Man Dies in Tractor Rollover in Le Sueur County
A 70-year-old Le Sueur County man died Wednesday morning following a tractor rollover. The sheriff's office says it happened in Lexington Township around 9:40 Wednesday morning. Joseph Schatz was trapped under the tractor. He was extricated, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful [...]
Man pleads guilty in massive Minnesota methamphetamine bust
A north Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty in connection with what federal authorities believe to be the largest single methamphetamine bust in Minnesota history. Federal prosecutors say 34-year-old Fernando Ramos-Meza pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to distribute about 191 pounds [...]
Career Navigator Program had another successful year at SCC
The Career Navigator Program had another successful year, which will wrap up tomorrow, Friday, April 26 with the last group of approximately 140 ninth graders visiting South Central College. The students come from Maple River and St. James High School. This the [...]
Public can watch the alpacas at Sibley Farm get a haircut
Watch the alpacas at Sibley Farm get a haircut in Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue, at 8 a.m., Monday, April 29 (rain or shine event). About five to 10 pounds of fleece is usually sheared from the alpaca. Softer than wool, light and [...]
Tax plans divide lawmakers as session end looms
Governor Walz and Senate Republicans are sharply divided on their tax plans this session. Senate Republicans say their plan benefits 96-percent of Minnesota taxpayers--and half will see tax relief. "This is a zero tax increase, it gives $800 million back [...]
Fans to Celebrate Prince
Starting today (THU), Prince fans from around the world will visit Minnesota as part of the third annual "Celebration 2019". It began as a tribute to Prince after his death at his Paisley Park home three years ago. There will [...]
Man Found Dead Outside Montgomery Home
A man was found unresponsive outside of a rural Montgomery home. According to the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office, the man was found just after 8:00 Wednesday morning. Authorities say he walked away from a group home on April 20. They [...]
Rep. Hagedorn To Tour Hoffman Farm in New Ulm
On Thursday, Apr. 25, Rep. Jim Hagedorn will join the Farmers for Free Trade Event at Hoffman Farm in New Ulm. Farmers for Free Trade shared the following information about the event: Farmers for Free Trade will host a farm [...]
SROC Releases Weekly Crop and Weather Update
Below you will find the daily maximum and minimum air temperatures, 2-inch soil temps, and 24-hour precipitation amounts for this week. These values are recorded at 8 AM and reflect the conditions for the previous 24-hour period (8 AM to [...]