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A burst of strong winds has damaged dozens of vehicles at a south-central Minnesota car dealership yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Winds and heavy rain ripped through Kohls-Weelborg Chevrolet in New Ulm at about 4:30pm. General manager …
24 May 12
A departure ceremony is scheduled this evening (Wednesday) for more than 120 soldiers of the 257th Military Police Company in Monticello, Minn. “The 257th Military Police Company will partner with the Afghan National Army to support operations …
23 May 12
The search is on for Junior Royalty candidates for the 2012 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival. A girl and boy will be chosen as successors to the 2011 reigning royalty, Junior Queen Grace Schaalma and Junior …
23 May 12
Lee Byberg, Republican-endorsed candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th district, has officially filed for office at the Secretary of State’s office. Byberg is taking a second run at the seat held by incumbent Congressman Collin …
23 May 12
There will be a new Hutchinson City Councilor after this fall’s election. The mayor’s spot is up for election, as are two of the councilseats. A couple of weeks ago, Mayor Steve Cook announced he …
23 May 12
Warm weather throughout the week allowed producers to make significant planting progress, according to the USDA, NASS, Minnesota Field Office. As of May 20, soybean planting advanced to 81 percent complete, compared to 30 percent …
22 May 12
The Red Cross Bloodmobile is in the area again this week. Today (Tuesday), donors can give blood in Norwood-Young America at the Wilkomenn Pavilion from noon until 6pm and in Henderson at the Minnesota New …
22 May 12
Warm winter temperatures mixed with below average snowfall led to an unusual, yet opportunistic 2011-2012 snow and ice season for the state of Minnesota and its Department of Transportation. This year, MnDOT was able to …
22 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, …
