Superior Woman Burns Down Shed
Monday afternoon, police in Superior arrested 58yo Rebecca Bedow for 2nd degree arson. Bedow is accused of using gasoline to set fire to a shed located at 109 South 6th Street. The complaint states that the shed has a value exceeding $750. Bedow is currently being held in the Dickinson [...]
Metal Band Metallica grants $100k to South Central College
The legendary metal band, Metallica, and their foundation, 'All Within My Hands', have come together with South Central College bringing them $100,000. This money will fund scholarships for the students looking to enter into the 'Advanced Agricultural Technician' certificate program at the North Mankato Campus or the 'Machine Tool Technology [...]
MN Republican Lawmakers Request Special Legislative Session
Republican lawmakers in Minnesota are calling for a special legislative session in order to address issues surrounding the state's new cannabis law. The first letter, sent out before the drug became legally available, alleged the law would "effectively legalize marijuana for minors." This was later found to be untrue due [...]
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Accepting Applications for Livestock Grants
Minnesota Farmers and Ranchers Can Now Apply for Livestock Improvement Grants. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for their Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Livestock Investment Grants. Farmers and ranchers in the state have the opportunity to use the grant money towards equipment and physical improvements that [...]
Monday Fire in Estherville
At 8:30am Monday morning, the Estherville Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in Casey's West on Central Ave. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan reported no sign of smoke upon arrival, but stated that the incident may have been caused by a malfunctioning soda machine. Firefighters remained on the scene [...]
MN State Representative Charged With DUIs
32yo State Representative Daniel Wolgamott from the St. Cloud area, faces misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop near Mora last month. Reports by the Minnesota State Patrol confirm that the charges are linked to allegations of driving while intoxicated. On Highway 23, a trooper reported sighting an expired registration on [...]
