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Nine conservation officer candidates will begin training Wednesday, March 28 as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Conservation Officer Academy, including a McLeod County Sheriff’s Deputy. Officials say it’s the first Conservation …
27 Mar 12
Winsted Police Chief Mike Henrich has been named Officer of the Year by the Mcleod County Peace Officers Association. The Herald Journal reports the organization made the announcement at their annual banquet that was held …
27 Mar 12
An Informational Meeting and discussion on the Renville-Sibley Fiber Optic project is taking place this (MON) evening at the Sibley County Courthouse in Gaylord. The $70-million project would bring fiber optic broadband internet services to …
26 Mar 12
Results of the McLeod County Dairy Association Spring Banquet & Dairy Princess Coronation that was held Saturda, March 24th at the Pla-Mor in Glencoe are in. The new 2012-2013 McLeod County Dairy Princesses are: …
26 Mar 12
A long-awaited Highway 14 construction project in southern Minnesota appears to be back on track. The project was nearly derailed six months ago by bids 31 percent higher than expected. But Matt Rottermond, project manager …
26 Mar 12
A 5-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by two 8-year-old boys on a New Ulm school bus last week. School officials say that the boys apparently pulled the girl into the back of the bus and …
26 Mar 12
It’s a foggy Saturday morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect today until 9 AM. After the fog clears, another nice day should follow. The National Weather Service forecast says it will be partly …
24 Mar 12
On Friday, a bill to give Minnesotans the chance to weigh in on whether a photo ID should be required to vote was passed by the Minnesota State Senate. The question of whether a photo ID should …
24 Mar 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, …
