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September 30, 2025

MnDOT Pauses Work in First-ever Statewide Safety Stand Down

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation paused work Monday in a first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor the tragic loss of two construction workers on Minnesota roads last week. Officials say it serves as a reminder to focus on improving safety in work zones. Last week, construction workers were struck […]

September 29, 2025

One Injured in Motorcycle/UTV Crash in Meeker County

A Hutchinson man was injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a utility vehicle in Meeker County Saturday afternoon near Kimball. The State Patrol says 40-year-old Lloyd Tullis Was taken to CentraCare Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The Patrol says Tullis was driving a motorcycle eastbound on Highway 55. The driver of […]

September 29, 2025

FIRE AT OAKDALE GOLF CLUB NEAR BUFFALO LAKE

Renville County officials are investigating a fire at Oakdale Golf Course near Buffalo Lake Friday night.  Authorities say a fire damaged a private golf cart rental building.  No injuries were reported and a cause is being investigated.                            

September 29, 2025

Driver Seriously Injured in Meeker County Crash

A driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash in Meeker County Sunday morning near Litchfield. The State Patrol says 21-year-old Tristan Roufs of Cosmos was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Roufs was traveling north on Highway 4 near 170th Street when he lost control of the […]

September 29, 2025

Willmar Man Injured in Crash With Semi

An 18-year-old Willmar man was seriously injured after colliding with a semi-truck in Kandiyohi County Sunday morning near Willmar. The State Patrol says a semi-truck being driven by 77-year-old Mervin Kerkhoff of Redwood Falls was going east on Highway 12 and a car being driven by 18-year-old Jamie Adame of Willmar was going west when they collided. Adame was […]

September 29, 2025

Deadly Firetruck Crash in Yellow Medicine County

(Learfield News/Cottonwood, MN) — Authorities in southwestern Minnesota continue to investigate a deadly firetruck crash after the Lakeview High School homecoming events. The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office says a Wood Lake firetruck flipped on its side Friday night near Cottonwood. The report says a passenger – 43-year-old Steven Remiger of Wood Lake – was […]

September 26, 2025

Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service is at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service is this Sunday on the State Capitol grounds. Hopkins Fire Chief Dale Specken says it’s a time to honor the 255 Minnesota firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. He says they’re adding six firefighters who have died in the line of duty to the […]

September 26, 2025

One Driver Injured in Renville County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Renville County Thursday northwest of Olivia. The Sheriff’s Office says 68-year-old Myron Macik of Hector was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities say Macik was traveling north on 300th Street and failed to stop at the intersection with County Road 11 […]

September 25, 2025

Highway 19 Repairs in Gaylord to Begin

MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin concrete pavement repairs on Highway 19 in Gaylord starting Sunday (Sept. 28). The work will take place between Highway 22 (4th Street) and 3rd Street. To accommodate the repairs, eastbound traffic will be detoured to Sibley Avenue. Westbound traffic will follow Highway 5 (Main Street). The repair project […]

September 25, 2025

Bird Flu Detected in Three More MN Turkey Flocks

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in three commercial turkey flocks across the state. The virus reemerged last week in Redwood County—the first detection since April. On Monday, HPAI was confirmed in a flock of more than 11,000 birds in Blue Earth […]
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