Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

May 4, 2026

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing in Renville County

The pilot of a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Renville County Saturday afternoon south of Fairfax. At about 4:18pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that an aircraft had just made an emergency landing after sustaining engine failure, near the intersection of 610th Avenue and 460th Street. Authorities say […]

May 1, 2026

Investigation of Man Struck by Bullet in Willmar

Willmar Police are investigating after a man was reportedly struck by a bullet Thursday afternoon. At about 12:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a weapons complaint in the 700 block of 1st Street South in Willmar. Authorities say a man was about to enter a business on South 1st St. when he was […]

May 1, 2026

One Injured in Sibley County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a semi tractor in Sibley County Thursday morning near Winthrop. The State Patrol says 20-year-old Diego Armanto Ortiz of Gaylord was taken to Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was driving the car. The driver of the semi tractor, […]

April 30, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Dairy Assistance Bill

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A bill signed by Governor Tim Walz will provide assistance to more Minnesota dairy farmers. The legislation commonly known as the “Dairy Bill, spelled with an I” is called the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative. The measure provides funding so more dairy farmers can apply for federal money. The funding […]

April 30, 2026

Several Injured in Head-On Crash in Montevideo

(Montevideo, MN) — A head-on crash Tuesday evening in Montevideo left multiple people injured, including several juveniles, and prompted a large emergency response. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call just before 5:30pm reporting the collision on River Road just south of Gravel Road. Emergency crews arriving at the scene determined that occupants […]

April 29, 2026

Fifth Egg Laid in DNR’s Peregrine Falcon Nest

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — For the first time in the history of the DNR’s FalconCam, a peregrine falcon pair has laid a rare fifth egg—something seen in only about seven percent of Midwest clutches. Staff spotted the egg on Tuesday, marking a milestone for the nest box that’s been in place since 1987. Peregrine […]

April 29, 2026

Bomb Threat at Rockford High School Not Credible

(Learfield News/Rockford, MN) — A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the Rockford High School Tuesday, but authorities say no explosives were found. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says the school received a call around 11:15 a.m. claiming the building would “explode in 15 minutes.” Students and staff were safely evacuated while deputies, K-9 units, […]

April 29, 2026

Ridgewater Students Excel in SkillsUSA Contests

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – Fourteen Ridgewater College technical students recently competed at the annual Minnesota SkillsUSA competitions in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Four Welding students qualified and will head to nationals in Atlanta in June – one individual champion and one team of champions. Ridgewater’s Jackson Owens of Spicer earned gold champion […]

April 29, 2026

Governor Walz Gives Final State of State Address

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN)  —  Governor Tim Walz used his final State of the State Address Tuesday night to talk about his accomplishments over the past seven years and the work that still needs to be done. Walz touted Paid Family Leave, free school meals, the North Star Promise scholarship program, a billion-dollar investment in […]

April 29, 2026

Bicyclist Injured in Wright County Crash

A bicyclist was injured in an intersection crash with an SUV in Wright County Tuesday afternoon in Buffalo. The State Patrol says 61-year-old Allen Wirgau of Buffalo was taken to Buffalo Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV, 74-year-old Caroline Wait of Buffalo was not injured. The Patrol says the crash […]
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