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May 17, 2024

Willmar and Fairfax Motorcyclists Injured in Crash

Two motorcyclists, one from Willmar the other from Fairfax, were injured when their bikes collided southeast of Albert Lea Thursday afternoon. The State Patrol says 48-year-old Ryan Tillemans of Willmar and 69-year-old Leo Schweiss of Fairfax were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says both riders were driving northbound on […]

May 16, 2024

Garth performs at The Vatican.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood spent Mother’s Day weekend at the Vatican in Rome. He performed several songs and helped spread a message of peace. Check out the full story by CLICKING HERE.            

May 16, 2024

Gov Walz Announces $6.2 Million in Child Care Access Grants

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The state of Minnesota is awarding more than six million dollars in grants to expand child care across the state. Governor Tim Walz says this funding is expected to increase childcare program capacity by over 22-hundred slots in Minnesota. Walz says these grants will increase access to child care and […]

May 16, 2024

Groundbreaking for Bethesda Senior Housing in Willmar

Willmar, Minn. – Bethesda is having a Ceremonial Groundbreaking of their senior housing expansion project in Willmar today (Thursday). Officials say it marks a significant milestone in commitment to providing exceptional care and accommodations for seniors in Willmar and throughout West Central Minnesota. The development comprises 118 units of active adult independent, catered living, and […]

May 15, 2024

One Injured in Chippewa Co Crash

A Montevideo man was injured in a two-vehicle crash between a semi and SUV in Chippewa County Tuesday morning, west of Clara City. The State Patrol says 56-year-old Gerald McLemore was taken to CCM Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was driving the SUV. The semi driver, 65-year-old Harvey Lindstrom of Carlos, was not […]

May 15, 2024

Three Injured in Wright Co 3-Vehicle Crash

A driver and her two passengers were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Wright County Tuesday afternoon, west of Cokato. The State Patrol says 42-year-old Amber Michels of Hamburg was taken to HCMC for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Her passengers, 13-year-old Jayden Michels and 10-year-old Kendra Michels, were taken to HCMC for treatment of non-life-threatening […]

May 15, 2024

Body Found on Nest Lake

The body of a Kansas man that had been kayaking on Nest Lake in Kandiyohi County has been found. The Sheriff’s Office says the body of 39-year-old Shane White of Overland Park, Kansas has been positively identified. White went kayaking Saturday night and then failed to return to his vacation rental. At just before 9am […]

May 14, 2024

Fatal Cottonwood Co Crash

A man from Comfrey died and a Montevideo man was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Cottonwood County Monday morning. The State Patrol says 81-year-old Jerry Evers of Comfrey died at the scene. Fifty-four-year-old Scott Burdorf of Montevideo was taken to Windom Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of […]

May 14, 2024

Search Continues for Missing Kayaker

The search continues for a Kansas man reported missing while kayaking along a lake in Kandiyohi County over the weekend. The Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Shane White, of Overland Park, Kansas, was reported missing Sunday morning after he didn’t return after going out on Nest Lake Saturday night. White’s kayak was found early Sunday afternoon […]

May 14, 2024

Vehicle Crashes Into House

The driver and his two passengers suffered only minor injuries after the vehicle crashed into a house in Stearns County Sunday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says a passerby reported that a car had drove into a residence on County Road 7 in St. Augusta. Deputies arrived on the scene and observed the vehicle inside the […]
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