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June 4, 2024

Slain Mpls Police Officer Mitchell Honored on U.S. House Floor

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — There was a moment of silence on the U-S House floor Monday to honor of fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell . Fifth District Congresswoman Ilhan Omar told members, “Officer Mitchell died as a hero and will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by […]

June 4, 2024

Two Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Monday evening north of Paynesville. The State Patrol says two pickups collided at the intersection of Highway 23 and County Road 33 at about 6:15pm. The Patrol says the driver of one of the pickups, 15-year-old Owen Priebe of Swanville was taken to Paynesville […]

June 4, 2024

16-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Near Drowning in Wright Co

(Hanover, MN) — A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being pulled underwater while paddle boarding on the Crow River Sunday near Hanover in Wright County. Deputies say the victim and her mother were on paddle boards and a 15-year-old boy was in a kayak when they collided with trees overhanging into the river. […]

June 3, 2024

Former Pilot From Minnetonka Guilty of Tax Crimes

(Minneapolis, MN) — A former commercial airline pilot from Minnetonka has been found guilty of tax evasion, filing false tax returns, failing to file tax returns, and making false claims. In a press release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, trial evidence showed 72-year-old Charles Sorenson retired in 2016 and filed fraudulent tax returns for 2015 […]

June 3, 2024

Prosecutor Dismissing Charges Against State Trooper Londregan

(Learfield News/Minneapolis) Hennepin County prosecutors are dismissing charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II. Londregran was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter for shooting the 33-year-old Cobb during a traffic stop last July on Interstate 94 in north Minneapolis. County Attorney Mary Moriarity said in […]

May 31, 2024

Marshall-based Runnings to Acquire Home of Economy

(Learfield News/Marshall, MN) — Runnings, headquartered in Marshall, is acquiring Home of Economy, a long-standing family-owned company with eight stores in North Dakota. The strategic move will bolster Runnings’ presence in 90 locations across 12 states and bring a broader range of products and services to the communities they serve. The deal between Runnings and […]

May 31, 2024

MPD Officer and 2 Others Fatally Shot in South Mpls

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Investigators say 36-year-old Minneapolis police Officer Jamal Mitchell was fatally shot Thursday evening in what they call an “ambush” as he was responding to a report of two people shot inside an apartment. The suspected shooter and another person are also dead — and a second officer, a firefighter, a bystander […]

May 31, 2024

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Thursday afternoon just west of Willmar. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Barry Lokken of Appleton was taken to CentraCare Willmar for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says he was traveling westbound on Highway 40, lost control of the vehicle and it went into […]

May 31, 2024

MDVA Seeking MN Vietnam Veterans to Tell Their Story

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for Vietnam-era Veterans to share their stories during a three-day event this June marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences about their time in the service […]

May 30, 2024

KGLB/KARP/KDUZ named recipient of GSL Community Support Award

Glencoe Silver Lake Schools announced their annual end of the year awards on Thursday. One of those awards, went to us here at KDUZ/KARP/KGLB Radio. GSL Superintendent Chris Sonju announced the radio stations as one of three recipients to win a Community Support Award. Jeremy Stender and Joel Niemeyer were on hand at the ceremony. […]