Republican races for Minnesota state Senate and House brought more than 250 people out to an endorsing convention in Redwood County over the weekend, organizers said. “We did have a very strong turnout,” said David Sturrock, 15th Senate District chairman. “We had a large number of ...

WINDOM — Five people were killed and eight injured in a head-on crash Friday in Cottonwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash involved a 2016 GMC Terrain and a 2019 Ford Transit Van carrying 12 passengers. The crash was reported at 4:42 p.m. near the intersection ...

NEW ULM — Lykke Books hosted cookbook author Sarah Peterson on Thursday evening for a recipe-swap and book-signing event that drew residents interested in family food traditions and regional cooking. Lykke Books Events Coordinator, Tammi Klawitter said the shop wanted to offer an event that ...

SLEEPY EYE — Sleepy Eye Public School Nurse Tina Cunningham is smiling these days after the school was recently awarded a $44,392.50 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan grant. Cunningham said the Minnesota Department of Education (DOE) grant will be used to train students and staff and purchase ...

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Civic Center’s hockey rink traded ice for adventure, hosting more than 70 recreational vehicles at the 29th annual RV Camper Show presented by Joe’s Camper Sales.  The free event, running through Sunday draws families and enthusiasts eager to explore the latest in ...

ST. PAUL – In 2025, the Minnesota House had a rare 67-67 tie between Republicans and Democrats that resulted a delayed start to the legislative session. State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, has proposed a novel method of preventing further ties. He recently proposed a bill to increase the ...