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Fatal crash reported in Murray County

CURRIE — A Minneota man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Dennis Keith Kor, 58, died in the crash, the State Patrol said. A 61-year-old Tyler man was also taken to Sanford Sioux Falls with life-threatening ...

Man injured in Balaton hit-and-run incident; one arrest made

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 ...

New National Guard Armory opens in New Ulm

NEW ULM — The city has been home to the Minnesota National Guard Armory for 110 years, and with the completion of a new and modern armory, it will continue to serve as the guard’s home for another century. Monday, a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new armory, ...

Lakeview students selected for Honor Band programs

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 ...

A day with the reindeer

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 ...

Santa and his helpers in Granite Falls

Photo by Dwayne Black The Andrew Volstead House Museum in Granite Falls had some special visitors on Sunday, as Santa and his reindeer made a stop outside the museum (above). The event drew close to 300 people, members of the Granite Falls Historical Society board said in a social media post.