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GF man gets over 100 years for criminal sexual conduct

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MONTEVIDEO — This week, a Granite Falls man received a total of more than 100 years in prison sentences for multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct and stalking, according to Chippewa County court records. A sentencing hearing for Jacory McCalpin, Sr., 43, was held Tuesday in Chippewa ...

Crime

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MARSHALL — A 44-year-old woman was cited for driving after revocation in a traffic stop at 6:27 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 300th Avenue and Minnesota Highway 19, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. BALATON — A 47-year-old man was cited for speeding at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday ...

Way past knee-high by July 4th

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NEW ULM — Bolstered by warm weather and occasional showers, area corn continued to grow rapidly this week, reaching shoulder high or more in many areas. Lake Crystal Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse said the standard corn growth measure of “knee-high by July 4th” has been replaced by ...

The freedom of the outdoors

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MARSHALL — Joseph Wittkamp is already an athlete who has competed in wheelchair basketball, softball and power lifting. But a new trackchair built in Marshall will still open up new opportunities for him, he said. “I’m excited. This is going to be a game-changer for me when it comes to ...

Farmers share challenges with Craig

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MARSHALL — There’s a lot on Minnesota farmers’ minds. In a round-table discussion with U.S. Rep. Angie Craig this weekend, area farmers said some of the challenges facing agriculture range from tariffs and labor needs, to the cost of getting new generations into farming. Craig said ...

Plenty to do for America’s 250th

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America's 250th anniversary is fast approaching — and with it — plenty of events to attend. No matter where you are residing in southwest Minnesota, there's somewhere to go and places to see, including fireworks. Marshall will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday with a municipal band ...