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May 31, 2024

MDVA Seeking MN Vietnam Veterans to Tell Their Story

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for Vietnam-era Veterans to share their stories during a three-day event this June marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences about their time in the service […]

May 30, 2024

5 Confirmed Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in MN

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — There’s another major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota. The state Board of Animal Health’s Doctor Shauna Voss says within the last week we’ve had a total of five confirmed cases of HPAI in our poultry populations. She says that includes commercial turkey farms and an egg layer facility […]

May 30, 2024

Dedication Ceremony at MN Veterans Home in Montevideo

An official dedication ceremony is being held Friday (May 31) for the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. The Montevideo community along with elected officials, civic leaders, Veterans Service Organizations, volunteers, donors, and Veteran Advocates are expected to gather for the ceremony. Along with the Veterans Homes in Preston and Bemidji, the Montevideo Home at […]

May 29, 2024

Top 200 Country songs from Rolling Stone Country.

Did your favorite make the top ten? Rolling Stone Country just named the best 200 country songs of all time. These types of lists always get people talking.   Here’s the top ten:   1. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton (1973). 2. “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash (1956). 3. “Crazy” by Patsy Cline (1961). […]

May 29, 2024

House Destroyed by Fire in Stearns Co

A house in Stearns County was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 5pm, they were dispatched to a house fire on Goldfinch Lane in Rockville. When deputies arrived, the house was completely engulfed in flames and the owners, Scott and Jessica Hill of St. Cloud had evacuated the home […]

May 29, 2024

Spicer Attorney/Spouse Facing Drug Charges

SPICER — A lawyer from the Spicer area with a large following on social media was arrested last week for alleged possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. The West Central Tribune reports on Thursday (May 23), the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant at the home of 42-year-old Nicholas Robert Rekieta and his spouse […]

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

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 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 24, 2024

Week 4 Rock of the North has been found.

The week 4 Rock of the North was found at Robbin’s Island in Willmar. It was under a slide at the old playground up on the hill. Congrats to Edwina and Morghan from Willmar!   Congrats to all of our winners this year. Each winning $500. And thank you to our sponsors this year: Green […]
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