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December 17, 2024

Judge to Allow Chauvin’s Defense to Test George Floyd’s Heart Tissue

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — A judge has ruled lawyers for Derek Chauvin can test preserved samples of George Floyd’s heart in the latest challenge to Chauvin’s conviction. The ex-Minneapolis officer is simultaneously serving a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights and a 22-and-a-half state sentence for second-degree murder. The granted motion allows Chauvin’s […]

December 17, 2024

One Injured in Wright Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County Monday morning in Monticello. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Gary Semmler of Monticello was taken to Monticello Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, a 23-year-old from Big Lake, was not injured. The Patrol says the crash happened at […]

December 16, 2024

Montevideo School Bus Driver Charged with Possession/Disseminating Child Pornography

A now former Montevideo school bus driver has been charged with felony counts of possession of child pornographic work and dissemination of child pornographic work. The West Central Tribune reports 49-year-old Paul James Norton of Montevideo was arrested last Monday (Dec 9) after meeting with authorities. The Montevideo School District sent letters to parents informing […]

December 16, 2024

One Injured in Stearns Co SUV/Fire Truck Crash

A St. Cloud woman was injured when the SUV she was driving crashed into a fire truck in Stearns County Saturday night near St. Augusta. The State Patrol says Shelly Mcdade-Ruff was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Mcdade-Ruff was traveling westbound on I-94 when the vehicle hit […]

December 16, 2024

Fatal Nicollet Co Crash

A driver died in a one-vehicle crash in Nicollet County Friday morning in Courtland Township. The State Patrol says 32-year-old Daniel Edwards of Mankato died at the scene. The Patrol says Edwards was driving a pickup westbound on Highway 14 when the vehicle left the road and crashed. The crash happened just before 8am. The […]

December 16, 2024

Correction: Important Health Insurance Deadline

(Learfield News) Wednesday (Dec 18, 11:59pm) is the last day to sign up through state-run MNsure for 2025 health insurance — if you want coverage to begin January 1st. CEO Libby Caulum says, “That will guarantee that you have coverage for the full 12 months of the year. You don’t want to take any risks […]

December 13, 2024

George’s Ballroom is Down

George’s Ballroom in New Ulm is no more. Crews have been working on tearing down the building for the past couple of weeks and Thursday, the building was completely torn down. The sign was removed Tuesday and taken to Mankato to be refurbished.  It will then be part of the new building that will be […]

December 13, 2024

Three Minnesotans Granted Pardons by President

(Learfield/Washington D.C.) — Three Minnesotans are among the 39 who were granted pardons Thursday by President Joe Biden. The White House calls it the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. Among the Minnesotans, 38-year-old Kelsie Becklin of New Brighton, who, at age 21, was convicted of providing false information to police in connection […]

December 12, 2024

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Minnesota

The one-thousand-foot Holiday Train is now making its way through Minnesota towns for the winter season. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is a “pop-up concert experience” that features 14 decorated train cars and free musical performances. Stops include Loretto, Buffalo, Annandale, and Kimball this Saturday (Dec 14). The festive train then continues its trek to […]

December 12, 2024

Hutchinson Franklin Street Site Redevelopment Moves Forward

The Hutchinson City Council is moving forward on a proposal for the redevelopment of the city-owned site on the northwest corner of Franklin Street and 1st Avenue NW. On Tuesday, the council approved a preliminary proposal from St. Cloud-based GC Real Estate Partners to build a $17-million, 4-story, 79-unit, multifamily apartment complex. In November, the […]
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