Estella Schmidt

Estella M. Schmidt, age 87, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at The Harbor in Norwood Young America.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 11:00 AM at St. …

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Zumhofe Escape Charge

63-year-old Eugene Zumhofe of Cyrus made his first appearance in Kandiyohi County District Court in Willmar Friday on a felony charge of Escape From Custody-Held Pursuant to Lawful Arrest, While on Charge or Conviction or Adjudication.   …

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Costly Online Meeting

Police are investigating a 63-year-old Hutchinson woman’s claim that she was the victim of an online scam after handing over a considerable about of money. The victim told police that she had met someone online …

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Spring Storm

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — A spring storm has dropped several tornadoes on the ground in south-central Minnesota, but no major damage or injuries are reported. Tornado touchdowns were reported near St. James and Lake Crystal …

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Zumhofe Sentenced for Molestation

Eugene Otto Zumhofe, 63, of Cyrus, was sentenced Thursday to more than 25 years in prison for molesting a close female relative over a period of years.The West Central Tribune reports District Judge David Mennis …

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Sauk Centre Couple Charged with Tax Crimes

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Kandiyohi County Attorney’s Office recently charged 43-year-old Juan Mejia and 42-year-old Martha Mejia, both of Sauk Centre, with sales and income tax-related felonies. Juan and Martha are …

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Renville Man Sentenced in Synthetic Marijuana Case

A Renville man was sentenced Wednesday to a year of probation on two felony charges of synthetic cannabinoid possession for his role in ordering 2.8 pounds of the substance on the Internet and receiving the …

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