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December 26, 2024

Names Released in Montevideo Crash

The State Patrol has released the names of those injured in a three-vehicle crash in Montevideo that involved a semi, car, and an SUV Monday morning. The driver of the car, 39-year-old Garrett Feldhake of Montevideo, was taken to HCMC in Minneapolis for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV, 33-year-old Brianna Ward […]

December 24, 2024

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs

(Learfield News/Roseville, MN) — Christmas could come early for a lucky Mega Millions player, or players. The lottery’s jackpot has grown to an estimated 970-million dollars for tonight’s Christmas Eve drawing. That comes with a cash option of just shy of 440-million. If someone matches the winning numbers tonight, it would be just the second […]

December 24, 2024

Scams Continue Making the Rounds

Local authorities are reporting scams are continuing to make the rounds. The McLeod County Communications Center and Hutchinson Police Services have received numerous calls from individuals reporting they have received phone calls from an individual claiming to be a “Sergeant Johnson” with the Sheriff’s Office. This individual is not employed by the McLeod County Sheriff’s […]

December 24, 2024

Three-Vehicle Crash in Montevideo

The State Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Montevideo that involved a semi, car, and an SUV Monday morning. The Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of Highway 212 and Carlton Drive at about 6am. The driver of the semi was not injured. The Patrol has not released information if the drivers […]

December 24, 2024

Meeker Co House Fire

A mother and her two children were treated for minor smoke-related injuries after a house fire in Cosmos Saturday night. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 10:30pm, they received a report of a fire at a residence in the 100 Block of North Juniper Street. Thirty-two-year-old Sarah Brinkman and her two small children were […]

December 23, 2024

Kandiyohi Co Scams Return

Unfortunately, scammers are not on holiday break, and are again targeting communities pretending to be staff from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has been notified that residents are getting calls from someone claiming to be a deputy from the sheriff’s office, and stating various things including you’ve missed a court date and […]

December 23, 2024

Montrose Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Fatal Crash

(Learfield News/Elk River, MN) — A man from Wright County is facing more than 13 years in prison for causing a crash last July in Becker that left a man dead. Sherburne County prosecutors say 21-year-old Bradley Johnson of Montrose pleaded guilty to fleeing an officer resulting in death, receiving stolen property, and criminal vehicular […]

December 23, 2024

Marshall Man Arrested/Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Meeker Co

A Marshall man was arrested Friday by Meeker County authorities as a result of an active criminal sexual conduct investigation. The Sheriff’s Office says detectives learned that 20-year-old Jonah Nauman had contacted a 12-year-old girl on social media.  After making contact, Nauman traveled to meet with the victim on two separate occasions, once in Paynesville, […]

December 20, 2024

Fatal Wright County Crash

The driver of a pickup died in a three-vehicle crash in Wright County Thursday night in Clearwater Township. The State Patrol says 61-year-old Thomas Pearson of Monticello died at the scene. The Patrol says a semi was eastbound on I-94 when it jackknifed into the center median cables. Shortly after that, the Pearson pickup was […]

December 20, 2024

State Patrol Responds to 470 Crashes During Snowstorm

(Learfield News/Golden Valley, MN) — A busy day for the Minnesota State Patrol Thursday during the first significant winter storm of the season. State troopers responded to a total of 470 crashes between midnight and 8:30pm and 38 resulted in injuries. Officials say 261 vehicles went off the road and there were 30 jackknifed semis. […]
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