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2 women injured in early morning crash on Highway 169
Two 23-year-old Shakopee women were injured in a crash involving alcohol early this morning in Nicollet County. The state patrol says a car driven by Elizabeth Jimenez was southbound on Highway 169 between Le Sueur and St. Peter just before 1 a.m. when it entered the median. Jimenez and her...
Winthrop man sentenced for DWI arrest after 100 mph chase through Morton
A Winthrop man, Damon Jon Muchow, age 33, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for leading police on a high speed chase through Redwood County last October. According to court documents, shortly after midnight on Oct. 15 a Lower Sioux Police officer noted a vehicle driving along County Road 2 at a high rate of speed. The driver responded by accelerating onto Highway 71, then east onto Highway 91, into a ditch and back onto the road, and through Morton at high speed. At times the vehicle exceeded 100 mph before finally stopping near mile marker 85.
Winthrop Council changes meeting date
It wasn’t that long ago that the Winthrop City Council changed it meeting date so the City Attorney would be able to attend but the current date no longer works and the City Council has changed its date once again. The Council will now be meeting the second Monday...
Public Notices May 1
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on March 25, 2024, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn, Councilors O’Connor, Wickenhauser, Renner, Pierson. Councilors...
Youngblom adds upholstery to his hot rod building skills
Bob Youngblom is a man of many interests—and he’s not afraid to teach himself to pursue them. Since retiring from his job at Winthrop Good Samaritan two-and-a-half years ago, Youngblom has devoted most of his time to his passion, hot rod cars. While he’s been doing body and...
Le Sueur man sentenced in Redwood County Court for drug possession, forgery
A Le Seuer man, Nolan Patrick Moriarty, age 35, was sentenced in Redwood County Court after being found guilty for felony-level forgery and drug possession for an incident last January. According to court documents, on Jan. 4 a Redwood Falls police officer was patrolling near DeKalb Street at about 1:17...
Woman found dead in St. Peter fire identified
The name of a woman found dead during a fire in St. Peter last week has been released. Joann Marie Sargent, 84, was found deceased in the townhome when police arrived on the scene. A Gustavus security officer reported smelling smoke on April 23 just before 3 a.m. Police officers...
Goats, grubs and grooves
Schram Haus Brewery’s annual Goat Fest drew crowds on April 20, featuring 25 lively goats from family-owned Goat Shine in Glencoe, Minnesota. Ranging from four months to two years old, these adorable animals stole the show with cuddles and races for attendees to enjoy. In addition to goat antics, festival-goers savored yummy treats from local food trucks and tapped their feet to the tunes of Traveled Ground, a popular band...
Hwy 14 and Highland Avenue roundabout project in New Ulm begins May 20
Construction of a roundabout at Highway 14/Highland Avenue in New Ulm is expected to begin May 20, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project includes constructing a single-lane roundabout at Highway 14/Highland Avenue, new sidewalk and trail to connect to existing locations, and lighting. Highway 14 from Brown...
Thunderbirds crush Lester Prairie on the diamond
The GFW Thunderbirds enjoyed a great day at plate on April 23 as they traveled to Lester Prairie and came away with a 20-6 victory. After a scoreless first inning, GFW scored one run in the second inning. Dominic Rose led off the inning with a walk, Sam Berkner was hit by a pitch and Lincoln Werner walked to load the bases. Rose was throw out at home plate on a fielder’s choice. With two outs, Ryan Hoffmann walked to force in the first run of the game.
Expect delays at Highway 99 Minnesota River Bridge in St. Peter May 6-8
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - Drivers will face minor traffic delays May 6-8, weather permitting, at the historic Highway 99 bridge over the Minnesota River in St. Peter. Bridge experts from the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be performing routine inspection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the fracture-critical 1931 iron truss bridge.
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