Update: Missing Wright Co Teen Found Safe

Authorities say a missing teenager in Wright County has been found safe. 15-year-old Madison Allen was last seen leaving her home in Maple Lake Saturday and was reported missing. Officials did not say where she was found, only that she had been found safe.      

Development Agreement Approved for Hutchinson Town Homes

The city of Hutchinson continues to work on expanding housing opportunities within the city limits. The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved a resolution for the development of a row of town homes on Franklin Avenue. The development agreement is with Cadott Holdings, LLC for a row of four units that will be built on […]

Former Accountant Accused Of Stealing From Construction Company In Marshall

(Learfield News/Marshall, MN) — A Marshall woman is accused of stealing more than 95 thousand dollars from a construction company she worked for. Rikki Lee Kor has been charged with 24 felony counts of fraud. Prosecutors say the defendant worked as an accountant for KHC Construction and stole money by writing checks to herself and […]

Hutchinson Approves Preliminary Levy

The Hutchinson City Council approved the 2025 preliminary levy Tuesday night. The council discussed two scenarios. When both the EDA and HRA levy’s are figured in, the total tax impact with the first option would be an increase of 6.9 percent. The second option, which also factors in the expectation of purchasing a new fire […]

Suspect Charged/MN BCA Identifies Trooper Who Shot Gun on I-94

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota BCA says State Trooper Mark Vande Steeg fired his gun in a use-of-force incident Saturday on I-94 in Minneapolis. Officials say Steeg was responding to a crash when he came under gunfire almost immediately. The suspect who fired shots during the incident, 23-year-old Eddie James Freeman III of […]

Favre Announces He Has Parkinson’s

(ABC News) NFL Hall-of-Famer Brett Favre posted a message online Tuesday night thanking his family, friends and fans for their support after revealing he has Parkinson’s Disease during testimony in an unrelated matter on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes parts of the brain to deteriorate, affecting movement and cognition. Favre […]

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Sporting Event Live-stream Scams

As schools across the area continue into the high school sports season, the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents that scammers continue to put spam links on posts related to sporting events. The Sheriff’s Office says comments on posts are informing people to click the link to watch the live stream for free. Authorities […]

Former Schwan’s Home Delivery Ending Services in November

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) — The company formerly known as Schwan’s home delivery is closing in November following a 72-year run of its refrigerated trucks. Yelloh brand says 176 employees in Minnesota will be laid off November 22nd. Yelloh has facilities in Bloomington, Eagan, Maple Grove, Marshall, Sauk Centre, Truman, and Zumbrota. Schwan’s was founded in […]

Fatal Stearns Co Crash

An Indiana man died in a one-vehicle crash in Stearns County Monday night, south of Richmond. The State Patrol says 36-year-old Charles Mullins of Ellettsville, Indiana died at the scene. The Patrol says Mullins was driving a pickup northbound on Highway 22 when it went off the road near Edgeton Road, rolled, and came to […]