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La Salle, MN: A Historical Tapestry of American Ambition
Tucked away in Watonwan County, the historical city of La Salle, MN, encapsulates over a century of American history. Established in the twilight of the 19th century, La Salle initially bore the name 'Oshawa.' However, it wasn't long before the town embraced the legacy of the French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and rebranded itself in his honor. This renaming signified more than a simple change of moniker; it was an embodiment of exploration and ambition, traits that have long defined the community.
Wind Advisory for All of Southern Minnesota Today
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for today for all of southern Minnesota for gusts as high as 45 mph, in effect until 7:00 pm this evening. The Wind Advisory includes Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth,. Waseca, Steele, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. Southwest winds...
Wind Advisory Issued for Portions of Southern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for today for portions of southern Minnesota for gusts as high as 45 mph, in effect until 5:00 pm this evening. The Wind Advisory includes Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Brown, Watonwan, Blue Earth,. Waseca, Steele, Martin, Faribault and Freeborn Counties. Southwest winds...
Comfrey man injured in Watonwan County semi rollover
A Comfrey man was injured when the semi truck he was driving rolled over in Watonwan County Thursday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Nov. 9 Nathan Alan Lang, age 44, was driving a 2003 Peterbilt semi westbound on Highway 60. At about 9:32 a.m., when Lang took the westbound Highway 30 ramp, the truck rolled into the ditch.