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January 29, 2025

Fatal Crash Near Cedar Mills

One person died and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a straight truck northeast of Cedar Mills Tuesday morning. The State Patrol says 66-year-old Roxanne Stordahl of McIntosh died at the scene. She was driving the SUV westbound on 230th Street. The driver and passenger of the straight truck, […]

January 28, 2025

Montevideo School Board Selects Superintendent

Montevideo, MN— At a special board meeting last week, the Montevideo School Board unanimously voted to select Dr. Jamie Skjeveland as the district’s next superintendent. “We believe Mr. Skjeveland has the qualifications and skills to move the school district forward, and we are excited about him joining our school district,” said Andrew Stenson, Montevideo Public […]

January 28, 2025

No Injuries in Meeker County Fire

A house, garage, and shed were destroyed by a fire in Meeker County early Sunday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says at about 3:17am, they received a report of a house fire in the 31000 block of CSAH 2 in Forest City Township. On arrival, deputies saw the house, garage, and a nearby shed were engulfed […]

January 24, 2025

Kandiyohi Co Murder Suspect Competency Hearing

(Willmar, MN) Kandiyohi County Judge Stephen Wentzell is considering whether to order a mental competency examination for murder suspect 26-year-old Ameer Musa Matariyeh of Minneapolis. He’s accused of shooting and killing a 55-year-old New London man and wounding a 25-year-old rural Lake Lillian man in October. Matariyeh’s attorney William Walker said an exam would give […]

January 24, 2025

Governor Walz Proposes $887 Million Infrastructure Plan

(Learfield News/Mankato, MN) — The 887-million-dollar infrastructure plan proposed by Governor Tim Walz Thursday would fund projects to protect drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development. The governor’s bonding bill would also invest a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters and provide 10 million dollars for Rapidan Dam recovery efforts. More than 144 million […]

January 23, 2025

Mental Competency Hearing for Murder Suspect in Willmar

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) There’s a hearing today (Thurs) in Kandiyohi County on whether a Minneapolis man charged with a murder near Willmar should undergo a mental competency exam. Twenty-six-year-old Ameer Musa Matariyeh is accused of shooting and killing 55-year-old Jerome Skluzacek of New London during a carjacking attempt on the Highway 23 Bypass south of […]

January 23, 2025

“My Town” Docuseries Features Rural MN Communities

(Learfield News) A docuseries titled “My Town” was launched last year and season 1 featured seven rural communities across four states, including Perham, Willmar, Chisholm, and Farmington. Director and Host Cory Hepola says the series aims to dispel common myths about rural living: The “My Town” producers announced that they’ll feature in Season 2 eight […]

January 22, 2025

Montevideo School Board to Interview Superintendent Finalists

The Montevideo Public School Board unanimously selected three semi-finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The semi-finalists are: Aimee Fearing, Director of Early Learning and Engagement, Fridley Public Schools, MN Barry Schmidt, Superintendent, Jackson County Central, MN Jamie Skjeveland, Superintendent, Crosby-Ironton School District, MN The school board has scheduled interviews for the semi-finalists […]

January 21, 2025

Two Recovering After Being Found Unresponsive Hog Barn

Authorities have released more information on the two people that were found unresponsive in a hog barn in Yellow Medicine County Saturday. The Sheriff Office says after being taken out of the barn and initiating life-saving measures, 32-year-old Luke Stevens and 30-year-old Melissa Stevens of Rural Hazel Run were flown to Hennepin County Medical Center […]

January 20, 2025

Two People Found Unresponsive in Yellow Medicine Hog Barn

Two people were flown to HCMC in Minneapolis for treatment after being found unresponsive at a hog farm in Yellow Medicine County Saturday afternoon. According to a news release, when deputies arrived on scene the caller had removed the individuals from the hog barn in Friendship Township. Life-saving measures were performed by deputies until EMS […]

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