King and Queen in Minnesota

Governor Mark Dayton welcomed Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway at a reception held in their honor at the Governor’s Residence Sunday. The King and Queen also attended a church service at …

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Body Found in Field

Renville County authorities are investigating the discovery of a mans body in a field Saturday. Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable says a farmer harvesting corn found the body at about 5 p.m. Saturday about 10 …

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Governor celebrates Pheasant opener

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EDA Media Campaign

The Hutchinson Economic Development Authority is beginning a “Media Campaign” aimed at getting the good word out about the city with the goal of bringing in more business. EDA Director Miles Seppelt says most companies …

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Burning Ban Lifted

All restrictions on open burning in Minnesota have been lifted. McLeod County, in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Forestry Division, has lifted burning restrictions also. McLeod County officials say it is …

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Click It or Ticket

Another statewide “Click It Or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign gets underway Friday (October 14th). Law enforcement officials from around the area will be participating in the enforcement of the state’s primary seatbelt law, with help …

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United Way Distributions

United Way of McLeod County Board President Russ Trettin announced this week that the organization delivered $44,850 in checks during October, to 36 partnering agencies/programs. Those checks represent community investment grants for 2011 United Way …

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License Revoked at Annandale Health Facility

State regulators have revoked the license of an Annandale mental health treatment facility that failed to properly care for two residents who committed suicide in the past year. The Star Tribune reports in one case, …

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