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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
Two people were injured in a car crash at the junction of Highways 19 and 71 in the City of Morton Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred at just before 3pm. A 2006 Buick driven by …
29 Feb 12
A Madison Lake couple face a total of 28 felony tax evasion crimes after allegedly failing to pay taxes on their restaurant in Elysian for several years. 52-year-old Lyle Paul Arndt and 50-year-old Dawn Marie …
29 Feb 12
Maple River Principal Dan Anderson has been offered the position of superintendent for the school district. Current Maple River Superintendent Willis Schoeb is retiring June 30th, and Anderson is expected to take over the job …
29 Feb 12
A Union Pacific train derailed Monday night just outside the City of Brewster. Authorities say that the derailment involved a total of 23 rail cars, and occurred at around 8:30pm near Highway 60. No one …
29 Feb 12
Longtime New Ulm Boy Scout leader Scott Waldner was honored during a special luncheon on Monday. Waldner says that while he was never a scout as a kid, he is glad he got involved in …
28 Feb 12
The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill that would let schools lay off teachers based on performance. The bill passed on a 36-26 vote. Local Area State Senator Gary Dahms of Redwood Falls says it …
28 Feb 12
The 33rd annual New Ulm Farm City Hub Club Farm Show takes place today (FRI) and Saturday at the New Ulm Civic Center. Hub Club Spokesperson Michele Schroeder says that the Farm Show has a …
