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A storm packing high winds and heavy rain has ripped roofs off homes in Elysian Monday evening. Le Sueur County Emergency Management Director Ann Traxler tells the Associated Press that the storm swept across Lake …
20 Mar 12
The 2012 Kimball Area Business and Community Expo, sponsored by the Kimball Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held this weekend. The Expo runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Kimball Area …
20 Mar 12
The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Committee is seeking nominations for Mr. Hutchinson and Woman of the Year. Nominees should be local residents who have made significant contributions to Hutchinson. Nomination forms are available at the …
20 Mar 12
A former Jessenland Township resident accused of murdering her infant child more than a decade ago made an appearance in Sibley County Court Thursday. 29-year-old Amy Ann Romero was arrested at her home in Milan, …
19 Mar 12
The Hector Police Department was involved in a multi-jurisdictional pursuit of a suspect who was armed with a knife, sought in connection of a domestic assault incident in Carver County Saturday. Authorities say a McLeod …
19 Mar 12
Winning button designs have been selected for the 70th Annual Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival. First place, a $75 prize, will be awarded to Jason Paulson for his creative and inspiring design (pictured). A $50 second …
16 Mar 12
A winning Hot Lotto ticket in Minnesota worth nearly $3-million has been sold in Nicollet County. Officials with the Minnesota Lottery say the ticket for Wednesday’s drawing matched the winning numbers. The winning numbers are; …
16 Mar 12
A Winthrop company has issued a recall on a toy imported from China. Guidecraft Incorporated is recalling its Four-in-One Dramatic Play Theater. The toy can tip over, causing injury to the children using it. So …
15 Mar 12
Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Brainerd Lakes Area on May 8-11, 2014. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host …
