Mayer News

Americans have veterans to thank for the freedom that the United States enjoys today, and there are several local events in honor of Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.

Walking around the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair, it's hard not to have a feeling of compassion for the barnyard animals encountered there, especially the newborns.

A benefit has been scheduled to help defray medical costs incurred by Montrose resident Dan Thaemert, son of David and Bonnie Thaemert of Hamburg, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident south of Winsted June 26.

Ever since the Great Chicago Fire in October 1871, which killed more than 250 people, Fire Prevention Week has brought an annual reminder of the importance of fire safety.

Tuesday brought bad luck to many drivers on Highway 7, with three unrelated crashes taking place that day in Carver County, reported Chief Deputy Bob VanDenBroeke.

New census reports list four Minnesota counties in the top 100 fastest-growing counties in the nation since 2000, as measured by new housing units: Growth National since 2000 Rank Scott 49% 21 Wright 41% 52 Sherburne 40% 56 Carver 37% 74 Signs for new housing More from East Metro W hen Paul Mayer was a boy in New Richmond, Wis., he was one of 3,000 ...

A middle-of-the-night house fire in the southwest metro sent two residents to the hospital, authorities said.

Two adults were transported to Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia for injuries sustained while leaving their residence in a Camden Township house fire early Friday morning, according to the Carver County Sheriff's Office.

The subject of feedlots can be confusing and, in some cases, controversial, but, according to the people who regulate the process in Carver County, there are resources available to help people navigate through the process, which can include registration, permits, and a variety of regulations related to setbacks and the number of animal units that ...

There isn't much that Brittany Kuck of Winsted doesn't know about horses. The 2007 Watertown-Mayer graduate has liked the animals as far back as she can remember and has taken advantage of every opportunity to be around them.

More than 30 firefighters from the New Germany and Mayer fire departments stood by and watched a house in New Germany burn to the ground Monday - after participating in more than two hours of training inside the structure.

Six finalists have been named for the city administrator job in Bayport. Eighty-five people applied for the position, which is currently held by Mike McGuire.

Six finalists have been named for the city administrator job in Bayport. Eighty-five people applied for the position, which is currently held by Mike McGuire.

Winsted might not have ever had a festival or a parade if it hadn't been for this year's summer festival honorary grand marshals, Eldron and Sharon Hecksel.

A settlement is in the works in the legal case involving Amanda Jax, the Twin Cities woman whose extreme drunkenness killed her after a night out in Mankato with college-age friends to celebrate her 21st birthday.

Many area schools showed improvement on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-Series II test scores, while some noticed slight declines.

An Oct. 10 wedding is planned. Haugen - Sorenson The Free Press Amanda Haugen daughter of Kim Schmidt of Mankato and Bryan and Cathy Haugen of Mayer.

Tickets: $23 adults, $18 for ages 4-12 and 60-and-over. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

A Minnesota man is being treated for mental health issues after he was found walking naked along Route 30 in Hempfield Township on Monday morning, police said.

Dennis Joe Carson, age 50 of Winsted, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his residence.