Today's Local News Headlines

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Thin Ice Still a Problem 

Local authorities say that as the unusually mild winter weather continues, thin ice also continues to be a major problem on several area lakes...more

Humphrey Elementary Nominated for Top Education Award 

Officials with the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district have announced that the Humphrey Elementary School in Waverly has been nominated for consideration for a top award from the U-S Department of Education...more

Health Officials Say Tobacco Companies Getting Creative With Products 

Each year over 55-hundred Minnesotans die from a tobacco-related illness. Although youth and adult smoking rates continue to decline, critics say tobacco companies are finding alternative ways to get people hooked...more

Spare Tire Not Always a Given in Newer Vehicles 

A lot of people grumbled when auto makers switched over many years ago to the "donut" sized spare tire. If you have a newer vehicle, your grumbling may turn to disbelief if you have a flat and find that your new car doesn't even come with a spare...more