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An man accused of stealing from banks across the state, including in St. Peter and Gaylord, has reportedly backed out of a plea deal with federal prosecutors. 49-year-old Mark Edward Wetsch, dubbed the “Man in …
29 May 12
One person was killed Monday and at least four others were injured in an explosion that caused a large fire at a paper mill in Sartell. The explosion occurred shortly before noon at the Verso …
29 May 12
US Senator Amy Klobuchar will be visiting several local communities today (Monday). The senator will meet with local veterans as well as community leaders, and participate in Memorial Day observances. Klobuchar will be at the …
28 May 12
District 18-A Republican State Representative Ron Shimanski of Silver Lake has announced he’s running and has filed for a commissioner’s spot on the McLeod County Board. Shimanski says he’s running for the District 1 position currently held by the …
25 May 12
A Silver Lake man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Glencoe earlier this year has been indicted on a 1st-degree murder charge for the crime. 44-year-old David Muniz Bustos now faces the possibility of life …
25 May 12
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 906 and American Legion Post 96 and their Auxiliaries will observe Memorial Day in Hutchinson with a parade and ceremony on Monday, May 30th. Officials say the parade …
25 May 12
Democratic U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson is hosting a meeting this afternoon (Friday) in Olivia to provide an update on the Farm Bill reauthorization process. The meeting is being held at Max’s Grill at 2425 West …
25 May 12
Governor Dayton joined Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Representative Dean Urdahl and other Members of the Governor’s Civil War Commemoration Task Force Thursday to recognize their efforts to honor the service of Minnesota Civil War …
25 May 12
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Minnesota Wild today announced the stops for the 2013 Wells Fargo Minnesota Wild Road Tour, which will visit 18 cities in three states from June 24-26, …
