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October 10, 2024

Governor Walz Highlights Life-Saving Work of Minnesota National Guard in Response to Devastating Hurricane Season

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the life-saving work of the Minnesota National Guard and emergency responders who are providing emergency assistance to North Carolina and South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene and Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. Governor Walz has issued two executive orders directing the Minnesota […]

October 9, 2024

65% of Americans Saw Their First Horror Movie Before They Were 11 Years Old

If your interest in horror started when you were a kid, chances are you still can’t get enough. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who celebrate Halloween revealed more than two-thirds (68%) of Americans polled enjoyed horror movies when they were a child, and that number still holds strong at 73% today. In fact, almost two-thirds […]

October 8, 2024

USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Financial Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. This significant step continues USDA’s commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers financially viable and support for agricultural communities. Over the past two years, USDA acted […]

October 8, 2024

Join Us For Runnings’ Annual Ladies Night Tomorrow!

It’s an evening of fun, fashion, and philanthropy at Runnings at Montevideo’s Annual Ladies Night. October 9th from four to seven, grab your shopping bucket and enjoy exclusive discounts. 20% off clothing and footwear that fits in the bucket, plus 10% off almost everything else in store. Best of all, your purchases help support the […]

October 4, 2024

Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Make State of Minnesota a Recovery-Friendly Workplace

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today took executive action to make the State of Minnesota a recovery-friendly workplace. Under Executive Order 24-11, the state will adopt policies and procedures to increase support for employees in recovery. This executive order builds on legislation from the 2023 session establishing a statewide Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative by positioning state […]

October 4, 2024

Cement Truck Driver Injured in Renville Co Crash

A cement truck driver was injured when a tire blew on his truck and it crashed in Renville County Wednesday morning, southwest of Hector. The Sheriff’s Office says on arrival, emergency responders discovered a Dunnick owned cement truck resting on its side in the Eastbound ditch on County Road 4. The driver, 32-year-old Guadalupe Navarro […]

October 2, 2024

Red Flag Warning Issued for Extreme Fire Risk

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 18 counties in southwest, west central, and south central Minnesota due to extreme fire danger effective Wednesday, Oct 2. from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Affected counties include Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, […]

October 1, 2024

CCM Health Recognized as an Exceptional MN Hospital Workplace

CCM Health announced that it has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) as an Exceptional Minnesota Hospital Workplace in 2024. The CCM Health Hospital is in Montevideo and has clinics in Clara City, Milan, and Marshall also. CCM was one of six to receive that specific honor. The award was presented during the […]

September 30, 2024

One Injured in Yellow Medicine County Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash Saturday night in Yellow Medicine County, near Granite Falls. The State Patrol says 38-year-old Lydia Godfrey of St. Paul was taken to Granite Falls Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says she was driving westbound on old Highway 167 when the vehicle left the roadway, […]

September 27, 2024

Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 29, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This order occurs annually in honor of Fallen Firefighters Memorial […]