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Ridgewater expands training range for truck drivers

To better meet the needs of a trucking industry desperate for trained drivers, Ridgewater College is expanding and upgrading its hands-on training range for truck drivers seeking their commercial driver’s license (CDL).Thanks to a $1.5 million Targeted Capital Communities Project grant from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Ridgewater is significantly expanding its training range on the southwest side of its Willmar campus.

Chippewa County Courts

Chippewa County Sheriff’s DepartmentPalomo, Johnny Anthony, Montevideo; Offense date 9/6/24 DL - No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/21/24 Guilty; Disposition 9/21/24 Convicted; Court Decision 9/21/24 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.

Cold Weather Rule took effect Oct. 1

The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule took effect Tuesday, and Xcel Energy wants to ensure that residential customers who need assistance paying their energy bills this winter can get the help they need.Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service disconnection from Oct.