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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 […]

August 30, 2024

Two Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit from Willmar to Meeker Co

Two people were arrested after a pursuit that began in Willmar Thursday afternoon and ended in Meeker County just west of Corvuso that reached speed over 100 miles an hour. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says they learned Willmar Police had initiated the pursuit of a motorcyclist then terminated it, however, officers in unmarked patrol […]

August 30, 2024

1 Tornado, Multiple Reports of Thunderstorm Damage in MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Authorities are confirming at least one tornado touchdown late Thursday afternoon in east central Minnesota. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office reported the tornado touchdown around 4:45 pm on County Road about four miles east of Isanti. There were also three reported tornadoes in western Wisconsin. The National Weather Service is receiving […]

August 30, 2024

Stearns Co House Fire

A house in Stearns County sustained significant damage from a fire Wednesday night. At about 10:40pm, authorities received a call of a residential structure fire at 25 Highway 4 South in Meire Grove. The Sheriff’s Office says one of the residents, 30-year-old Dunia Isabel Cuadra-Lopez was sleeping inside, along with her two children. She stated […]

August 29, 2024

Hutchinson Mayor Proclaims “Barry Anderson Day”

At Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, Hutchinson Mayor Gary Forcier read a proclamation declaring Tuesday, September 10th as “Barry Anderson Day.” Anderson was the city attorney from 1987 to 1998. He then served as a justice on the Minnesota Court of Appeals from 1998 to 2004 and as a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court from […]

August 29, 2024

Three Injured in Wright Co Crash

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County Wednesday afternoon near Delano. The State Patrol says 16-year-old Emily Rice of Rockford was driving one of the vehicles. She was taken to Buffalo Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger in the other vehicle, 44-year-old Mohamed Farah of Willmar and […]

August 29, 2024

One Injured in Wright Co Motorcycle Crash

A 19-year-old from Monticello was injured in a motorcycle crash in Wright County Wednesday evening. The State Patrol says Benjamin Phillips was taken to North Memorial in Robbinsdale for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Phillips was traveling eastbound on I-94 in Albertville when the motorcycle left the roadway and crashed, just after 6pm. […]

August 29, 2024

More Troopers Out For Labor Day Weekend

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota State Patrol is telling drivers to slow down, pay attention, and stay sober before the holiday weekend. The agency says more troopers will be on the road during the Labor Day weekend to try to catch those who are impaired, distracted, or driving recklessly. Troopers will also be […]

August 29, 2024

Gov Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Four MN Counties Impacted by Flooding

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for four Minnesota counties that suffered damage from flooding in June. “Minnesota’s emergency management team has been coordinating closely with counties to address damage caused by flooding this year,” said Governor Walz. “Their work continues to help Minnesotans recover from this year’s severe flooding.” Big Stone, […]
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