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Watershed District to reapply for bonding funds for dredging next year
The Shell Rock River Watershed District administrator said Wednesday the district will reapply for state bonding funds next year to complete the Fountain Lake dredging ...
Top Stories
Walz announces $7.7M in support of farmers affected by COVID-19
Gov. Tim Walz, along with Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen, made three stops in southeast Minnesota Monday ...
Arik Matson returns home
FREEBORN — Led by an escort of law enforcement officers and first responders, Waseca Officer Arik Matson returned ...
The great pumpkin patch
Halverson Elementary School kindergarteners and preschoolers usually take field trips to a pumpkin patch each year. This year, ...
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: 20 new deaths reported statewide
Minnesota recorded 20 more COVID-19 deaths on Thursday and more than 1,500 new cases. The new deaths follow a record high day for deaths on ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Zimmer, Vikings left to ponder where to turn in 1-5 season
EAGAN — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was assessing his team’s 40-23, Week 6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with reporters on Monday when the ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, October 22, 2020 11:01 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott
WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott Thursday to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate, keeping ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:11 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Judge dismisses 1 charge against former officer in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota judge has dismissed a third-degree murder charge filed against the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd’s ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:07 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Counterfeit money and other reports
Police received a report at 2:16 a.m. Thursday of two fake counterfeit $20 bills at 906 W. Front St. The customer did not remember where ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:04 am
News
Walz signs public works bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz signed a massive public works bill into law Wednesday that he said will improve Minnesota’s infrastructure and ensure construction crews are kept ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:18 pm
Health Updates
Mayo Clinic Health System to transition COVID-19 testing sites indoors
Mayo Clinic Health System will transition its COVID-19 testing sites to new indoor locations next Wednesday for safety of patients and staff during the winter, ...
by Submitted, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:30 pm
News
Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of ...
by Associated Press, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:13 pm
News
Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session
WASHINGTON — Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill are inching forward, but it’s clear the window for action before the Nov. 3 election is closing ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:11 pm
Health Updates
Daily COVID-19 update: Minnesota reports 35 new COVID-19 deaths, 2 in Mower County
Minnesota reported 35 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, including two additional deaths in Mower County, tying a single-day record set May 28, according to the Minnesota ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 11:28 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Dirt bike stolen and other reports
A 1980 red Honda dirt bike was reported taken from the back of a trailer at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday at 2019 E. Main St. The ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:07 am
Elections & Campaigns
Poll: Many in U.S. distrust campaign info
In a presidential election year that has thrown the country’s divisions into stark relief, Americans can agree on this: Misinformation about government and politics is ...
by Associated Press, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:57 am
Cops, Courts & Fires
Defense attorney argues anew to move trial of ex-officers in George Floyd’s killing
The defense attorney for one of the former police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing is arguing that the trial should be moved from Minneapolis ...
by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:45 am
Elections & Campaigns
District 27A candidates face off in forum
District 27A candidates on Tuesday shared opinions on everything from agriculture and the COVID-19 pandemic to priorities for the upcoming legislative session and whether to ...
by Sarah Stultz, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 8:42 am
News
County board approves CARES Act spending
The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved various expenditures to be paid for out of the county’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:25 pm
Featured News
5 things to do this week
1. MatsonStrong drive-thru celebration Waseca Officer Arik Matson came home to Freeborn on Monday, nine months after suffering a gunshot wound to the head while on ...
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:25 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Working to save more lives
Freeborn Fire Department hopes to get second LUCAS CPR machine
by Colleen Harrison, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:24 pm
News
This Week in History: Vigil held for Jacob Wetterling in Albert Lea on 1-year anniversary of disappearance
Oct. 22, 1990: A candlelight vigil for Jacob Wetterling was held at Zion Lutheran Church. Wetterling was abducted at gunpoint one year earlier near St. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:23 pm
Cops, Courts & Fires
Court Dispositions: Oct. 15-19, 2020
Freeborn County District Court Oct. 15 Erik Gamino, 19, 611 10th Ave. NW, Austin. Count 1: Driver’s license – driving without a valid license ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:22 pm
Editorials
Editorial: Effects of bullying can have long-term impacts
It can happen anywhere — in the classroom, in the hallway, in the bathroom, outside on school grounds or before or after school on the ...
by Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:16 pm
Columnists
Sarah Stultz: Clock is running down on campaign season
Election season is drawing to a close. As I write this, we only have two weeks until Election Day, and I don’t know about you, ...
by Sarah Stultz, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:15 pm
Columnists
Al Batt: An eerie yearie is 2020
I looked for toad feathers. The unexpected is expected in 2020, so this might be the year to find toad feathers. The year has provided a ...
by Al Batt, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:14 pm
Columnists
My Point of View: Looking out for each other key for success in rural areas
Freeborn County maintains a strong rural identity, and agriculture is still a shared experience among many who live here. People “stick” and rural communities succeed ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:13 pm
Columnists
Guest Column: Goals for a next term in legislative office
I would like to say thank you to the people of 27A for allowing me the honor of serving you at the Minnesota Capitol as ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:12 pm
Letters to the Editor
Paid political letter: Hagedorn is wrong on health care
Rep. Hagedorn tells voters government-funded health care will close rural hospitals. Hagedorn presents this as a proven fact and a reason to abolish the Affordable ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:08 pm
Letters to the Editor
Paid political letter: I value biblical charity
What do you value? What are your values? Many people claim Christian values. Christian values are grounded in the Bible. Many people base their values ...
by Submitted, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:07 pm
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