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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The world’s largest lottery jackpot has grown to $1.5 billion because of continuing strong Powerball ticket sales. Lottery officials increased their estimate of the huge jackpot for the second day …
13 Jan 16
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Final tallies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirm that Minnesota farmers harvested record corn and soybean crops in 2015. The USDA’s final estimates are close to what the agency …
13 Jan 16
(Litchfield) – A former Watkins church secretary pleaded guilty Monday to check forgery after church officials discovered in 2014 that she had allegedly stolen more than $21,000 over several years. The West Central Tribune reports …
13 Jan 16
Crews responded to a couple of house fires in McLeod County yesterday (Monday). The first was just after 7:30 in the morning at a residence on 50th Street, southwest of Brownton. Officials say there was …
12 Jan 16
January is National Radon Action Month. Officials say about 2 in 5 homes have dangerous levels of radon and every home should be tested. McLeod County Public Health is offering free radon test kits on …
12 Jan 16
The Hutchinson School Board held their annual reorganization meeting last night (Monday). As part of the meeting, the board approved Josh Gehlen as the new Board Chair. He takes over the position previously held by …
12 Jan 16
State Senator Scott Newman of Hutchinson will be among those speaking at an event in Hutchinson tonight regarding the issue of Child Sex Trafficking in West Central MN. Newman says without any doubt, sexual exploitation …
12 Jan 16
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — As Minnesota lottery players shatter past sales records, the people who run Powerball in the state are urging restraint. The Minnesota Lottery said Monday it will air radio spots that remind …
12 Jan 16
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