Glencoe News Archives - Ingstad Media

November 22, 2024

Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Two-Day Standoff in St. Michael

(Learfield News/St. Michael, MN) — A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after a two-day standoff in St. Michael in 2022. Brandon Gardas was convicted of one count each of attempted second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession. Gardas was arrested in June 2022 after a nearly two-day standoff with police. […]

November 22, 2024

November Rains Ease Drought Conditions in MN

(Learfield News/Lincoln, NE) — All the rainfall in November is easing the drought conditions in Minnesota. The new U-S Drought Monitor map shows just over 15 percent of the state remains in a severe drought — down from nearly 45 percent last week. The area of Minnesota in a moderate drought dropped from 79 to […]

November 21, 2024

New Glencoe History Book Now Available

The Glencoe Historic Preservation Society (GHPS) has announced the release of its new history book. The book, ‘The History of Glencoe 1855 – 1975,’ spans the period from the early days of immigrant settlement to the thriving agricultural community Glencoe is today. In the audio below, Lon Roach explains how the book came about and […]

November 21, 2024

Weather Realted Announcements – November 21

Due to the weather, Dassel-Cokato Schools will be 2-hours late today, Thursday, November 21st. No morning preschool. Charger Kids Club and Little Chargers Kids Club will run their normal hours.

November 21, 2024

Hutchinson Police Ask For Help in Locating Missing Teens

The Hutchinson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two teens. Seventeen-year-old Tyrone Robinson was last seen on April 27, 2024 at 7:55pm leaving on foot from the 800 block of Dale Street SW in Hutchinson. He’s described as Black, 5’11” 200lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing […]

November 21, 2024

Montevideo Organization Among 2 Getting State ‘Support Our Troops’ Grants

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The North Metro Blue Star Mothers of America and the Prairie Five Community Action Council in Montevideo are being awarded Support Our Troops license plate grants. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the Blue Star Mothers is getting nearly $10,000 to provide monthly meals to veterans and family members at […]

November 20, 2024

Driver Charged After Pursuit/Crash in Renville Co

A Redwood Falls man has been charged after a police chase in Renville County Sunday evening. The Renville County Attorney says 19-year-old Carter Thomas Wittman is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer and misdemeanor reckless driving. The Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted about 3 miles south of Olivia near the intersection […]

November 20, 2024

Cokato Woman Injured in Stearns Co Crash

A Cokato woman was injured in a crash with a tractor in Stearns County in St. Augusta Monday evening. The State Patrol says 18-year-old Clara Brandel was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says she was driving a car northbound on Highway 15. A tractor, driven by 31-year-old Ryan […]

November 20, 2024

MN DNR Launches New EagleCam

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota DNR is launching a new EagleCam featuring a new pair of breeding eagles in a new location. Nongame wildlife specialist Lori Naumann says the new nest is scheduled to go live to the public on Thursday (click here). The nest at the site of the original EagleCam fell to the […]

November 20, 2024

Suspect in Custody in BOLD School Bomb Threat

Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody in connection with last week’s bomb threat at the BOLD School in Olivia. The Olivia Police Department says they’re continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the threat and ensure the safety of all involved. Authorities say the suspect’s identity is being withheld […]