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An Elk River man who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend in her Kasota apartment last year was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. 24-year-old Tyler Andrew Wicklund pleaded guilty to 1st-degree murder with intent …
03 Nov 11
Motorists can expect to encounter minor delays beginning this week as crews begin resurfacing highways in Renville and McLeod Counties. Affected highways include Highway 22 from Hutchinson to Biscay, Highway 4 from the junction of …
03 Nov 11
The Better Business Bureau is cautioning businesses and consumers about a new scam involving an alleged Better Business Bureau sweepstakes. Victims receive a phone call purporting to be from a Better Business Bureau employee claiming …
03 Nov 11
A North Mankato teenager was injured Wednesday morning when the vehicle she was a passenger in spun out of control on Highway 169 and hit a barrier before bursting into flames. The crash happened at …
03 Nov 11
A Cottonwood man facing multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct will stand trial for the charges. 68-year-old Gerald Phillip Gould made an appearance in Lyon County Court on Tuesday, and the judge found that there …
03 Nov 11
A 19-year-old from Sleepy Eye faces a felony charge after allegedly assaulting a police officer over the weekend. Sleepy Eye Police had responded to an out-of-control party behind the Sleepy Eye Laundromat Saturday night, and …
02 Nov 11
Lake Crystal Police Chief Tony Cornish on Tuesday announced his intent to resign from the position next year. The 4-term Republican State Representative from Good Thunder has served in a variety of law enforcement jobs …
02 Nov 11
A computer hard drive belonging to the city of Waseca and containing personal information on city employees as well as people who do business with the city was stolen recently, but was recovered this week …
02 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 …
