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February 5, 2025

AG Files Racketeering, Wage Theft Charges Against Owner of Paynesville Dairy

(Learfield News/Paynesville, MN) — The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has charged the owner of Evergreen Acres Dairy in Paynesville with felony racketeering and wage theft. The criminal complaint alleges that Keith Schaefer and others systematically deprived employees of their wages, including not paying for overtime or the full amount of regular hours worked. Schaefer is […]

February 4, 2025

POLICE INVESTIGATING ATTEMPTED DRUG SMUGGLING INTO EVALUATION CENTER

New Ulm Police are investigating after receiving a report from the Brown County Evaluation Center Sunday of a patient who ordered food from McDonald’s via Door Dash.  Evaluation Center staff examined the order and found a clear, plastic  bag with what appeared to be methamphetamine between the burger and a bun.  The 36-year-old Redwood Falls […]

February 4, 2025

Wille Nelson joined by Trampled By Turtles and more during Outlaw Music Fest Tour

Willie Nelson just announced the 10th annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour that will feature 35 stops and run from May 13th through the 19th of September. The festival brings together all kinds of music genres, like country, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, folk, and rock. The tour will feature performances from Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, […]

February 4, 2025

Jelly Roll Joining Upcoming Season Of American Idol

After performing as a special guest and serving as a celebrity mentor to contestants on American Idol last year, Jelly Roll is taking a more permanent position on the series. The country star has been named Idol’s first “artist in residence.”  Jelly Roll will join the show during the Hollywood Week round.   ABC says he’ll “work […]

February 4, 2025

Rural Eden Valley Fire Damages Tractors/Shed

A fire at a rural Eden Valley farm Monday morning caused damage to three tractors and the structure they were in. At just before 11:30am, the Stearns County Emergency Communications Center received a call of a tractor on fire at the address of 16558 Lakewood Road in Eden Lake Township. The tractor was parked inside […]

February 3, 2025

Darius Rucker NOT Moving Away From The U.S. For Good

“Taste of Country” claimed Darius Rucker was leaving the U.S. and permanently relocating to London.  But he cleared things up on Saturday and said he’s just living there “while working on some new music and playing some shows.” He posted on social media Saturday morning to clear things up, and it sounds like much more of a temporary thing. Quote, […]

February 3, 2025

Firefighters, Beyonce, and Some Surprise Winners and Losers- Your Grammy Recap

Country music fans are split on Beyonce winning the Grammy for Best Country Album.   She seemed as surprised as most when her name was called by presenter Taylor Swift.  Taylor, surprisingly, walked away from the 2025 Grammy Awards without a single Grammy in hand. Beyonce again took the stage to accept the final Grammy of […]

February 3, 2025

1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured in St. Cloud Shooting

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) — Police in St. Cloud say one person is dead and another is critically injured following a shooting early Sunday. Officers called to a report of gunshots in an apartment building and found a 17-year-old boy from St. Cloud dead in a stairwell. Authorities have released his name and is identified […]

February 3, 2025

Kandiyohi County Fire

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after attempting to rescue pets in a home destroyed by fire last week in Kandiyohi County. The two were taken to Paynesville Hospital for treatment. According to a press release, the two tried making entry into the house Thursday afternoon in Colfax Township to recover their pets but […]

February 3, 2025

Vehicle Breaks Through Ice Near Canby

A vehicle broke through the ice on a lake in Yellow Medicine County Sunday morning near Canby. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 9am, a vehicle broke through the ice on Del Clark Lake, fortunately, the driver was able to exit the truck safely and return to his group without injury. The vehicle settled […]
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