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Laundromat opens in New Richland
New Richland Farm and Home Supply, formerly Gambles, owner Bruce Meyer opened what he calls a “basic and efficient” laundromat along New Richland’s main street earlier this summer. He says he is glad it was an option for those who had extra cleanup to do after recent flooding, and for those whose washers or dryers may have been damaged. He points out customers can accomplish their work more quickly at the laundromat because they can use more than one machine at a time.
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK: PAS takes mid-game leads, but Waseca still sweeps
NEW ULM — Here’s the good news. The Pipestone Area Schools volleyball team possessed the lead in each of the first two sets versus Waseca during the Big South Crossover Saturday at New Ulm High School. Now, it’s time for the sad news — the Bluejays still swept...
Mayo announces permanent closure of New Richland clinic
In late June, the Mayo Clinic Health System clinic building in New Richland experienced significant damage from weather-related flooding, which resulted in a temporary closure. After a thorough assessment, Mayo Clinic Health System has determined that the building is no longer safe for staff or patient care and will not reopen. The news came the same day as the announcement that the Waterville Mayo Clinic also will not reopen. “Providing...
Over 2,500 in Faribault lost power in storms; Xcel crews cleared 5,000 trees statewide
Several thunderstorms with winds reaching 50 mph or more left thousands of residents without power Thursday evening, but crews from Xcel Energy were on it for the city and the state at large.
Wes Moore apologizes for Bronze Star ‘mistake’ after lengthy Walz military debacle
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) confessed to making “an honest mistake” after it was revealed he misrepresented his military record years ago. Moore claimed the military “awarded me the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge” on an application to join a prestigious White House fellowship in 2006, according to a New York Times report […]
Shocking Audio: Minnesota Serial Killer Cries and Confesses to Police
Who doesn't love a creepy true-crime story? Minnesota isn't well known for serial killers, like its neighbor Wisconsin, but the story and the audio of Minnesota's most notorious serial killer will give you chills. Unlike Wisconsin, you may find it difficult to name a serial killer from Minnesota, but that...
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
The latest in a string of severe storms rolled through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. There were several reports of tornadoes, and several thousand are still without power on Friday morning.Submit your photos and videos here
Walz addresses controversy over saying he served ‘in war’
In an exclusive CNN interview, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz sit down with CNN’s Dana Bash. Walz said his “record speaks for itself” when asked about clarifications his campaign has made regarding his time serving in the Army National Guard.
Another Invasive Water Species Disrupts Minnesota’s Ecosystem
Invasive species. We hear about them a lot these days. The Spiny Waterflea is another one; except this one is microscopic, and also known as 'zooplankton.' The Spiny Waterflea lives in open water, and is almost clear; just an opaque color. The Spiny waterflea has one single long tail, that...
$3.3 million available for biofuel infrastructure at Minnesota gas stations
(The Center Square) – Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability. Gov. Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award more than $3.3 million to service stations to invest in E25-compatible equipment. E25 is a gasoline blend made up of 25% ethanol and 75% gasoline. “Investing in...
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