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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 […]

November 19, 2024

Senator Frentz named Minnesota Milk’s 2024 Legislator of the Year

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Milk Producers Association today announced its 2024 Legislator of the Year, Senator Nick Frentz (18, DFL). The award was presented at Annexstad Dairy Farm in Nicollet County in September. The association will formally recognize Senator Frentz during its annual Dairy Dinner banquet on the evening of February 4, 2025, in […]

November 19, 2024

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November 19, 2024

Investigation of Bomb Threat at BOLD School

Authorities beefed up security Monday at BOLD School in Olivia after an employee reported a note referencing a bomb threat last week. The Olivia Police Department said as a precaution, Olivia Police with assistance from the Renville County Sheriff’s Office, deployed additional officers and deputies to the BOLD School during morning arrivals. Officers and school […]

November 18, 2024

Water Rescues in Kandiyohi County

Three hunters were rescued in two separate incidents in Kandiyohi County Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office says the first occurred in New London Township after they received a report of two stranded duck hunters on the Middle Fork Crow River who were experiencing early signs of hypothermia after their boat filled with water in wind gusts […]

November 18, 2024

Driver Arrested After Pursuit in Renville Co

A Redwood Falls man was arrested after a police chase in Renville County Sunday evening. The Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted about 3 miles south of Olivia near the intersection of Highway 71 and County Road 17, but the driver did not stop. The chase ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into […]

November 15, 2024

MN Man Facing Multiple Felonies for Firing Warning Shots at Deer Hunters

OGEMA, MN: A Minnesota man is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly fired warning shots at a group of hunters in rural Norman County. Court documents say on Sunday, November 10 a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to rural Gary due to reports of shots fired and threats. On arrival the deputy made contact […]

November 15, 2024

Dwight Yoakam Announces 2025 ‘The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour’ Dates

Dwight Yoakam just announced a massive tour, and he’s bringing some great acts with him. The Pikeville, Kentucky, native just announced his The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour, which will kick off in February 2025. The massive 33-stop tour spans the Midwest to the Southeast, and sadly for those West Coast fans, he will not be […]
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