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Video: Thousands flock downtown for fireworks
Rochester police arrested two men who possessed firearms during the July 4 fireworks display in downtown Rochester on Friday, a police spokesman said.
Police examine ways to curb violence at Rochesterfest
Setting up some type of gate access to the downtown Rochesterfest grounds and enforcing a dress code are two measures Rochester police are eyeing to increase security next year.
Team wins championship Congratulations to the Fairmont Area boys track and field team for its impressive victory in the state meet last weekend.
Roundabout taking shape on CR 10
Workers are constructing the roundabout at County Road 10 and Highway 7 at a feverish pace.
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Dirt is flying along Highway 7 project
It's been seven weeks since State Highway 7 between Silver Lake and St. Bonifacius was closed for construction, causing a long detour for motorists traveling between Hutchinson and the Twin Cities.
Accident kills 1, severely injures HLWW salutatorian, valedictorian
Surgery for one Wright County crash victim; church visitation for another
On the same day that one Wright County crash victim is scheduled for surgery, another will be remembered at a church gathering.
One Wright County crash victim 'holding her own'
One of the four high school seniors involved in a deadly traffic collision in Wright County will be unable to walk for months, and there is uncertainty about the extent of her head injuries, her family says.
4 high school seniors in car crash; 1 dead, 2 critical
A car full of high school seniors collided with a pickup after pulling in front of the truck at a Wright County intersection, killing one of the teens and leaving two others in the car in critical condition, ...
MVL takes third at Subsection 2A me.....
The Minnesota Valley Lutheran boys and girls each placed third at the subsection track and field meet.
Rep. Shimanski wraps up 2nd legislative session of 1st term
Two legislative sessions, 24 months, 730 days - however you measure it, the toughest part of the inaugural term for Ron Shimanski as the McLeod District representative came to a close this past week as the 2008 ...
When: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Presentation at 7:10 p.m. Where: Cronin Home, 825 West Silver Lake Drive N.E. in Rochester.
Roadway widening is latest step in Highway 7 project
“We are all inconvenienced by this. We just have to make the best of it until the end of the season and hope that things go smoothly”
Pond installation and widening of the roadway between Highway 25 and Carver County Road 10 are the latest phase of the Highway 7 construction project, MnDOT Engineer Kelly Brunkhorst said during the weekly ... via Herald Journal
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McLeod County parks open for the 2008 season
All six McLeod County parks will officially open Thursday, May 1. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The parks are Buffalo Creek in Glencoe, Swan Lake by Silver Lake, William May Park near Winsted, Stahl's Lake ... via Hutchinson Leader - Newspaper and onl...
Earth Day events slated in SE Minnesota communities
“Take the Plunge -- Volunteer for clean water”
If you think of Earth Day like the earth's birthday, you'd probably agree she's looking pretty good for 4.5 billion, but she could look even better. via Post-Bulletin
Murder-suicide investigation west of Twin Cities
Two people are dead after what appears to be a murder-suicide west of the Twin Cities. via KARE-TV Minneapolis
Liver transplant recipient on the road to recovery
“That day, when they brought it up, family was not an option”
When asked what's ahead for him now, two-time liver transplant recipient Mark Blazinski quickly responded: "Everything." After nearly a year and a half of medical complications, Blazinski, of Silver Lake, ... via Herald Journal
Joy Kockler, Gerald Shamla Jr.
Joy Kockler and Gerald Shamla Jr. announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Margaret Kockler of Waite Park, the late Ronald Kockler, Gerald Shamla of Silver Lake, and the late Barbara Jean Shamla. via St. Cloud Times Online
Police are looking for the man responsible for beating up a stranger at a bar. The incident happened at the Red Carpet Nightclub. via KSAX
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From the state title from Hutchinson's Pat LeVasseur to medalists Ryan Madson of Hutchinson and Dan Larson of Dassel-Cokato to all the other region wrestlers from Glencoe-Silver Lake, ACGC, BLH/BOLD and ... via Hutchinson Leader - Newspaper and onl...