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Continue ReadingState investigative unit helping local authorities
A statewide criminal investigative unit is helping to find who is responsible for two homemade bomb devices.
Continue ReadingAuthorities looking for homemade bombs
Local authorities are searching in Winnebago for homemade bomb devices Saturday night.
Continue ReadingHit-and-run victim identified, vehicle seized
Fairmont authorities are releasing the name of a hit-and-run victim and have seized a vehicle they believe was involved in the incident late Sunday night.
Continue ReadingGCA planning “multi-million dollar” expansion
Plans are moving forward for a “multi-million dollar” project at Genesis Classical Academy (GCA) in Winnebago.
Continue ReadingPolice making progress in hit-and-run incident
The case of a hit-and-run accident late Sunday night in Fairmont could be wrapped up soon.
Continue ReadingFairmont police searching for hit-and-run suspect
Fairmont police are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run late Sunday night that critically injured an elderly man.
Continue ReadingHearing on police department draws big crowd
A standing-room crowd packed the Municipal Center meeting room for a public hearing Tuesday night on the future of the Winnebago Police Department.
Continue ReadingBEA School District to address student behavior
A new staff member will be dealing with student misbehavior at Blue Earth Area School District next school year.
Continue ReadingCouncil considers future of police department
For now, the overall consensus of the City Council and residents who attended a meeting is to maintain the Winnebago Police Department.
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office to collect unwanted prescriptions
Faribault County residents are being encouraged to turn in unneeded prescription medication during a nation-wide effort.
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