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January 20, 2025

BROWN COUNTY TO LIFT SLEEPY EYE LAKE VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS WEDNESDAY MORNING

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will life the vehicle restrictions on Sleepy Eye lake at 9 Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office restricted vehicle traffic on the lake after areas of open water were discovered in various places on the lake.

January 20, 2025

Gary Neubauer, Mario Desouza and Allen Stellmach

The Knights of Columbus trio discussed KC projects and the upcoming pancake breakfast on Sunday.

January 20, 2025

Gaylord Chamber’s next President Luncheon is Thursday, January 30.

Gaylord Chamber of Commerce President Mike Feterl mentioned the next President Luncheon is Thursday, January 30, 11:30am-12:15pm at the Gaylord Legion. He also talked about reaching out to members and new members and get their input on what goals and views they have for the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce. […]

January 20, 2025

TWO FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTY BARN

Authorities in Yellow Medicine County are investigating after two people were found unresponsive in a hog barn Saturday night near Clarkfield. Deputies discovered the person who reported the incident removing the victims from the barn. They provided life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. Both victims were airlifted to HCMC in Minneapolis where their current conditions are […]

January 18, 2025

Amy Johnson

Brown County Historical Society Executive Director, Amy Johnson says the Society is in the planning stages for 2025, suggestions are always welcome.

January 17, 2025

NO VEHICLES ON SLEEPY EYE LAKE

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is restricting all vehicle traffic on Sleepy Eye Lake due to open water and unsafe ice conditions. This includes all ATVs, trucks, cars and snowmobiles. This is due to several open water areas on the lake and at the North public landing. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will continue to […]

January 17, 2025

MAN FACING CHARGES IN HOWK HIT-AND-RUN

A St. Paul man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run New Year’s morning that seriously injured a New Ulm native. Maurice Carter faces one count of criminal vehicular operation in connection with the incident that injured Michaela Howk. Investigators said they talked with Carter on Tuesday and he allegedly admitted to hitting Howk […]

January 17, 2025

BIG UPTICK IN NOROVIRUS CASES

Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in norovirus cases this winter. The state Department of Health reported 76 outbreaks last month affecting over 1500 people. This number is more than double the usual cases reported. So far this month, there have been 26 additional outbreaks. Health officials remind anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting […]

January 16, 2025

GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR UNVEIL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled their 2025 biennial budget Thursday calling for a reduction in spending and the first sales tax cut in state history. The proposal also calls for closing tax loopholes for services offered by wealth managers and lawyers, combats fraud and sets Minnesota up for success for years to […]

January 16, 2025

OLIVIA POLICE INVESTIGATE METH BAGGIE FOUND AT CASEY’S

A Willmar woman is in the Renville County jail suspected of second degree possession of a controlled substance. Olivia police was called to the Casey’s General Store at 8:12 Wednesday morning after staff reported finding a baggie of a suspected controlled substance on the floor. Law enforcement was handed the baggie containing a crystalline substance […]