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Despite the wintry weather Minnesota is experiencing, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is kicking off Work Zone Awareness Week April 15 with a new public education campaign. The campaign reminds motorists to slow down and …
16 Apr 13
The death toll in the Boston Marathon bombings has increased to three people, according to the Boston Police commissioner. Among the dead was an 8-year-old boy, law enforcement sources told ABC News. “This cowardly …
16 Apr 13
Because severe weather can threaten the lives and property of Minnesotans at any time, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed April 15th – 19th as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Since 2000, disasters have claimed the lives …
15 Apr 13
The 2013 Meeker County ‘Gardeners Gala’ has been rescheduled to Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Officials say the event will be moved to the Bernie Aakre Auditorium/Family Services Center. The location …
15 Apr 13
Well known photographer and author, Doug Ohman, will be the featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Cokato Historical Society on Tuesday, April 23rd, 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Room of the Cokato Library. …
15 Apr 13
An ACGC Wrestler has garnered All-American Status at the National High School Wrestling Champinships. Larry Bomstad finished in 3rd place in the 145 pound weight class for High School Juniors. Bomstad went 6-1 in the …
15 Apr 13
Hutchinson Police are investigating a theft last month (March) in which a suspect is believed to have switched a price tag from an inexpensive generator and placed it on an expensive one, to get a …
12 Apr 13
Minnesota health officials confirm two more flu-related deaths this season. The deaths were confirmed last week. That pushes Minnesota’s flu death toll since last October to 188. The Minnesota Department of Health says 13 people …
12 Apr 13
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 …
