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May 29, 2024

STUDY: Possible Link Between Tattoos and Lymphoma Revealed

A new study out of Sweden finds that people with tattoos have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. For the study, published in eClinicalMedicine, 11,905 participants were directed to answer a questionnaire about lifestyle factors to determine if they were tattooed. The risk associated with tattoo exposure appears to be highest […]

May 29, 2024

Spicer Attorney/Spouse Facing Drug Charges

SPICER — A lawyer from the Spicer area with a large following on social media was arrested last week for alleged possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. The West Central Tribune reports on Thursday (May 23), the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant at the home of 42-year-old Nicholas Robert Rekieta and his spouse […]

May 28, 2024

Teen Injured in Willmar Drive-by Shooting

A 16-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting in Willmar Sunday night. At about 10:40pm, police were dispatched to the 700 block of 4th St SE on the report of gunshots. Officers arrived and were informed that the victim had been taken to the hospital by private vehicle with a reported injury from the drive-by […]

May 28, 2024

SURVEY: 61.8% of Non-Swimmers in America Are Women

A new survey from Poolonomics highlights a significant gender gap in swimming proficiency, revealing that 61.8% of American adults who cannot swim are women. According to Poolonomics, the study surveyed 3,000 adults across all 50 states, finding that nearly one in six adults lack swimming skills. The survey also shows that coastal states do not […]

May 28, 2024

MN Alliance on Problem Gambling Urges Consumer Protections to Sports Gambling Bill

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (May 28, 2024) — The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MNAPG), a gambling-neutral organization, says the failure to legalize sports gambling in Minnesota is an important opportunity for lawmakers to re-engineer any future bill to include a framework that includes important consumer protections. MNAPG stresses that it will be critical to ensure that if and when Minnesota […]

May 28, 2024

Suspect Sought in High-speed Chase

Authorities are looking for the driver involved in a high-speed chase in Kandiyohi County Sunday after the suspect eluded officers. At abut 2:00am Sunday, a Kandiyohi County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a motor vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Kandiyohi County Road 26 (60th Ave) NE in Green Lake […]

May 23, 2024

Renville County Road 6 Closing for Road Improvements

(Olivia) Beginning today (May 23), Renville County Road 6 from 850th Avenue to approximately one-half (½) mile into Kandiyohi County will be closed for road improvements and motorists are advised to follow the marked detour. County officials say the project is expected to be complete by July 31.        

May 23, 2024

Minneapolis to host two-night WWE SummerSlam in 2026

After missing out on WrestleMania, Minneapolis was given a major consolation prize by WWE after being named the host for SummerSlam 2026. WWE confirmed the news Wednesday morning, revealing that U.S. Bank Stadium will host the two-night extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, 2026. It will be the first pay-per-view held in the Twin […]

May 23, 2024

Kandiyohi County Deputy Will Not Face Charges In January Death

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — A Kandiyohi County deputy will not face criminal charges in connection with a death of a Willmar man in January. Seventy-five-year-old Michael Yanacheak died after the deputy used a stun gun during an attempted eviction. Yanacheak fell and hit his head, leading the medical examiner to declare his death a homicide […]

May 23, 2024

Reps Baker and Lang Hosting Town Hall in Willmar

Saint Paul, MN — The 2024 legislative session came to a close earlier this week and Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, and Sen. Andrew Lang, R-Olivia, are inviting constituents to a town hall meeting next week to discuss the session and answer questions. The meeting takes place from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday (May 29th) in […]
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