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Mustang holiday tradition

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Photo by Dwayne Black Fans at Southwest Minnesota State University were getting into the holiday spirit between Saturday’s men’s and women’s basketball games. Kids had a chance to meet Santa Claus (above), and enjoy treats and a coloring activity. Having a meet-and-greet with Santa is a ...

Fatal crash reported in Murray County

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CURRIE — A fatal crash was reported Monday morning on U.S. Highway 59 west of Currie, the Minnesota State Patrol said. A State Patrol report did not identify the driver of a semi truck involved in the crash, but said he was a 58-year-old man from Minneota. Further crash details would be ...

Man injured in Balaton hit-and-run incident; one arrest made

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BALATON — A rural Balaton man was arrested in connection with a hit and run incident that injured a pedestrian Saturday night, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident is still under investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said. Around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, the Sheriff’s ...

New National Guard Armory opens in New Ulm

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NEW ULM — The city has been home to the Minnesota National Guard Armory for 110 years, and with the completion of a new and modern armory, it will continue to serve as the guard’s home for another century. Monday, a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new armory, ...

Santa and his helpers in Granite Falls

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Photo by Dwayne Black The Andrew Volstead House Museum in Granite Falls had some special visitors on Sunday, as Santa and his reindeer made a stop outside the museum (above). The event drew close to 300 people, members of the Granite Falls Historical Society board said in a social media post.

Business Briefs for Dec. 23

Business

Goedtke named to Cambridge 2026 Circle of Excellence CarlaAnn Goedtke, MRFC, CPFA, CSA of Investors Choice Financial Services Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Circle of Excellence qualifier by their financial solutions firm, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (Cambridge). The Circle of ...