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January 2, 2026

FLU CASES, HOSPITALIZATIONS RISING

Health officials are seeing a rise in flu cases in Minnesota and two dozen other states.  The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting nearly two-thousand flu-related hospitalizations.  There have been 31 influenza outbreaks in long-term care facilities and 176 schools before the holiday break.  Doctors are encouraging everyone to get the flu vaccine.     […]

January 2, 2026

DEATH OF INMATE AT RENVILLE COUNTY JAIL INVESTIGATED

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an adult male being held in the jail.  Correctional staff say at around 7:25 am Thursday, they discovered the inmate unresponsive and not breathing in his cell.  Live-saving measures were initiated and the inmate was taken to Olivia Hospital and Clinic where he was pronounced […]

December 31, 2025

NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS START THURSDAY

Besides the new Paid Leave program, there are other new employment laws that start Thursday.  Minnesotans who earn minimum wage are getting a raise.  The new state minimum wage is now $11.41.  The minimum wage rate is higher in Minneapolis and St. Paul.  Also,  the law will now be that state workers must be allowed […]

December 31, 2025

HHS FREEDZES CHILD CARE PAYMENTS TO MINNESOTA AMID FRAUD CONCERNS

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services is halting all child care payments to Minnesota following reports of widespread fraud.  Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill announced that payments are frozen effective immediately, citing what he called “blatant fraud” in Minnesota and across the country.  O’Neill said all future ACF payments nationwide will require justification and […]

December 30, 2025

RADON TEST KITS AVAILABLE STARTING MONDAY

January is Radon Awareness month and free radon test kits will be available in Brown County starting Monday.  You will be able to pick up your kits at the Brown County Public Health Office as well as Sleepy Eye, Springfield and Comfrey City Halls while supplies last.  Brown County Public Health officials say two of […]

December 29, 2025

MNDOT LIFTS NO TRAVEL ADVISORY

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted the no travel advisory from state highways and Interstate 90 in South Central Minnesota. The no travel advisory has also been lifted for Southwestern Minnesota. Area highways were under a no travel advisory due to blowing snow and low visibility. Officials say motorists should use extreme caution when […]

December 27, 2025

WINTER STORM WATCH, BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY

A winter storm is bearing down on Minnesota and could bring several inches of snow to the area.  A Winter Storm Watch is in effect until Monday at noon for snow and blowing snow as northwest winds could reach up to 45 miles per hour causing potential blizzard conditions.  Snow totals could be in the […]

December 27, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AGENTS WORKING IN MANKATO

Mankato Public Safety has been notified that agents with the U.S Department of Homeland Security are working in Mankato and have presented valid law enforcement credentials.  Mankato Public safety officials say they are not aware of the specific nature of their activities and is not participating or assisting with any operation.  Authorities are also not […]

December 27, 2025

DAHMS AND TORKELSON ANNOUNCE TOWN HALL MEETINGS

State Senator Gary Dahms of Redwood Falls and Representative Paul Torkelson of Hanska have announced a series of Town Hall meetings on Tuesday, January 6.  The meetings will start at 7:15 that morning in the Sleepy Eye City Council Chambers, then head to the New Ulm Public Library at 9, Comfrey Community Center at 11, […]

December 26, 2025

MAN HIT BY TRAIN NEAR JANESVILLE

A man was hit by a train near Janesville Christmas Eve.  The Waseca County Sheriff’s Office says they were called just after 7 pm when CPKC Railway reported that one of their trains had struck a person that was on the railroad tracks.  Emergency personnel found the man who was taken to a nearby hospital […]
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