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June 14, 2024

Most Popular Dad Rock Band by State

A map in a new study by Merchoid shows the most popular dad rock band in each U.S. state. When you think of dad rock, which bands come to mind? For many, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen and other related big names from the ’70s and ’80s are likely […]

June 14, 2024

Montevideo Fiesta Day Parade Information

Montevideo Fiesta Days Parade – Saturday, June 15th, 2024 Parade Headquarters: The Refuge Church (1117 Benson Rd, Montevideo, MN 56265) – please enter from Hwy 7/29 Junction Check in starting at Parade Headquarters at 10:00 AM to receive your Unit Number Parade Line-Up: Outdoor Pool and Windom Park area Bands will be directed to Smith Park after checking in […]

June 14, 2024

Minnesota Air Guitar Championship coming to Fridley

Change the invisible strings on your axe, the U.S. Air Guitar Championships are coming to Minnesota. The 2024 Minneapolis U.S. Air Guitar Championships will bring its big energy, headbanging, and lack of guitars to Fridley’s Route 47 Pub & Grub on June 26. The long-running national competition functions a bit like karaoke, except instead of singing, competitors […]

June 14, 2024

Fatal Crash in Renville County

Two people died and four were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Renville County Thursday afternoon in Danube. The State Patrol says a Ford Taurus and International Straight truck were both eastbound on Highway 212 when they collided at 2nd Street just before 4pm. The Patrol says the driver of the car, 55-year-old Ricardo Cantu […]

June 14, 2024

Renville Co Road 2 Closed for Improvements

(Olivia, MN) – Renville County Road 2 from Highway 71 to Renville County Road 5 is now closed for road improvements. County officials say the project is expected to take six to eight weeks. Motorists are asked to follow the marked detour to Renville County Road 19.

June 13, 2024

Montevideo VA Clinic opens at new location on June 17

St. Cloud, Minn: The Montevideo VA Clinic is moving to a new, larger facility located at 814 N. 11th St., in Montevideo. Starting Monday, June 17, 2024, all Veteran appointments will occur at the new location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled on Friday, June 28, at 1 p.m. Veterans served by the clinic are invited to […]

June 13, 2024

Severe Storms Pack Strong Winds/Hail in MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — The severe thunderstorms that moved across Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening were packing strong winds and large hail. The National Weather Service reported two-and-a-half-inch hail near Backus, Chisholm and Finlayson; two inch in White Earth and Crosslake, one-and-three-quarter inch hail in Madison, Walker and Aitkin; and one inch stones in Alexandria, […]

June 12, 2024

Rock of the North: Week 2 has been found!

Congratulations to Tanya Ostenson! She found the Rock Of The North for our second week! She scored $500! You can be a winner too, we’ll do it all again beginning Monday, June 17th! It was located at the Lions Park at Watson Sag. […]

June 12, 2024

Grand Opening Celebrating Paynesville Hospital

(Paynesville, MN) — CentraCare is holding a grand opening for the newly renovated hospital in Paynesville. The final phase of CentraCare-Paynesville Hospital is complete, and the community is invited to come for tours, giveaways, and refreshments. The grand opening is today (WED) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Over the past two years, CentraCare has […]

June 11, 2024

The UMVRDC will meet June 25th

UMVRDC MEETING NOTICE: The Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) board will conduct its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Civic Center in Appleton. The public meeting begins at 6:30pm.