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The Minnesota Department of Transportation will commemorate Workers Memorial Day with several events throughout the state April 26- 30, honoring the fallen workers who died while working on MnDOT construction and maintenance projects. “The passing …
26 Apr 12
The Sibley County Board Tuesday unanimously voted to move forward with the Renville-Sibley Fiber Project. The proposal to bring fiber optic phone, internet and television to the rural and urban areas of Sibley County was …
25 Apr 12
Hutchinson Technology Incorporated is reporting a net loss of $7.5 million, or $0.32 per share, on net sales of $65.5 million for its fiscal second quarter ended March 25, 2012. The net loss for the …
25 Apr 12
The Hutchinson City Council last night adopted a new vehicle and equipment policy aimed at saving the city and ultimately taxpayers money. Because of budget constraints, the city is faced with not being able to …
25 Apr 12
A defendant, who had eluded law officers while on a crime spree last summer, has pleaded guilty. The West Central Tribune reports 38-year-old Matthew James Wrobleski of Willmar pleaded guilty Monday in District Court in …
25 Apr 12
Hutchinson Police are investigating the circumstances of an injured man that occured Sunday. At 2:30 am Sunday, Hutchinson Police Services responded to 1171 Blackhawk Drive SW following a 911 call reporting an unresponsive man at …
24 Apr 12
The spring green-up is allowing authorities to lift burning restrictions in 13 Central Minnesota and Twin Cities metro counties. Restrictions come off at 8 a.m. Friday in Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas, Hennepin, Isanti, Pope, …
24 Apr 12
A Cosmos man was killed in a car crash in Renville County on Sunday. 79-year-old Lester Schultz died at the scene. The crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 5 and 4, about 6 …
24 Apr 12
Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in the Brainerd Lakes Area on May 8-11, 2014. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host …
