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May 29, 2024

Walz Deploys MN First Responders to Aid Iowa Communities

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that eight Minnesota members of the Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team (MN-AHIMT) are traveling to Iowa to assist local first responders as communities begin recovering from tornadoes that tore through the Greenfield area. Governor Walz authorized the 14-day mission following a request from Iowa officials through the […]

May 28, 2024

Teen Injured in Willmar Drive-by Shooting

A 16-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting in Willmar Sunday night. At about 10:40pm, police were dispatched to the 700 block of 4th St SE on the report of gunshots. Officers arrived and were informed that the victim had been taken to the hospital by private vehicle with a reported injury from the drive-by […]

May 28, 2024

Prince’s “Cloud 3” Guitar Up for Auction

A big part of Prince’s musical past is up for auction. KSTP reports bids are being taken for Prince’s iconic Cloud 3 electric guitar. Prince used the guitar on several tours in the 1980s, including Purple Rain. The auction house Julien’s verified Cloud 3’s authenticity. Cloud 1 is in the Smithsonian and Cloud 2 is […]

May 28, 2024

Two Die In Crash Near Glenwood

Two drivers died in a two-vehicle head-on crash near Glenwood Saturday evening. The State Patrol says 39-year-old Nicholas Bergman of Oakdale and 33-year-old Isaac Carlson of Glenwood died at the scene. The Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 28 near Pope County Road 57 in Leven Township just after 7:30pm.        

May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day- Thank you Veterans!

Happy Memorial Day!! Thank you Veterans for your selfless actions and all the sacrifices you have made for this country. Today at the National Guard Armory in Morris a 9 am ceremony was held to honor those who lost their lives serving the country. Peter Flannery, the American Legion commander, led the ceremony and also […]

May 23, 2024

Missing St. Cloud Teen

Authorities are asking the public for help in locating a teenager that was reportedly last seen at the 180 Degrees Youth Shelter in St. Cloud on April 24. Fourteen-year-old Cilia Abwoyo Langoya is described as black, 5’3″, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and blonde hair, but authorities say she may have removed the blonde from […]

May 23, 2024

Businesses Have Until Friday, May 31st to Apply for the Grants from the PROMISE Act Grant

Small businesses’ paperwork for grants from the PROMISE Act Grant have until Friday, May 31st, 2024 to get them turned into the West Central Initiative. The PROMISE Act Grant was created by the Minnesota legislative and signed by Governor Tim Walz. The act was created to help small businesses, who did not receive funds for […]

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 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

Hutchinson Mosquito Spraying Begins

Spring rain has helped the mosquito population, to our detriment…but the city of Hutchinson has already been taking the first step in limiting the number of the pesky blood-suckers, and they’re ready to take the second step. At the beginning of May, larval treatments were put into the numerous holding ponds in the city and […]
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