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An Ellendale man suffered serious injuries after losing control of his motorcycle in Le Sueur County Monday afternoon. The accident happened at just after 4pm on Highway 60. 28-year-old Matthew Christensen lost control of his …
29 May 12
The Minnesota History Center will open a new exhibit next month examining the US Dakota War of 1862. Hundreds of whites and Dakota died in the six weeks of violence rooted in conflict over federal …
29 May 12
An alleged bank robber accused of stealing from banks across the state, including in St. Peter and Gaylord, has reportedly backed out of a plea deal with federal prosecutors. 49-year-old Mark Edward Wetsch, dubbed the …
29 May 12
A helicopter pilot is reportedly in stable condition after the crop duster he was flying crashed in southern Minnesota Friday evening. The helicopter was spraying ditches near the City of Delavan when it hit some …
29 May 12
President Obama has signed legislation that helps more than 2,000 Minnesota soldiers recoup paid time-off benefits promised before they were shipped overseas last year. It also provides the benefits to more than 49,000 National Guard …
29 May 12
Some severe thunderstorms rolled across much of Minnesota Sunday evening, dumping a few more inches of rain in locations already saturated from the storms of the previous week. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts …
29 May 12
(All Ceremonies Take Place On Monday) * NEW ULM: The Parade starts at 9am at St. Mary’s Church and travels north on GERMAN STREET to 5th North. The observance at the Soldier’s Rest Section of …
26 May 12
A Mankato teen was seriously injured early this (SAT) morning after losing control of his vehicle on Highway 66 near St. Clair. It happened at about 1:20am at the intersection with Indian Lake Road. 19-year-old …
26 May 12
The warm, dry weather of the past week gave farmers their best opportunity yet for fieldwork this season. Around 5 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Minnesota. That let corn planting advance by …
