year-old Fairmont man facing criminal sexual conduct charges in Nicollet County for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl is now facing similar charges in Blue Earth County. Matthew James Martinson was taken into custody in January …
22 Feb 12
The deadlines for removing fish houses and other portable shelters from Minnesota lakes are rapidly approaching. Shelters located south of Minnesota Highway 200 and US Highway 2 must be removed no later than midnight on Monday, March 5th. Shelters north …
