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Renville County, MN – Recent results from alcohol compliance checks conducted in Renville County show that 86 percent of alcohol retailers refused a sale to someone under the age of 21. Out of 21 checks …
14 Aug 17
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the leader of a group distributing heroin in southern Minnesota that resulted in two fatal overdoses has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s office says …
14 Aug 17
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota officials have drafted a plan that would change how the state evaluates school performance. Minnesota Public Radio reports the plan calls for evaluating schools on state test scores, how …
14 Aug 17
The Department of Natural Resources has closed the Thompson Ferry Public Water Access on the Minnesota River in Jordan. Recent river bank slumping caused extensive damage to the boat ramp, creating unsafe conditions. Boaters needing …
11 Aug 17
A foggy morning today (Friday), but the National Weather Service predicts a nice weekend on the way. Today (Friday): Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly …
11 Aug 17
(Learfield News Service/St. Paul, MN) The State Capitol Grand re-Opening celebration kicks off today (Friday). After nearly four years of construction, the restored Capitol building–with a $310 million price tag–is ready for its close-up. Activities …
11 Aug 17
MELROSE, Minn. (AP) — A cattle barn fire has killed about two dozen calves in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and Elrosa firefighters were called to a barn fire at the …
11 Aug 17
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge has ordered that the mother of Philando Castile, a motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer last summer, receive what remains of a $3 million settlement after attorneys are …
11 Aug 17
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