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April 17, 2024

Open House for New Ulm Roundabout Project

An open house is scheduled for today (April 17) for an upcoming roundabout project in New Ulm. Officials with MnDOT are inviting the public to attend an open house from 3:30 to 5:00 pm at the New Ulm Municipal Airport to learn about the upcoming Highway 14/Highland Avenue roundabout project. There is no formal presentation […]

April 17, 2024

McLeod Co Jury Finds St. Paul Man Guilty of Burglary/Theft

GLENCOE, MN—After two days of testimony, a McLeod County jury found 42-year-old found Ali Dayib Warsame of St. Paul guilty of one count of Burglary in the First Degree, one count of Burglary in the Second Degree, and one count of Theft. In a press release, County Attorney Ryan Hansch announced the jury returned the […]

April 16, 2024

Chanhassen Man Killed in Violent Assault Identified

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — A Chanhassen man killed in a “violent assault” last week is being identified. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Erik Berger of St. Paul was found by his parents Friday, lying on the floor in the garage area. Paramedics performed CPR, but Berger died at the scene. A person of […]

April 16, 2024

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Meeker Co Turkey Flock

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County. The Department of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak last week. The flock included over 70,000 turkeys. It’s the first outbreak of avian flu in a commercial poultry flock this year, although there have been other instances of the same variant […]

April 16, 2024

Wright Co Deputy Shoots Armed Man at Store

(Montrose, MN) — Authorities are investigating the shooting of an armed man by a Wright County sheriff’s deputy Monday afternoon at a store in Montrose. The sheriff’s office says deputies tried to arrest the suspect on outstanding warrants outside the Dollar General, but he refused to comply and brandished a firearm. Investigators say the man […]

April 15, 2024

Deadline Approaching for Congressional Art Competition

Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition as the deadline for submissions is approaching. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo is the 2023 […]

April 15, 2024

Motorcyclist Injured in Wright Co Crash

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Wright County Sunday afternoon in Otsego. The State Patrol says 58-year-old Ronnell Shaw of Elk River was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The Patrol says Shaw was traveling southbound on Highway 101 at 90th Street NW when he crashed. Shaw was not […]

April 15, 2024

Carver Co Assault Victim Dies Before Person of Interest Found Dead

(Chanhassen, MN) — Carver County investigators are reporting that an assault victim and a possible suspect are both dead following an incident in Chanhassen. The sheriff’s office says a 33-year-old man died after a violent assault in the garage of his parents’ home Friday afternoon. Deputies say a person of interest was identified and later […]

April 15, 2024

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in McLeod Co Crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in McLeod County Saturday night northwest of Brownton. The State Patrol says 45-year-old Jason Wehking of Eagle Bend was taken to Hutchinson ER for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Wehking was traveling northbound on highway 15 when he hit a deer that was crossing from […]

April 15, 2024

Renville County Board Opposes “Sanctuary State” Bill

(Learfield News/Olivia, MN) — The Renville County Board has passed a resolution opposing a bill at the Minnesota Legislature that would forbid local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with the federal government on immigration issues. Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable says his office considers the federal government a partner, and stopping cooperation with them is […]
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