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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 16, 2024

Application Process Now Open for Vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District

[ST. PAUL, MN] – On Wednesday, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of the Honorable Sarah E. Hennesy to the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the other vacancy will occur upon the resignation of the Honorable Greta M. Smolnisky. These seats […]

May 15, 2024

Kari Beran with Pro Kinship for Kids

Kari Beran with Pro Kinship for Kids talked about the National Mentoring conference she went to in Wisconsin.  She learned that 1 in 3 kids do not have someone that they consider a mentor.  If you interested in being a mentor including to the mentee of the Month Gloria, call Kari at 507-359-2445     […]

May 15, 2024

Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day in MN

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Flags are flying at half-staff on state buildings in Minnesota today (Wed) in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The proclamation from Governor Tim Walz declares May 15th as Peace Officer Memorial Day in Minnesota. Walz says, “today we honor the […]

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

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 […]

May 13, 2024

SIBLEY COUNTY HOUSE FIRE

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a house fire reported early this (Monday) morning.  Shortly before midnight, authorities received a report of the fire near the intersection of Scenic Byway and Faxon Road near Blakelee.  Deputies reported the house was fully engulfed.  No other details are available.               […]

May 13, 2024

Search Resumes for Missing Kayaker in Kandiyohi Co

Search efforts will resume today (Monday) after a kayaker was reported missing on a northern Kandiyohi County Lake Sunday morning. At just after 10:30am, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overdue kayaker on Nest Lake. Deputies learned that on Saturday evening at about 11:30, a 39-year-old man from Overland Park, Kansas had […]
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