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May 31, 2024

Governor Walz Joins Veterans, Community Leaders to Dedicate New Veterans Home in Montevideo

Alongside veterans and community leaders, Governor Tim Walz today officially dedicated the new veterans home in Montevideo. The Montevideo Veterans Home is one of three new Minnesota veterans homes that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) opened this year. “Minnesota remains committed to our veterans. The opening of the Montevideo Veterans Home, the third […]

May 31, 2024

Marshall-based Runnings to Acquire Home of Economy

(Learfield News/Marshall, MN) — Runnings, headquartered in Marshall, is acquiring Home of Economy, a long-standing family-owned company with eight stores in North Dakota. The strategic move will bolster Runnings’ presence in 90 locations across 12 states and bring a broader range of products and services to the communities they serve. The deal between Runnings and […]

May 31, 2024

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Thursday afternoon just west of Willmar. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Barry Lokken of Appleton was taken to CentraCare Willmar for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says he was traveling westbound on Highway 40, lost control of the vehicle and it went into […]

May 31, 2024

MDVA Seeking MN Vietnam Veterans to Tell Their Story

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for Vietnam-era Veterans to share their stories during a three-day event this June marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences about their time in the service […]

May 30, 2024

Dedication Ceremony at MN Veterans Home in Montevideo

An official dedication ceremony is being held Friday (May 31) for the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. The Montevideo community along with elected officials, civic leaders, Veterans Service Organizations, volunteers, donors, and Veteran Advocates are expected to gather for the ceremony. Along with the Veterans Homes in Preston and Bemidji, the Montevideo Home at […]

May 29, 2024

High Pollen Count in Montevideo

High pollen counts for the Montevideo area over the next few days. At least it isn’t snowing!                

May 29, 2024

STUDY: Possible Link Between Tattoos and Lymphoma Revealed

A new study out of Sweden finds that people with tattoos have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. For the study, published in eClinicalMedicine, 11,905 participants were directed to answer a questionnaire about lifestyle factors to determine if they were tattooed. The risk associated with tattoo exposure appears to be highest […]

May 29, 2024

Spicer Attorney/Spouse Facing Drug Charges

SPICER — A lawyer from the Spicer area with a large following on social media was arrested last week for alleged possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. The West Central Tribune reports on Thursday (May 23), the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant at the home of 42-year-old Nicholas Robert Rekieta and his spouse […]

May 28, 2024

Teen Injured in Willmar Drive-by Shooting

A 16-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting in Willmar Sunday night. At about 10:40pm, police were dispatched to the 700 block of 4th St SE on the report of gunshots. Officers arrived and were informed that the victim had been taken to the hospital by private vehicle with a reported injury from the drive-by […]

May 28, 2024

SURVEY: 61.8% of Non-Swimmers in America Are Women

A new survey from Poolonomics highlights a significant gender gap in swimming proficiency, revealing that 61.8% of American adults who cannot swim are women. According to Poolonomics, the study surveyed 3,000 adults across all 50 states, finding that nearly one in six adults lack swimming skills. The survey also shows that coastal states do not […]
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