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June 1, 2026

Driver Injured After Hitting Cows on Road in Kandiyohi County

A driver was injured after hitting cows with his vehicle on a Kandiyohi County road and then hitting a tree and rolling Sunday night north of Lake Florida. The Sheriff’s Office says the 22-year-old rural Pennock man was pinned inside the truck but was able to call 911. Crews extricated him from the vehicle and […]

June 1, 2026

Klobuchar/Qualls Win Party Endorsements for Gov

(Learfield News/Rochester, MN) — U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar is officially the Democratic nominee for Minnesota governor. Klobuchar thanked delegates at the state convention in Rochester for endorsing her. She told the crowd, “DFLers you have given me this incredible privilege to serve you in the U-S Senate and represent all of you.  And I love […]

June 1, 2026

MnDOT Crews to Install Rumble Strips in SW MN

WILLMAR, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin installing rumble strips at highway intersections throughout Southwest Minnesota this month (June). Officials say work will occur at multiple locations as crews move from one site to the next. Work will also include installing pavement “Stop Ahead” messages, sign replacements, and sign location adjustments at each […]

June 1, 2026

One Injured in Meeker County Motorcycle Crash

A 25-year-old Litchfield man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Meeker County Friday night north of Grove City. His name and the extent of his injuries have not been released. The State Patrol says he was traveling southbound on Highway 4 near 325th Street when the motorcycle left the road and landed in the […]

June 1, 2026

Suspected Human Remains Found in Kandiyohi County

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent discovery of human remains near Lake Lillian. Authorities say several bones were uncovered during excavation work around 11:30 Wednesday morning. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is helping with excavation of the area and located additional remains believed to be from a single person. The Minnesota […]

May 29, 2026

GOP, DFL State Conventions Begin

(Learfield News) Both the Republican and Democratic state conventions are getting underway. This is when the two parties will endorse their candidates ahead of the campaign to November midterm elections. Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash comments on what the GOP agenda includes saying, “We’ve done some polling and it shows clearly that Minnesotans, and we’re […]

May 29, 2026

International Falls Man Federally Indicted in Child Kidnapping Case

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — An International Falls man has been federally indicted on charges stemming from the January kidnapping of a young child from Zimmerman. Prosecutors say 40-year-old Joseph Bragg abducted the child after she got off the school bus and was stopped by police near Albert Lea hours later with the victim in his […]

May 28, 2026

Renville County Road Closures/Bridge Replacements

Officials have announced some Renville County road closures will begin Monday (June 1) to allow improvements. Two bridge replacement project are slated for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 22. The first is 5.4 miles northeast of Hector that replaces the existing bridge over Buffalo Creek. Work includes grading and installation of a precast concrete box […]

May 28, 2026

Department of Commerce Confirms $464 Million Grant to Upgrade Midwest Power Grid

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Commerce says the federal government is moving forward with a $464 million investment to strengthen the Midwest power grid. The funding will support five major transmission line projects across seven states, including Minnesota, with the goal of improving grid reliability during extreme weather and periods of […]

May 28, 2026

Willmar Mayor Not Seeking Re-election

(West Central Tribune/Willmar, MN) Willmar Mayor Doug Reese has announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. Reese has served as mayor since January of 2023. “After thoughtful consideration and discussions with family, colleagues and members of the community, I have decided that I will not seek reelection as mayor of Willmar,” Reese stated […]
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