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As of Thursday morning, one Renville County park remained closed due to flooding. According to the Renville County Parks Department, Anderson Lake County Park will remain closed until further notice. The parks that are now …
18 Jul 13
Gov. Mark Dayton sent a letter Wednesday to President Barack Obama requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 18 counties affected by flash flooding and severe storms June 20-26. The request includes that Benton, Big …
18 Jul 13
An Annandale man died following a farm machinery accident at Midwest Machinery in Howard Lake Monday. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Brandon Scherping was assembling a piece of farm equipment when it fell …
17 Jul 13
A Litchfield woman died Tuesday after a two-vehicle collision between Kimball and Litchfield. 72-year-old Gloria Nething died at the scene. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at about 2:30 p.m., 34-year-old Jesse Albright of Royalton …
17 Jul 13
When the summer temperatures rise, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reminds people that a type of algae called “blue-green algae” can harm pets, livestock …
17 Jul 13
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for southern and east-central Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin. Forecaster Tony Zaleski says it will likely be in effect through 9 pm Thursday. He says a large …
17 Jul 13
An official deployment ceremony was held Sunday at the Litchfield Civic Arena for a Litchfield-based Minnesota National Guard unit that will leave Tuesday for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The 849th Mobility Augmentation Company will …
15 Jul 13
KDUZ/KARP/KGLB Sports Director Joel Niemeyer participated in a Charity Softball game in Waconia. A Team of Minnesota Celebrities took on the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team. The Celebrities beat the Wounded Warriors 13-9. Joel went …
15 Jul 13
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