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December 12, 2024

Scott Richards and David Kahle

Pastor Scott and Davis are inviting everyone to Christmas in the Barn, a special worship service with God’s creatures on Christmas Eve.                                                      

December 12, 2024

Respiratory Illness Update

Brown County Public Health Director Jaimee Brand said Covid test positivity rate in Minnesota is currently 4.8%.  Most common strain of influenza circulating is Influenza A.   Brand’s message is get your vaccinations, practice good hygiene, take steps to cleaner air and stay home when sick.    There is a normal uptick in respiratory illnesses during […]

December 12, 2024

FORMER RENVILLE COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT

Former Renville County Auditor/Treasurer Lisa Meints pled guilty Wednesday to a theft charge.  Meints was the treasurer for the Olivia Area Outback Team which is the local chapter for the Just for Kix dance group.  She was in charge of an account for donations made to help pay for the childrens’ dance performances at bowl […]

December 11, 2024

Julie Reed

Executive Director of the Lake Crystal Area Chamber of Commerce talked about Christmas in Lake Crystal activities which continue this weekend.  Many activities are happening at the library, the Rec Center and at the Lakes.  She mentioned the Ugly Sweater Contest on December 20.                    

December 11, 2024

Organize Your Holiday Tasks to Reduce Stress

Family Life Consultant and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Gail Gilman reccommends organizing holiday tasks to leave time and energy to enjoy the holiday season.   Keep things simple, make a schedule and maintain your perspective are a few tips to enjoy this time of year.                

December 11, 2024

FATAL CRASH IN WINDOM

The state patrol was called to a fatal crash in Windom Tuesday evening around 6:22 pm on Highway 71.  Authorities say a Kia Sportage driven by 28-year-old Hunter Schwartz of Albert Lea and a Buick Enclave driven by 42-year-old Amy Pigman of Odin collided on the snow and ice covered road.  Schwartz was taken to […]

December 10, 2024

Lori Jewell and Dan Kalk

The Executive Director and Chairman of the Booking and Marketing Committee of State Street Theater talk about upcoming attractions in December and January.                                              

December 10, 2024

SEVERAL AGENCIES SEARCH FOR, FIND MISSING TEEN NEAR HARKIN STORE

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office was one of several agencies who helped in finding a missing teen over the weekend.  Authorities received a report of a missing 17-year-old in Home North Township near the State Highway 4 bridge over the Minnesota River Saturday night at 11:06 pm.  A drone was used to search for the […]

December 10, 2024

City of Arlington Finishing a Hotel Study

  Arlington Administrator Jessica Steinke said the city should have  a hotel study completed soon for public viewing.   Arli Dazzle was a big success.  The Arlington Ambulance service is looking for help.  Get more information at city hall or its website.            

December 10, 2024

MNDOT NAME A SNOWPLOW CONTEST

MnDOT is inviting you to submit creative snowplow names for the fifth “Name A Snowplow” contest.  You are encouraged to submit your most witty, unique and Minnesota or winter-themed snowplow name ideas through MnDOT’s website.  Rules include one submission per person, no more than 30 characters, no profanity or politically-inspired names will be considered and […]
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