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Another Republican has announced his intentions to challenge Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar this Fall. State Representative Kurt Bills is a freshman state lawmaker from Rosemont with what have been called “libertarian leanings.” The high school …
09 Mar 12
The Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial School Board has announced it’s choice for the district’s next superintendent. A total of 25 applications were initially received to replace current Lake Crystal Superintendent Les Norman, who is retiring …
09 Mar 12
Prominent Glencoe area businessman Mark Jungclaus remains in critical condition following a recent snowmobile accident on Gull Lake. The accident happened the evening of Sunday, March 4th when Jungclaus hit an ice heave on the …
09 Mar 12
Neighbors and property owners bordering a proposed ATV park in Renville County want the county to kill the project. The proposed $1.3 million park near the Minnesota River in Sacred Heart Township has the support …
08 Mar 12
A Morton woman has died from her injuries after being hit by a van on the Lower Sioux Reservation Monday night. 54-year-old Mary L. Smith was a pedestrian on Redwood County Road 24 when she …
08 Mar 12
As farmers across the county mark National Agriculture Day today (THU), the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council is sharing new data on the importance of agriculture to Minnesota. The report puts total direct added economic value from …
08 Mar 12
Weather conditions varied across the state this (WED) morning following a day of mixed precipitation across Minnesota. The National Weather Service says that the ongoing snowfall was the cause for the continuation of its winter …
29 Feb 12
Residents of the Le Sueur County City of Cleveland are being asked to stay away from a creek that runs through the community. Cherry Creek has reportedly become contaminated with E. Coli bacteria due to …
29 Feb 12
A statewide “Click it or Ticket” campaign gets underway today (MON) with extra law enforcement patrols hitting Minnesota’s roadways. The seatbelt enforcement campaign runs through June 2nd. Nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be …
