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Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’
Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman, who has completed her U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas and now is certified as “Airman” earned airman of the year honors from…
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Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney
The Hopkins Junior High Conduct of Meetings team placed second in the regional tournament Wednesday and now is heading to state to compete in a couple of weeks. Team members…
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Martin man reported missing found safe
A Martin man reported missing Sunday night after leaving his home has since been located back at his house. Kassandra Sego of Martin Monday morning posted a plea of Facebook…
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Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn
The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department responded to a report around noon Sunday of a structure fire at a residence in Yankee Springs Township. With the aid from Mutual Aid…
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Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe
The Hopkins Schools’ band program has launched a fund-raiser honoring the memory of David Lowe, who was band director from 1982 to 2010. He died June 29, 2024. Students and…
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Semi jackknifes on 131 exit south of Martin
The Gun Plain and Martin fire departments early Thursday morning were summoned to the scene of a jackknifed semi truck-trailer on the U.S.-131 expressway at 112th Avenue. Authorities said some…
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Storm closes 3 local schools Thursday
The Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school districts all called off classes for Thursday, Feb. 13, because of a winter snowstorm that quickly moved into the area Wednesday afternoon and evening.…
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Repair shop owner seeks info about thefts
Self-employed repair shop owner and proprietor Brian Wilson of Wayland has reported that a variety of equipment and tools at his were stolen. Missing are a DeWalt 20v skill saw,…
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Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service
The City of Wayland’s Fire Department medical unit is now officially in service! This 2017 Ford Explorer has replaced the 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The city acquired this vehicle from a…