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Thanks to the lineworkers who keep the lights on

April 4, 2024

Great River Energy, wholesale power provider to 27 member distribution cooperatives, is asking Minnesota communities to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and hundreds of co-ops across the U.S.

April 4, 2024

4th Degree DWI - Under Influence of Controlled Substance: Melissa Patterson, Belle Plaine, 90 days Local Confinement, 1 year Supervised Probation, Conditions: Complete Chemical Assessment, No Use or Possession of Alcohol or Controlled Substances, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Contact Probation Officer within 72 hours of charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number, Fine $6053rd Degree DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours: David Corelli, Mountain Lake, 360 days Local Confinement, 2 years Supervised Probation, Conditions: Complete Chemical Assessment, No Use or Possession of Alcohol or Controlled Substances, Attend MADD Impact Panel, Contact Probation Officer within 72 hours of charged with new crime, change address, employment or phone number, Fine $805Check Forgery-Make or Alter a Check: Zachary Kuebler, St.

Snow Blows in and St. James Shovels Out

March 28, 2024

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March 28, 2024

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March 28, 2024

Tuesday morning a semi was in a rollover incident on Hwy 60 west of 660th Ave outside of Butterfield.According to the Watonwan County Sheriff’s Department the semi was traveling west bound on hwy 60 when a gust of wind pushed his semitrailer sideways causing him to lose control of the semi and it turned on its side in the ditch.The driver, a 49-year-old male from New Ulm was transported to be checkout.