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The Minnesota House has passed a $7-billion Health and Human Services funding bill after debate from early Monday afternoon long into the night. Local State Representative Democrat Clark Johnson says that there are several good …
23 Apr 13
The preliminary damage assessments begin today (TUE) for public assistance from recent ice and snowstorms in southwestern Minnesota. The Department of Public Safety’s Julie Anderson says that state, local, and federal teams will be in …
23 Apr 13
An open house meeting today (TUE) in Sleepy Eye will discuss the possibility of constructing a county-wide recreational trail in Brown County. Organizers are trying to get representatives from all county outdoors groups and affected …
23 Apr 13
The Como Park Zoo reached a milestone in its 10-year expansion plan with the opening of a new $2.8-million wing at its Conservatory this weekend, and more change is coming. Up next for the 100-year-old …
23 Apr 13
Springtime is not quite ready to arrive in full force in Southern Minnesota just yet, with a Winter Storm Warning going into effect for the local area at 11 o’clock this (MON) morning. Meteorologist Steve …
22 Apr 13
An 18-year-old from Watson is dead following a car crash north of Montevideo Sunday afternoon. It happened at just before 4pm on Highway 29. A Ford Ranger driven by 18-year-old Charles O’Malley of Montevideo broadsided …
22 Apr 13
Four people were injured in a crash on Highway 22 in Blue Earth County late Sunday morning. The accident occurred at just before Noon at the intersection with Maple Hill Road. 47-year-old Lisa Hauswedell of …
22 Apr 13
A 22-year-old was injured in an ATV accident in Blue Earth County on Sunday. Authorities say the incident happened at shortly after 3pm near the Morgan Creek Vineyards. Marcel Hoffman was apparently driving his four-wheeler …
22 Apr 13
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 …
