Montevideo News Archives - Page 24 of 32

May 31, 2024

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Thursday afternoon just west of Willmar. The State Patrol says 77-year-old Barry Lokken of Appleton was taken to CentraCare Willmar for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says he was traveling westbound on Highway 40, lost control of the vehicle and it went into […]

May 31, 2024

MDVA Seeking MN Vietnam Veterans to Tell Their Story

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for Vietnam-era Veterans to share their stories during a three-day event this June marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project is an opportunity for Veterans to share their experiences about their time in the service […]

May 30, 2024

Dedication Ceremony at MN Veterans Home in Montevideo

An official dedication ceremony is being held Friday (May 31) for the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. The Montevideo community along with elected officials, civic leaders, Veterans Service Organizations, volunteers, donors, and Veteran Advocates are expected to gather for the ceremony. Along with the Veterans Homes in Preston and Bemidji, the Montevideo Home at […]

May 29, 2024

High Pollen Count in Montevideo

High pollen counts for the Montevideo area over the next few days. At least it isn’t snowing!

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 […]