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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 […]

May 28, 2024

MN Alliance on Problem Gambling Urges Consumer Protections to Sports Gambling Bill

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (May 28, 2024) — The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MNAPG), a gambling-neutral organization, says the failure to legalize sports gambling in Minnesota is an important opportunity for lawmakers to re-engineer any future bill to include a framework that includes important consumer protections. MNAPG stresses that it will be critical to ensure that if and when Minnesota […]

May 28, 2024

Suspect Sought in High-speed Chase

Authorities are looking for the driver involved in a high-speed chase in Kandiyohi County Sunday after the suspect eluded officers. At abut 2:00am Sunday, a Kandiyohi County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a motor vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Kandiyohi County Road 26 (60th Ave) NE in Green Lake […]

May 23, 2024

Renville County Road 6 Closing for Road Improvements

(Olivia) Beginning today (May 23), Renville County Road 6 from 850th Avenue to approximately one-half (½) mile into Kandiyohi County will be closed for road improvements and motorists are advised to follow the marked detour. County officials say the project is expected to be complete by July 31.        

May 23, 2024

Minneapolis to host two-night WWE SummerSlam in 2026

After missing out on WrestleMania, Minneapolis was given a major consolation prize by WWE after being named the host for SummerSlam 2026. WWE confirmed the news Wednesday morning, revealing that U.S. Bank Stadium will host the two-night extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, 2026. It will be the first pay-per-view held in the Twin […]

May 23, 2024

Kandiyohi County Deputy Will Not Face Charges In January Death

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — A Kandiyohi County deputy will not face criminal charges in connection with a death of a Willmar man in January. Seventy-five-year-old Michael Yanacheak died after the deputy used a stun gun during an attempted eviction. Yanacheak fell and hit his head, leading the medical examiner to declare his death a homicide […]

May 23, 2024

Reps Baker and Lang Hosting Town Hall in Willmar

Saint Paul, MN — The 2024 legislative session came to a close earlier this week and Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, and Sen. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, are inviting constituents to a town hall meeting next week to discuss the session and answer questions. The meeting takes place from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday (May 29th) in […]

May 22, 2024

Scott Van Binsbergen Files Candidacy For State Representative

MONTEVIDEO MN – Lifelong resident, father of three, active community volunteer and conservative Republican businessman Scott Van Binsbergen today officially filed for the office of State Representative in District 16A. Van Binsbergen, the Republican-endorsed candidate, filed his candidacy at the office of the Chippewa County Auditor/Treasurer in Montevideo on the first day of candidate filings. […]

May 22, 2024

Live Stream Now at Split Rock Lighthouse

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Split Rock Lighthouse is famous for its scenic beauty, stunning views of the surrounding wilderness, and unpredictable weather. Thanks to a new around-the-clock livestream, the public can now get a view of conditions at the site at any time, no matter where they are in the world. “Ever since I started working at Split […]

May 22, 2024

U.S. Army Corps Releasing Water from Lac qui Parle Dam

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will maintain higher-than-normal flows at Lac qui Parle Dam near Watson to assess conditions from high water a few years ago. The minor deviation will lower the reservoir from 938 feet to 934 feet. The Corp urges everyone to […]
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