New Fairfax Royalty Crowned

A new Miss Fairfax was crowned this past weekend as part of the community’s annual “Lawn Mower Days” festivities. Miss Fairfax 2013 is Jordan Valdez. Crowned Fairfax Princess and Miss Congeniality during the Lawn Mowers …

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Morning News June 27

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Balaton Man Killed In Crash

A Balaton man is dead after a head-on crash on Highway 62 west of Windom. It happened at just after 6pm Tuesday. 39-year-old Jason Steffes of Balaton was driving a Ford Taurus westbound when an …

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St. Peter Murder-Suicide Info

Authorities have now identified the 2 bodies found in St. Peter Monday evening, and have officially ruled it a murder-suicide. A 911 call was received at around 5:30 Monday evening for a medical emergency involving …

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Missing Kayaker Search Continues

The search for a missing kayaker on the Minnesota River near Courtland continued on Tuesday, but there’s still no sign of 51-year-old Stephen Fritze of Watertown, South Dakota. Fritze has been missing since his kayak …

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Flooding Around The Local Area

Flood warnings and watches remain in effect around the local area following the recent heavy rains. A Flood Warning is in effect for the Redwood River at Redwood Falls until Thursday afternoon. Minor flooding is …

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Brown County Getting New Tax

The Brown County Board approved a new tax for county residents on Tuesday. The Board unanimously agreed to impose a new wheelage tax of $10 per-vehicle beginning next year. The tax will apply to the …

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Olivia Sex Offender Meeting

A Level 3 Predatory Offender moved into the City of Olivia on Monday, and the Renville County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Community Notification meeting this week to inform area residents. 54-year-old Jeffrey Joseph …

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