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September 17, 2024

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Wright Co Crash

(Learfield News/Rockford, MN) — A 28-year-old motorcyclist is still in the hospital after a crash Sunday in Wright County. Deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash near Highway 55 in Rockford around 5:30 p.m., finding the man unconscious on the road. Shortly after, the man tried to get up and flee, as a DWI search warrant […]

September 16, 2024

Man Dies After Gas Explosion in Meeker County

A man was severely burned and later died after a gas explosion in a fish house Saturday morning in Meeker County. The Sheriff’s Office says 46-year-old Jeffery Holmquist of Dassel was airlifted to HCMC in Minneapolis for treatment, but later died from his injuries. At just before 7am, authorities were called to the residence in […]

September 16, 2024

500-Plus Attend HFD Open House

The Hutchinson Fire Department held their annual Open House on Saturday and over 500 people attended. The event offered demonstrations, a free lunch, and door prizes. The events culminated with the HFD-Relief Association raffle drawing fundraiser. Grand prize winner was Connie Kale, 1st Prize winner Dianne Reece and 2nd Prize winner was Roselin Jonas.       […]

September 16, 2024

Annandale Man Charged in Wife’s Stabbing Death

(Learfield News/Annandale, MN) — A man from Annandale in Wright County is facing second-degree murder charges for the alleged stabbing death of his wife. Police went to a home Thursday after 85-year-old Rodney Andersen called to report that he had stabbed his wife. Officers say the 82-year-old victim was found on the kitchen floor with […]

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 […]
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