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June 12, 2024

Mpls Police Chief Pays Tribute to Officer Mitchell at Memorial

(Learfield News/Maple Grove, MN) — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says what happened to Officer Jamal Mitchell is the “sad fate of far too many police officers lately,” noting that about 11 officers have been killed over the last 14 months in this part of the country. At Tuesday’s memorial in Maple Grove, O’Hara announced […]

June 12, 2024

Fatal Sherburne Co Crash

A driver died in a two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County Tuesday evening in Becker. The State Patrol says 44-year-old Derrick Sartwell of Monticello died at the scene. The Patrol says he was driving a pickup westbound on Highway 10 when his vehicle swerved into a semi trailer that that was also westbound, but was in […]

June 12, 2024

Grand Opening Celebrating Paynesville Hospital

(Paynesville, MN) — CentraCare is holding a grand opening for the newly renovated hospital in Paynesville. The final phase of CentraCare-Paynesville Hospital is complete, and the community is invited to come for tours, giveaways, and refreshments. The grand opening is today (WED) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over the past two years, CentraCare has […]

June 11, 2024

Two Drivers Injured in Wright Co Crash

Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County this morning (Tuesday) in Buffalo. The State Patrol says a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Carol Michaud of Big Lake was southbound on Highway 25 and was stopped for a red light at John Ause Drive when a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Ross McDonald of […]

June 11, 2024

Body Pulled from Vehicle in Lake Minnetonka

(Learfield News/Mound, MN) — Authorities in the west metro are investigating a possible weekend drowning in Lake Minnetonka. Orono police received a report of a vehicle that drove into the water late Friday night in Mound. First responders entered the lake and pulled the lone occupant from the vehicle. Officers say life-saving measures were performed […]

June 11, 2024

Renville Co Curfew Reminder

While summer vacation may be in full swing, authorities in Renville County are reminding residents (especially in Bird Island) to make sure you are following the City Ordinances for curfews. The Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received multiple reports of “eggings” and attempted vehicle break-ins in the City of Bird Island. The Sheriff’s Office recommends always […]

June 10, 2024

Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Begins

The 81st Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival begins today (Monday) and runs through Sunday night. The medallion hunt with a $500 prize gets underway today and at 5 this evening it’s Music in the Park. Events are scheduled throughout the week with the annual celebration coming to a close Sunday evening with the Miss Hutchinson Coronation […]

June 10, 2024

No Wake Zone Issued for Meeker Co Lake

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has ordered a no wake zone within 500 feet of shore on Lake Arvilla, located north of Dassel off of Highway 4. The order is under the authority of a state administrative rule and is in effect for the next 30 days. Other lakes in the area are also being […]

June 7, 2024

Lake Allie WWTF Fined for Violating Its Permit in Buffalo Lake

The Lake Allie wastewater treatment facility will pay more than $13,000 in fines and follow a corrective action plan for violating its wastewater permit in Buffalo Lake. Officials say the violation was periodically from Nov. 9 to Dec. 22 of last year and occurred while the treatment facility was being upgraded. The MPCA found that […]

June 7, 2024

Hutchinson Fountain Out of Commission

A posting on the City of Hutchinson’s Facebook page says the Library Square Fountain is out of commission. The post says the fountain is inoperable due to patrons swimming in the fountain and damaging the system. The post also states, “Our team is working hard to address the issue and restore it to its full […]