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Blues Fest goes into the late evening tonight in St. Peter's Minnesota Square Park. Plenty more music to enjoy.

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“That time is very valuable right now. Please know that we are using the gift of time, so that we are ready when you, or your family, need medical care.” - Local hospital leaders explain how social distancing is helping them prepare for the pandemic peak. https://t.co/tEgOT7rEt4

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Winterfest returns to St. Peter soon with the kickoff ceremony and Medallion starting Jan. 31. We'll have the hunt clues at https://t.co/0bRBfffUKC. https://t.co/fA06Gxpc7y

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The third fatal crash in two days in Nicollet County occurred Tuesday afternoon, according to the State Patrol. https://t.co/GnHPUkTQEd

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A second fatal tractor-versus-car crash occurred at Hwy. 14 and County Road 37 in Nicollet County Monday afternoon, just hours after a 17-year-old was killed on Hwy. 111. https://t.co/79dhndFWiK

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A 17-year-old girl from St. Peter was reportedly killed in a crash just north of Nicollet Monday. https://t.co/sxOb4JUXr4

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St. Peter does not often issue snow emergencies, but asks residents to voluntarily move vehicles off the street during snow events. https://t.co/b1vZPNDWtV

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Many local districts are closed today. https://t.co/hfuLvjCPoS

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Another bout of mostly light snow made its way across Minnesota Wednesday, but that was just the start of the wintry weather. The flakes were followed by dangerous cold early Thursday, and a major snowstorm is still expected. https://t.co/4gf4Zc7g32

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A Waseca police officer shot Monday night while responding to a call is in critical but stable condition at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. https://t.co/avSgveiOV8

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The roads are becoming more difficult to maneuver as snow piles up in the area. https://t.co/toy87K5Hpo

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A St. Peter man and Le Center woman sustained non-life threatening injuries in a head-on crash on Hwy. 99 near Le Center Monday evening, according to a Minnesota State Patrol report. https://t.co/ajpDiH0ZpP

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported hazardous roads in the area Monday, as snow and ice piled up, and conditions are not expected to immediately improve. https://t.co/HfZifuBL6Y

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Good news for those traveling in and/or out of New Ulm. https://t.co/yWpI102RPC

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The boy's name was shared by authorities late Sunday afternoon. https://t.co/H1o6d1potO

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Before you make an end of the year donation to a charity, make sure you protect yourself from a possible scam. St. Peter Police Chief Matthew Peters offers the following suggestions to resident. https://t.co/gLmttKqhK2

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City crews will be doing snow removal in the downtown area on Monday and Tuesday. https://t.co/MNEiWNEkrv

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Hwy. 99 on the edge of St. Peter is temporarily closed, as MnDOT performs repairs on the railroad tracks. https://t.co/mVsr1Czssn

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St. Peter Public Schools are closed and conferences are canceled Wednesday. https://t.co/4YbvAlAfrX

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After getting stalled from its original opening on Sunday, Neisen's Riverside Sports Bar announced it would be opening 10 a.m. Tuesday instead. https://t.co/zNI9qyAqkq