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There’s a new hydrologist in the area. Garry Bennett, the new area hydrologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will be focusing in on the water resources of McLeod, Renville and Sibley counties. Hydrologists …
16 Nov 11
An Olivia man has been sentenced in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in July. The West Central Tribune reports 48-year-old William Thomas Lewis Sr. was sentenced last week to 15 months in prison, …
15 Nov 11
Michael W. Weber has resigned from the board of directors at the Greater Twin Cities United Way in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct more than 40 years ago. Weber, a Foley native who …
15 Nov 11
Motorists traveling on Highway 19 west of Henderson will be detoured beginning today (Tuesday, Nov. 15) at 11 a.m. for crews to make repairs in an area that was damaged by spring flooding. MnDot officials …
15 Nov 11
State Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and fellow legislators will continue hosting town hall meetings this week throughout District 18. Sen. Newman will be joined by Rep. Ron Shimanski (R-Silver Lake) in Hutchinson on Tuesday (Nov. …
14 Nov 11
In observance of College Application Week, Ridgewater College will be waiving the $20 application fee for new applications received during the week of November 14, 2011. Officials say the fee waiver is applicable to any …
14 Nov 11
McLeod County Auditor-Treasurer, Cindy Schultz is reminding McLeod County residents that the second half property tax payments for agricultural properties are due Tuesday, November 15th. Payments are accepted by mail, in person at the McLeod …
14 Nov 11
A New Ulm man was seriously injured in a grain bin accident in the City of Cleveland on Monday. 67-year-old Eldon John Jones was reportedly helping remove corn from the bin when he became entangled …
10 Nov 11
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, …
