Driver sentenced to 3½ years in prison in fatal crash
A northwestern Minnesota man has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison for a traffic crash that killed a 2-year-old boy. Forty-two-year-old Jeremy Sagvold was behind the wheel in January 2018 when he crashed in Moorhead and killed Zaiden Engen [...]
Gov. Walz Order Flags at Half-Staff For Fallen Conservation Officer
In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the [...]
Mankato Go Red For Women Luncheon is May 9
The annual Go Red For Women luncheon takes place on Thursday, May 9 from 11:15-1:15 at the Country Inn and Suites in Mankato. The event features a heart-healthy lunch, educational speakers and survivor stories. Sarah Gilberto is a heart disease [...]
Man Dies in Tractor Rollover in Le Sueur County
A 70-year-old Le Sueur County man died Wednesday morning following a tractor rollover. The sheriff's office says it happened in Lexington Township around 9:40 Wednesday morning. Joseph Schatz was trapped under the tractor. He was extricated, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful [...]
Man pleads guilty in massive Minnesota methamphetamine bust
A north Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty in connection with what federal authorities believe to be the largest single methamphetamine bust in Minnesota history. Federal prosecutors say 34-year-old Fernando Ramos-Meza pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute about 191 pounds [...]
Career Navigator Program had another successful year at SCC
The Career Navigator Program had another successful year, which will wrap up tomorrow, Friday, April 26 with the last group of approximately 140 ninth graders visiting South Central College. The students come from Maple River and St. James High School. This the [...]
Public can watch the alpacas at Sibley Farm get a haircut
Watch the alpacas at Sibley Farm get a haircut in Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue, at 8 a.m., Monday, April 29 (rain or shine event). About five to 10 pounds of fleece is usually sheared from the alpaca. Softer than wool, light and [...]
Tax plans divide lawmakers as session end looms
Governor Walz and Senate Republicans are sharply divided on their tax plans this session. Senate Republicans say their plan benefits 96-percent of Minnesota taxpayers--and half will see tax relief. "This is a zero tax increase, it gives $800 million back [...]
Fans to Celebrate Prince
Starting today (THU), Prince fans from around the world will visit Minnesota as part of the third annual "Celebration 2019". It began as a tribute to Prince after his death at his Paisley Park home three years ago. There will [...]