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BREAKING NEWS (Carver County News) A 30-year-old Waconia man reportedly died shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 after the vehicle he was driving slid off into oncoming traffic on a wet Highway 5 near Arboretum Road in Chanhassen.
Delano third grader’s birthday helps babies (Herald-Journal.com) DELANO, MN – For her ninth birthday, Mollie Lohmann of Delano didn’t ask for toys, clothes, or jewelry. Instead, all she could think about was helping tiny babies through the Lullaby Ministry of Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC).
Hennepin Co. political parties offer nearby caucus locations on Feb. 2 (Delano Eagle) Minnesota political parties will offer numerous precinct caucus locations in Hennepin County - most of them starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2. Arriving 15 to 30 minutes in advance for registration is recommended.
West metro town briefs (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen will host a free job fair from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday in the cafeteria at Normandale Community College, 9700 France Av. S., Bloomington. Employers will have an opportunity to set up booths and discuss opportunities for job seekers.
How to help Haiti from Delano (Herald-Journal.com) DELANO, MN – A number of local churches and organizations are stepping up to help out victims of the recent earthquake that devastated Haiti. Late last week, the Delano Clergy Ministerium donated $200 to Catholic Relief Services in Haiti.
Garfield Heights native Scotty Kormos keeps CMT hit 'Singing Bee' on the beat (The Cleveland Plain Dealer) Garfield Heights native Scotty Kormos honed his craft with Northeast Ohio bands, and now supplies a solid beat as the drummer for the house band of the CMT hit show "The Singing Bee."
Corcoran submits draft comp plan (South Crow River News) The Corcoran City Council approved submitting the city's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update to the Metropolitan Council. The council also heard an update about city hall geothermal repair and appointed a deputy city clerk/bookkeeper.
Crunch defenseman Reese coming out of funk (CNYCentral.com) After just four assists in his first 22 games, Crunch defenseman Dylan Reese has woken up offensively recently.