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November 25, 2024

Ahead of Thanksgiving, Governor Walz Announces $5 Million for Food Security in Minnesota

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Ahead of the holiday season, Governor Tim Walz today announced $5 million in new funding to put food on tables across the state. Governor Walz made the announcement and joined volunteers to stock shelves at the Neighborhood House food shelf in St. Paul.   “All Minnesotans deserve to sit around a […]

November 25, 2024

Enter for a chance to win HOME FREE tickets for their show on 12/6

If you would like to go see HOME FREE,  all you need to do is text the word ‘Christmas’ to 320-269-8815 to be entered to win! It’s that simple!                        

November 25, 2024

Investigation Continues in Kandiyohi Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Friday afternoon and authorities are still trying to identify one of the drivers and vehicle involved. The State Patrol says 68-year-old Gary Bennett of Lake Lillian was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was traveling eastbound on Highway 7. […]

November 25, 2024

Testing of Meeker Co Sirens Suspended for Winter

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has determined the 1 p.m. monthly test of the Meeker County outdoor warning sirens will be canceled for all sirens in Meeker County in December, January, and February. Sheriff Cruze says monthly tests will resume in March. Winter tends to bring extreme weather conditions including: extreme cold, freezing rain/drizzle, ice, […]

November 22, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The best way to kick off your Turkey Day arrives in less than a week for its 98th edition. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on Nov. 28 and will once again feature iconic balloons, memorable floats, and an array of performances by some of music’s biggest names. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al […]

November 21, 2024

Montevideo Organization Among 2 Getting State ‘Support Our Troops’ Grants

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The North Metro Blue Star Mothers of America and the Prairie Five Community Action Council in Montevideo are being awarded Support Our Troops license plate grants. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the Blue Star Mothers is getting nearly $10,000 to provide monthly meals to veterans and family members at […]

November 20, 2024

Driver Charged After Pursuit/Crash in Renville Co

A Redwood Falls man has been charged after a police chase in Renville County Sunday evening. The Renville County Attorney says 19-year-old Carter Thomas Wittman is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer and misdemeanor reckless driving. The Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted about 3 miles south of Olivia near the intersection […]

November 20, 2024

Suspect in Custody in BOLD School Bomb Threat

Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody in connection with last week’s bomb threat at the BOLD School in Olivia. The Olivia Police Department says they’re continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the threat and ensure the safety of all involved. Authorities say the suspect’s identity is being withheld […]

November 20, 2024

Judge Sentences Paynesville Woman for Murdering her Daughter

(Learfield News/Paynesville, MN) — A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman for murdering her disabled daughter. The judge handed 39-year-old Elise Nelson a prison term of 21 years and nine months. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from the loss of oxygen at birth. According to the criminal complaint, […]

November 19, 2024

Governor Walz Appoints Benjamin Pieh to Fill Eighth Judicial District Vacancy

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz Tuesday announced the appointment of Benjamin Pieh as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Pieh will replace the Honorable Thomas W. Van Hon and will be chambered in Montevideo in Chippewa County.   “It is my pleasure to appoint Benjamin Pieh to the Eighth Judicial […]
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