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July 2, 2024

Former Watson Mayor Pleads Guilty to Threats of Violence

The former Mayor of Watson who became the focus of a statewide investigation after posting threats against students on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota in January has pleaded guilty to one count of felony threats of violence. Forty-two-year-old Joseph Mark Rongstad of Watson made a virtual court appearance at a plea […]

July 2, 2024

“Operation Dry Water”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) If you’re planning to hit the water this long holiday weekend, plan ahead for a sober boat operator. DNR Lt. Eric Sullivan says, “If you are on the water from July 4th through July 6th, you will see more law enforcement personnel with zero tolerance for people boating under the influence. […]

July 1, 2024

Canby Bloodmobile Returning July 11th

What’s gone before you know it? BLOOD! There are countless reasons for giving blood. Here’s just one: Unlike most medical necessities, blood can not be stockpiled. It is perishable. Red cells only last for 42 days, and every two seconds in America someone needs blood. People are needed to give regularly! The Canby Bloodmobile will […]

July 1, 2024

National Turkey Federation Announces New Staff Appointments

Washington, D.C. – The National Turkey Federation (NTF) announced the appointments of Dale Nellor as senior vice president of government affairs and Taya Machado as marketing manager. Nellor brings to the NTF team more than 20 years of public policy experience working in Washington and will succeed Leslee Oden, who formally assumed her new role […]

July 1, 2024

Health Risk Warning After Algae Bloom Confirmed in Kandiyohi Co Lake

(Atwater, MN) The Kandiyohi Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District, is alerting residents and visitors to Diamond Lake near Atwater about the presence of algae bloom (red cyanobacteria) in the lake. Commonly associated with hepatotoxins, the bloom can pose health risks to humans and are potentially fatal to animals […]

July 1, 2024

Meeker Co Stabbing/Assault

Meeker County authorities are looking for multiple suspects after receiving a report of an injured man alongside a roadway in Litchfield Township Friday evening. The Sheriff’s Office says they found 50-year-old Galen Serbus of Olivia lying in the ditch with an apparent stab wound and injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Serbus was […]

June 28, 2024

KDMA/Bigfoot 105.5’s Annual Hole-In-One Tournament is Coming Up

July 15th, 2024 at the Rivercrest Golf Course! Qualifying starts at 8:00 am! Just swing on by, purchase a bucket of balls and hit the driving range! The top ten finalists will take their shot at hitting a hole in one for $150,000! 100% of the proceeds benefit the Montevideo High School Golf Team. So […]

June 27, 2024

ACLU Files Suit Against Willmar Officer and the City

(West Central Tribune/Willmar, MN) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed suit against a Willmar police officer and the city on behalf of a Black man who says he was unlawfully arrested for “walking while Black.” The West Central Tribune reports that according to a news release issued Wednesday by the ACLU, 39-year-old Derrick […]

June 27, 2024

One Injured in Renville Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Renville County Wednesday afternoon near Granite Falls. The State Patrol says 61-year-old Thomas Miller of Canby was taken to Granite Falls Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Miller was driving a pickup southbound on Highway 23. The other vehicle was a semi driven by 45-year-old Denny […]

June 26, 2024

In So. MN, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan to Highlight Flood Recovery Resources

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, June 26, 2024, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will travel to South Central Minnesota to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by flooding. Severe flooding continues to have significant impacts across the state, with Southern Minnesota suffering significant damage. The Minnesota National Guard is assisting with emergency flood operations […]
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