LYND — Reindeer might be part of Christmas stories and music, but many Minnesotans haven’t had a chance to see a reindeer up close. That was part of the draw for visitors to a rural Lynd farm over the weekend. Kids and families stood by the fence around Red Stable Reindeer’s pen to ...

COTTONWOOD — Students from Lakeview Schools will be performing with other young musicians from around the region, at a couple of upcoming events this winter. Last week, the Lakeview band department announced that a total of 11 students in grades 7-12 were selected to be part of the ...

CURRIE — A fatal crash was reported Monday morning on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie, the Minnesota State Patrol said. A State Patrol report did not identify the person killed in the crash, but said he was a 58-year-old man from Minneota. The man's name is being withheld until Tuesday, ...

BALATON — A rural Balaton man was arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that injured a pedestrian Saturday night, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff’s ...

GRANITE FALLS — A project to preserve senior housing in Granite Falls is one of 51 housing developments around Minnesota that will be receiving financing, Minnesota Housing said last week. On Thursday, the Minnesota Housing board of directors announced a total of more than $166.4 million ...

MARSHALL — Marshall area residents have been getting into the spirit of the holidays by decorating their homes and yards – and they’re helping raise money for charity too. As of Friday, more than 300 votes have been cast in the second annual Colors of Winter holiday home decorating ...