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January 20, 2025

Trump Returns to the White House

(ABC News/Washington D.C.) The stage is set for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Trump returns to the Capitol today (Monday), taking the oath of office indoors because of the bitter-cold temperatures outside. About 600 invited guests are expected to attend. Nearly 8-thousand national guard troops from 40 states are protecting the events. […]

January 17, 2025

MN Flu-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Keep Rising

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations in Minnesota continue to rise. The state Department of Health reported 27 more deaths the week ending January 11th, increasing the total to 50 this flu season. Influenza complications sent 742 people to the hospital last week. There were ten flu outbreaks in public schools and […]

January 17, 2025

One Injured in McLeod Co Crash

A passenger was injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County Wednesday afternoon, west of Hutchinson. The State Patrol says 65-year-old Karen Valdez of Litchfield was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 62-year-old Angel Valdez of Litchfield that was traveling northbound on […]

January 17, 2025

Willmar Woman Suspected of Dropping Bag of Meth in Olivia

A Willmar woman is in the Renville County jail suspected of second degree possession of a controlled substance. At just after 8 Wednesday morning, Olivia police were called to the Casey’s General Store after staff reported finding a baggie on the floor. The bag contained nearly 26 grams of a crystalline substance that tested positive […]

January 16, 2025

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

A driver was injured when her vehicle went off the road in Kandiyohi County Wednesday morning west of Willmar. The State Patrol says 23-year-old Lindsey Forcier of Willmar was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says she was driving eastbound on Highway 40 in St. Johns Township when the vehicle […]

January 16, 2025

Man Booked for Sexually Assaulting Teenager in Stearns Co

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) — A man is in custody for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Stearns County. Deputies booked 33-year-old Dillon Wallace on Monday after a search warrant for charges filed last April. Wallace is accused of sexually assaulting the victim in 2023 when he lived in Albany. The victim told authorities Wallace […]

January 15, 2025

Ex-Mpls Officer Set to be Released From Federal Prison

(Learfield News/Lisbon, OH) — A former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd is scheduled to be released from prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has announced that J. Alexander Kueng will be released today (Wednesday) from the FCI Elkton facility in Ohio. He was one of four officers convicted in connection […]

January 14, 2025

TAKE A KID ICE FISHING THIS WEEKEND

The DNR says this weekend is Take A Kid Ice Fishing weekend.  Any Minnesota resident can go fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger.  Also the DNR is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, which is Free Park Day.  The DNR […]

January 14, 2025

Hutchinson Superintendent Public Review

On December 9th, the Hutchinson School Board held a semi-annual performance evaluation of Superintendent Dan Deitte. That evaluation was held in closed session. On Tuesday, the board presented the public summary of that evaluation during their regular meeting. Board Chair Garrett Luthens read the public summary:        

January 14, 2025

Call for Designs: 2025 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Button

The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Committee has announced an open call for design submission for the much anticipated 2025 Water Carnival Button. Officials invite and encourage the public to unleash their creativity and contribute to the vibrancy of the annual celebration. Designs should incorporate up to three colors, along with black and white and must […]
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