Willmar School evacuated

Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar was evacuated Tuesday, after reports of a gas smell in the building. District officials say no one was harmed by the reported gas or the evacuation as students were evacuated to the Willmar Educational and Arts Center. The school was later declared safe and students and staff returned. Reports say […]

League of Women Voters Series

The New Ulm League of Women Voters will continue the conservation forum series at the New Ulm Public Library. The first forum will be Thursday night at 7pm. The two speakers will be Derek Nelson from New Ulm Public Utilities, talking about energy rebates. Also, Turner Hall Executive Director, Andrea Boettger, discussing working with the […]

USDA Invests $2 Million In Clean Energy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, announced that USDA is investing $2 million in 27 renewable energy projects to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Four projects were selected to be funded through the Rural Energy for America program to lower […]

Fairmont Woman Injured in Crash

A Fairmont woman was hurt when her vehicle left the road in crashed early this (Tueday) morning. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, at approximately 5:37am, a Lincoln MKX, driven by 22year old Kirsten Allison Steuber of Fairmont, was eastbound on a wet  highway 60 in Goodhue County, when the vehicle left the road and crashed […]

Knife Assult at Centra Care in Willmar

Police were called to the CentraCare Emergency Department in Willmar Monday morning on an immediate request for assistance with a combative patient that had a knife. Officers arrived and found that a 31-year-old Willmar man who had been in the hospital for an apparent mental health issue had produced a knife and had stabbed a […]

USDA Invests $2 Million in Clean Energy to Strengthen Farms and Businesses in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that USDA is investing $2 million in 27 renewable energy projects to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.   “USDA is committed […]

Lane closures on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria begin April 8

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Starting Monday, April 8, weather permitting, motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will install traffic control devices, replace guardrail and begin building crossovers for the upcoming concrete resurfacing and bridge replacement project on westbound I-94. Once […]

Four Injured in Renville County Crash

A two vehicle crash Sunday evening around 7:30pm at the intersection of Highways 19 and 71 injured four with non life threatening injuries.                                                                  […]

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Herman Oddfellow’s Smelt & Pollock Fish Fry 4/5-4/6

It’s that time of year….. come out and enjoy the Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock fry.  It will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 both days.  Cost is 18.00 for Adults and kids 8.00 and kids under 4 Free.   The Herman Oddfellows Smelt and Pollock Fish this Friday and […]