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September 16, 2024

Man Shot in Yellow Medicine County Standoff

(Learfield News/Clarkfield, MN) — A man is hospitalized in Minneapolis after being shot by law enforcement during a standoff near Clarkfield in Yellow Medicine County. The Sheriff’s Office says the man pointed a rifle at deputies Saturday afternoon and refused to come out of a farmhouse. Investigators say they were negotiating with the suspect when […]

September 16, 2024

Three Injured in Redwood Co Crash

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Redwood County Sunday morning, west of Morton. The State Patrol says one of the vehicles was driven by 19-year-old Brianna Degonda of Redwood Falls. The driver and passenger in the other vehicle were 64-year-old Marchell Haines and 71-year-old James Cuff, both of Fairfax. All three were […]

September 16, 2024

Glencoe to Plato Hwy 212 Striping, Expect Brief Delays

MnDOT will be upgrading roadway striping to wet reflective markings on Highway 212 eastbound lanes from Highway 22 west of Glencoe to Highway 25 east of Plato. Officials say striping operations begin today (Monday, Sept. 16) and will take two weeks to complete, depending on weather and other unforeseeable circumstances. Special equipment will create a […]

September 13, 2024

Shakopee Woman Found Guilty of OD Death of Litchfield Man

(Learfield News/Litchfield, MN) — A Shakopee woman has been found guilty in the drug-related death of a 60-year-old Litchfield man. Twenty-seven-year-old Jaimee Nichole Traylor was arrested after the victim died on July 31st, 2023, from fentanyl, methamphetamine, and xylazine that prosecutors say Traylor sold him. A Litchfield jury found Traylor guilty Thursday of murder and […]

September 13, 2024

Juvenile Taken Into Custody for Social Media Threats to Schools

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A juvenile was taken into custody after admitting to posting threats on social media that caused two charter schools in St. Paul to close Thursday. The online threats began Wednesday with someone saying they were going to commit a shooting at over 20 schools in St. Paul, prompting the Community […]

September 13, 2024

Glencoe Roundabout Complete

The new Highway 212 roundabout at Morningside Drive in Glencoe is ready for traffic. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday and MnDOT officials say crews will begin removing detour barriers this morning (Friday) and all-way access should be available by midday. The $5.1-million single-lane roundabout was a joint project between MnDOT, McLeod County, and […]

September 12, 2024

50th Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival

The Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival is celebrating 50 years this year. The festival is held at Library Square Park in Hutchinson and each year there’s a large selection of artists, crafters, food, and live music. Organizers say the event consistently brings in 12,000 plus attendee’s each year. For the past half-century, the festival has […]

September 12, 2024

Driver Seriously Injured in Sibley Co Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Sibley County Wednesday afternoon, about three miles north of Winthrop. The Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Jeffrey Albrecht Jr. of Mankato was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Authorities say Albrecht was traveling east on […]

September 12, 2024

One Injured in McLeod Co Crash

One person was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash in McLeod County Tuesday morning, northwest of Glencoe. The Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old Robert Ruzicka of Hutchinson was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Authorities say the crash happened in the area of 155th Street and Koala Road, just before 7:30am.   […]

September 12, 2024

Vote For “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The state Chamber of Commerce wants the public to vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” Thirty-two products have made it through the first round of the bracket-style competition. Votes for the second round of the competition will be accepted through Sunday. Products making it to the second round […]
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