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Springfield woman sentenced to five years in prison

NEW ULM — A 44-year-old Springfield woman originally charged with 14 criminal sex counts was sentenced to five years, four months in prison in Brown County District Court July 13. Sarah Marie Riederer was convicted of one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. She pled guilty to the charge May 27 and 13 first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges were dismissed. Riederer was sentenced to 64 months at the Shakopee Correctional Facility, credited with one day served and must serve 32 months supervised release. Her prison time may be extended to eight full years for disciplinary…

106 years old

DAWSON — Blanche Benson celebrated her 106th birthday on Tuesday eating cupcakes and chatting with other residents the Johnson Memorial…

A twist on a fairy tale

LAKE BENTON — Longtime actors but first time co-directors Jenna Kor and Tom Schmitt debut for the Opera House putting…

'You cared about our schools'

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District honored members of the Hey family for operating Southwest Coaches bus service for…

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'Crazy' opportunity to support retail businesses

Any time a business closes in Marshall a lot of criticism is directed toward the city, especially on social media. While businesses do close now and then, new businesses are opening up as well. Take a stroll down Main Street and you will notice the changes. You will also find a vibrant retail atmosphere…

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Parent support group may be able to help

To the editor: The teenage years bring incredible growth, but they can also bring challenges that leave families feeling unsure of where to turn. Many teens today are navigating intense school stress, pressure to perform, and the constant comparison that comes with social media. Others are quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm.…

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