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Ice was compromised by recent warm weather, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office reports.
The new framework for hearing settings was the result of direct feedback from court participants during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
A caller had reported around 5:50 p.m. Monday that James Knutson, 70, and his dog had not returned home from pheasant hunting after sunset.
The 16th annual event raised more than $37 million in 24 hours for 6,556 organizations across the state of Minnesota.
The last day for registering to vote in advance is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Minnesotans can still register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, or when voting early in person.
Health officials are reminding people that bats can have rabies and to take the proper steps if you come in contact with a bat in order to avoid the nearly always fatal disease
With the November elections less than 90 days away, MnDOT reminds campaigners and others that Minnesota state law prohibits placing political or advertising signs within the right of way on roads.
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According to Willmar Police Chief Jim Felt, there is no indication of any trauma or violent death. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal apprehension has been appointed to lead the investigation.
New legislation expands the scope of those who must be notified when an order for protection involving a child is approved or revoked to include parents and legal guardians.
According to a news release from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, officers issued 5,380 citations for hands-free cellphone violations during a distracted driving enforcement campaign in April.