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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources donated 23 yearling bison to three conservation organizations this fall as part of efforts to expand bison populations across the region. The DNR maintains a herd of 115 to 145 bison between Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County...
Outside Tyler and Shelby Priebe’s house in New Richland, things still look normal. Inside, the home has been heavily damaged and the family of four has been left with an unlivable house.
An Owatonna woman has been charged with gross misdemeanor criminal vehicular operation and two counts of gross misdemeanor DWI following a crash that reportedly resulted in a young girl being airlifted to Rochester with serious injuries. On Aug. 14, the Steele County Sheriff’s Department received reports of a rollover crash near mile marker 34 on Interstate 35 north in which a vehicle had flipped over and pinned a juvenile female underneath. The juvenile was rescued from beneath the vehicle by bystanders while rescue personnel were en route but was said to have been turning blue and spitting blood. Police said deputies observed a child lying on her back in great pain with blood and bruising on her arms and face, and an indentation from the roof of the vehicle across her abdomen. The girl was reportedly experiencing extreme pain in her abdomen and head, which prompted deputies to fit her with a C-collar. Paramedics arrived and provided on-site care and the child was taken by helicopter to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The driver of the vehicle, Calli Mae Olson, 40, of 8087 23rd Ave. in Owatonna, reportedly told deputies that she had been going 25 to 30 mph and the
NEW ULM, Minn. (KEYC) - The Waseca football team battled TCU for the Section 3AAA title on Friday. Bluejays win by a final of 28-24 to secure a spot at this year’s state tournament.
MANKATO, Minn. (Augustana Athletics) – The No. 21/22 Augustana football team secured its fifth straight victory with a 16-play, 86-yard game-winning drive in the fourth quarter to take down previously-undefeated No. 3/4 Minnesota State, 31-30, on Saturday afternoon at Blakeslee Stadium. AU improves to 8-2 overall this season with a 7-2 showing in conference action while […]
U.S. Senator – Faribault County voters went with Republican Michele Tafoya with 4,133 votes to 2,017 for DFler Peggy Flanagan, but Flanagan won state-wide. U.S. Representative District 1 – Republican Brad Finstad had 4,059 votes in Faribault County and Democrat Jake Johnson had 2,322 votes. Statewide the race was very close, and there could be a recount.
The votes are counted and the results are in for school districts and cities in Faribault County. Here are the unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election. Blue Earth Area – There were five candidates running for four open seats on the Blue Earth Area School Board.
A resolution opposing the proposed PowerOn Midwest 765kV transmission line was passed unanimously by the Faribault County Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The resolution, in part, states that while recognizing the importance of reliable energy infrastructure, there is also a need to protect local interests,...
The Township Board of Rome Township will be holding a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the proposed route for a power line through Rome Township and the adjoining townships in Faribault County, Minnesota. The Township Board is holding the meeting to solicit and receive public input for the Township’s position relative to the proposed power line route.
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The city of Mankato says tree removal work is set to begin in downtown Mankato on Monday, as more than 20 ash trees will be removed due to the infestation of emerald ash borer. Most of the trees are along or near South 2nd Street, between...
CHASKA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West football team took on the Waconia Wildcats for the Section 2AAAAA championship. the scarlets walk away with a 21-14 victory and advance to state competition that starts next week.
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The program’s 41st year begins Nov. 12, with gift cards due Dec. 13. The Holiday Sharing Tree is preparing to provide gifts to more than 1,500 people in Blue Earth and Nicollet counties during its 41st year, according to Liz Thiesse. Thiesse spoke with Lisa...
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown football team battled Blooming Prairie/Hayfield for the Section 2AA title on Friday. WEM wins by a final of 44-6.
MANKATO, Minn. – The University of Sioux Falls Volleyball team fell to Minnesota State in straight sets Saturday afternoon, dropping a 3-0 decision (17-25, 21-25, 20-25) inside the Taylor Center. Despite an efficient offensive performance from Kyleigh Tangen and a strong defensive effort from Hollie Peterson, the Cougars were unable to overcome the Mavericks' serving attack.