Glencoe News Archives - Page 18 of 49

September 4, 2024

All Invited to Glencoe Welcoming Week

Glencoe community members can look forward to sharing coffee, roasting marshmallows, reading books and crafting together as part of this year’s local Welcoming Week celebrations that kick off Sept. 13. All events are free and open to the public, hosted by Together we are Glencoe in an effort to build belonging among neighbors and build […]

September 4, 2024

“Belonging Begins With Us” to Celebrate Unity in Hutchinson

This year will mark the second “Belonging Begins With Us” celebration in Hutchinson that’s being held later this month. Organizers say music, games, food and a flag ceremony representing the native lands of Hutchinson residents will highlight the celebration at Masonic/West River Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1 to 3pm. The event aims to […]

September 4, 2024

Detour on Hwy 15 South of Winthrop

Motorists traveling on northbound Highway 15 south of Winthrop can expect a detour starting today (Wednesday, Sept. 4) and lasting for about three days. According to MnDOT, crews will be making repairs to the pavement from the junction of Highway 19 to 551st Avenue. Northbound traffic will be detoured to 551st Avenue, Sibley Street South, […]

September 4, 2024

One Driver Injured in Semi/SUV Crash in Kandiyohi Co

One driver was injured in a semi/SUV crash in Stearns County Tuesday morning, west of Atwater. The State Patrol says 20-year-old Lily Jo Hanson of Grove City was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. She was driving the SUV. The driver of the semi, 38-year-old Matthew Frederickson of Hanska, was not injured. […]

September 4, 2024

One Driver Hospitalized After Three Vehicle Crash in Kimball

One driver was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash in Kimball Tuesday afternoon. The State Patrol says 84-year-old Richard Carlson of Litchfield was taken to Meeker Memorial in Litchfield for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The other drivers, 29-year-old Nicole Sawatzke of Elk River and 50-year-old Chad Beilke of Hutchinson, were not injured. Three […]

September 4, 2024

Former Willmar School Bus Driver Sentenced for Sexual Relationship with Student

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — A former Willmar school bus driver has been sentenced to just over four years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student. Fifty-year-old Eric Leist pleaded guilty to second and third-degree criminal sexual conduct and possession of child pornography on his computer. While working as a paraprofessional at Dream […]

September 4, 2024

Three Injured in Montevideo Fight

Three people were injured early Sunday morning after a fight was reported in Montevideo. At 2:30am, police were called to Inn Like Flinns bar and found an unconscious male outside the bar lying on the street with a laceration. The victim was taken to CCM Health in Montevideo and was later flown out to another […]

September 3, 2024

One Driver Hospitalized in Two-Vehicle Stearns Co Crash

One driver was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County Saturday morning, north of Fairhaven. The Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Barbara Meemken of St. Cloud was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Her passenger, 63-year-old Patrick Sphan of St. Cloud suffered minor injuries and did not require […]

September 3, 2024

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Kandiyohi County Friday afternoon, near Paynesville. The State Patrol says 44-year-old Ryan Riggs of Richmond was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Riggs was traveling northbound on Highway 23 in Roseville Township when he lost control of the motorcycle […]

September 3, 2024

Four Arrested After Willmar Drug Bust

Four people were arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Willmar residence Saturday. Agents with the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force, along with the Willmar Police SWAT Team searched the residence and located a large amount of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, a handgun, and numerous rounds of ammunition. Agents also seized currency […]