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April 2, 2025

PARTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN WASECA

Emergency crews have responded to a partial building collapse at 113 South State Street in Waseca Wednesday afternoon.  Surrounding buildings have been evacuated and the 100 block of South State Street and Highway 13 has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice.   Police say any resident who has been displaced as a […]

April 2, 2025

Construction Continous at Oak Hills Living Center

Phase 4 of construction started today at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.    It involves 10 resident rooms.   Phase 3 which is the  common space of dining rooms, living rooms, and kitchens is continuing and should be completed in June.   Keep Wednesday, June 18, open for the Ice Cream Social and New Ulm […]

April 2, 2025

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CANNABIS ORDINANCE

The New Ulm City Council had a second reading of the cannabis ordinance Tuesday and unanimously approved the new amendment to the city code.  The ordinance  establishes regulations and conditions for operating cannabis businesses and events including limiting New Ulm to two cannabis retail licenses.  Cannabis license registration fee would be $350 for a retail […]

April 2, 2025

RURAL MANKATO FARMER DIES IN TRACTOR ACCIDENT

Authorities in Blue Earth County say a rural Mankato man is the victim of a fatal tractor accident.  Deputies responded to a call at a farm in Lime Township Monday afternoon for the report of a man being run over by a tractor.  Investigators say it appears the tractor accidentally started while it was in […]

April 2, 2025

Wolves Win In Double OT

The Minnesota Timberwolves eventually came through in the clutch during a 140-139 double overtime win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena last night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was fouled on a game-winning three-point shot attempt with less than a second left and made two of his three free throws to put the Wolves up for good. […]

April 2, 2025

Twins Pick Up First Win

The Minnesota Twins are in the win column for the first time this year after taking down the White Sox 8-3 last night in Chicago. After a sluggish start to the game, Minnesota scored five runs in the top of the sixth inning, to erase a 3-0 deficit and claim the lead for good. Minnesota […]

April 1, 2025

FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS BLAIMED FOR LAYOFFS AT MN. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Minnesota Department of Health is laying off hundreds of employees in response to $220-million in federal funding cuts.  MDH sent layoff and separation notices to 170 workers whose positions were funded by terminated grants.  Notices will also be going to employees at risk for layoffs due to seniority rules.  Officials say an estimated 300 […]

April 1, 2025

Local Schedule Rained Out for 04/01

This is not an April Fool! The entire local schedule has been postponed because of mother nature.                                          

April 1, 2025

Night Falls at Ramsey Park is May 1- May 3 in Redwood Falls

Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism Executive Director Anne Johnson  mentioned Night Falls will be May 1- May 3 at Ramsey Park.  It begins each evening at 8:30pm.   Registration is now open for two upcoming Golf Tournaments.   Redwood Area Chamber Ag Committee funds scholarships for students pursuing a two or 4 year degree in agriculture and […]

April 1, 2025

FIRE BETWEEN LAFAYETTE AND NICOLLET

The Lafayette Fire Department was called to a farm between Lafayette and Nicollet at 5:25 pm Monday for an outbuilding that was on fire.   Courtland was called in for mutual aid.  Lafayette ambulance also responded but Lafayette Fire Chief Nick Klingler said no one was hurt.  Crews were able to clear the scene around 8:15 […]
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