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January 2, 2025

Federal Approval Given to Extend Operations at Monticello Nuclear Plant

Xcel Energy’s Monticello nuclear plant has received federal approval to extend operations an additional 20 years. The federal approval allows the plant to operate an additional 20 years, through 2050, provided the plant’s extended operation is also approved by state regulators. According to a press release, Monticello’s continued operation will ensure that nuclear energy plays […]

January 2, 2025

Flu Activity Increasing in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity appears to be on the rise in Minnesota. The state Department of Health reported the first three influenza-related deaths of the season in December. There were ten flu outbreaks in Minnesota schools the week before the holiday break. One-hundred-67 patients were hospitalized with influenza in the state for a […]

January 2, 2025

Authorities Investigate Death of Farmer in Nicollet County

(Learfield News/Lafayette Township, MN) — Authorities in Nicollet County are investigating the death of an 85-year-old man on a farm in rural New Ulm. The sheriff’s office received a report Tuesday night that John Huelskamp was working with his cattle and had not been seen for a long time. Deputies and other agencies unsuccessfully searched […]

January 1, 2025

WINNING MINNESOTA MILLIONAIRE RAFFLE TICKET SOLD IN TRACY

There could be two new millionaires in Minnesota after the numbers were released this (Wednesday) morning in the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle.  One ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store in Tracy.  The other was sold at a store in Nowthen in Anoka County.  The numbers of the two grand prize tickets are 504777 and 605212.  […]

December 31, 2024

Missing Hunter in Renville Co Found Safe

A hunter that was reported missing Monday evening in Renville County was found safe about an hour later after a search was initiated. The Sheriff’s Office says at about 5:50pm, they received a report that 70-year-old James Knutson and his dog had not returned home from pheasant hunting southeast of Sacred Heart. After his vehicle […]

December 31, 2024

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Willmar Closing

Officials with Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota have announced the ReStore north of Willmar will be closing. The store on Highway 71 was a place where people could bring household items and construction materials to be resold and reused with proceeds used for the Habitat’s mission of building homes for families in need. […]

December 30, 2024

State Awards $500K in Safe and Secure Courthouse Grants to 23 Counties

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Judicial Branch is awarding 500-thousand dollars in grants to improve security at 23 county courthouses in the state. The funding can be used to provide security training, install bullet-proof glass at service counters, replace aging security equipment, to reconstruct entrances, and improve exterior building safety. Local governments must […]

December 30, 2024

4 New Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Minnesota

(Learfield News) State officials are confirming four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health detected bird flu infections in commercial turkey operations in Chippewa, Fillmore, and Stearns counties, and one backyard flock in Houston County. These are the first positive cases since late November in Minnesota and […]

December 30, 2024

Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former President Carter

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise today (Monday, December 30), until sunset on January 29, 2025, to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Former President Carter, the 39th President of the […]

December 27, 2024

Spilled Milk

Some milk spilled when a semi and trailer overturned in Stearns County Wednesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 9am, they received a call of an over-turned semi and trailer on Mapleview Road, just north of the T-intersection of County Road 40. The truck was registered to Krain Transportation out of Freeport and […]
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