ST. PAUL — In 2025, the Minnesota House had a rare 67-67 tie between Republicans and Democrats that resulted a delayed start to the legislative session. State Rep. Paul Torkelson, R-Hanska, has offered a novel method of preventing further ties. He recently proposed a bill to increase the ...
MARSHALL — Organizations that provide crime victim services in Minnesota are bracing for a potential 20% cut in available state funding. “It is concerning. These are essential services,” said Carrie Buddy, executive director of New Horizons Crisis Center. Becci ten Bensel, executive ...
MARSHALL — The table was set with colorful dishes at Boulder Creek Assisted Living. But the 11 guests who took their seats Thursday morning weren’t just there to have lunch. Before the start of the meal, Boulder Creek assisted living director Jan Mason went over a recipe and tips for making ...
LUCAN — Blizzard conditions last weekend got in the way of Lucan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. But the festivities will still go on. Organizers said the 40th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lucan will be held Sunday instead. According to the updated schedule on the ...
SLEEPY EYE — Trade policy and rising input costs were among concerns often mentioned by agriculture leaders and farmers at a Minnesota Farmers Union People’s Town Hall at Sleepy Eye Brewing Wednesday. Rising fuel costs got lots of attention. “Rising input costs are killing farmers. ...
MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners approved some additional conditions on a permit for a gravel pit south of Ghent. Commissioners voted in favor of a permit with conditions including limits on when the gravel pit could operate, and calling for dust control spray on the road ...