Southeast Minnesota schools continue to go the distance thanks to a funding boost.

Thank you for those who volunteered their time to make the Health and Wellness Fair at the Senior Center a success.

Mower County Public Health plans two free pandemic H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics.

A H1N1 vaccination clinic has been scheduled for Nov. 19 in Grand Meadow for children between 5 and 9. The youngsters represent a new group of people eligible for vaccines - previously, Mower County Public Health had been focusing on health care workers, people who work with youth and pregnant women.

A Wisconsin man faces two gross misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving down Interstate 90 while drunk Thursday night.

Karen O'Neill from Edina, shops in Sterling Main Street Thursday. O'Neill was one of about 75 women that came to Austin on motorcoach to shop at Sterling.

Listed are Meteorological events that happened on November 7th: 1837 One of the most intense hurricanes ever to strike Hawaii brought winds of 115 mph to Hilo.

Police Report, Nov. 1

Steve Hovda may soon be able to drive his mini-truck in Mower County. He's just not sure where else he'll be able to drive it.

G. MEADOW 48, L-O 8 'Larks run, run, run to win GRAND MEADOW -- Caleb Leichtnam and Michael Gehling combined for more than 300 yards rushing as the Superlarks rolled past L-O to grab a share of the Southeast Conference title and the No.

Some local teachers are bringing the outside world inside the classroom. Wednesday, the first of several gubernatorial candidates met face to face with the AP Government class in Grand Meadow.

The M.E.A. weekend is bringing new concerns regarding the H1N1 flu. The health department says 215 Minnesota schools reported outbreaks last week, that's up from 125 the week before.

STEWARTVILLE -- Richard W. Jacobson of Stewartville, formerly of Grand Meadow, died Monday at the Stewartville Care Center, where he had been a resident for the past two years.

Police Report, Oct. 9

Police report, Oct. 6

ROCHESTER -- Marleen Joyce Koball, 75, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Police report, Sept. 25

A fire in Dexter destroyed an unoccupied house and injured no one early Tuesday.

Police report, Sept. 21

A Grand Meadow teenager suffered second-degree burns Wednesday after a fire started at his house.