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Minnesota budget officials say the 20-day government shutdown in July cost the state nearly $60-million, but saved it around $65-million in salaries that were not paid to state employees. The report issued Tuesday says Minnesota …
23 Nov 11
Good Samaritans rescued a Minnesota woman and her 4-year-old daughter from a car wreck on Tuesday. 26-year-old Gretchen Wolbeck of Rice was driving with her daughter in Benton County on Tuesday when their car went …
23 Nov 11
Plans are set for two state Senate hearings on the proposal for the state to help fund construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The first public hearing will be held the next Tuesday, November …
23 Nov 11
The Renville County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred along the Renville-Meeker County line Monday evening. The 2-vehicle crash happened at just before 7:30pm approximately 1 mile …
22 Nov 11
Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota, and the Midwest, are planning a stepped up enforcement of seat belt and other traffic safety laws around the Thanksgiving holiday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says state police …
22 Nov 11
Services for Seniors in Brown and Sibley Counties will cease all services on December 31st. The unanimous decision was made by the organization’s board of directors during a special meeting. The complete shut down of …
22 Nov 11
A 25-year-old man was seriously injured in a fall at a farm site in Renville County Monday morning. The incident was reported at just before 9:30am from a farm about 4 miles south of Olivia …
22 Nov 11
Former Minnesota House Minority Leader Tom Pugh is headed for the judicial branch. Governor Dayton has named the former Democratic lawmaker a judge for a district covering Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, LeSueur, McLeod, Scott and Sibley …
22 Nov 11
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 …
