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November 21, 2024

Loren Charles Reidinger Death Notice

Loren Charles Reidinger, age 91, of Appleton, Minnesota, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Appleton Area Health -Hospital. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Appleton, with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery. Zniewski Funeral […]

November 21, 2024

Gopher Womens BB beats Eastern Illinois

(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team beat Eastern Illinois last night 81-52, outscoring the visiting Panthers 29-6 in the second quarter and never looking back. Sophomore guard Grace Gracholski scored a team-high 16 points in the win, hitting four-of-seven three-points. Freshman Tori McKinney made her first career start and scored a […]

November 21, 2024

Montevideo Organization Among 2 Getting State ‘Support Our Troops’ Grants

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The North Metro Blue Star Mothers of America and the Prairie Five Community Action Council in Montevideo are being awarded Support Our Troops license plate grants. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the Blue Star Mothers is getting nearly $10,000 to provide monthly meals to veterans and family members at […]

November 20, 2024

Driver Charged After Pursuit/Crash in Renville Co

A Redwood Falls man has been charged after a police chase in Renville County Sunday evening. The Renville County Attorney says 19-year-old Carter Thomas Wittman is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer and misdemeanor reckless driving. The Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted about 3 miles south of Olivia near the intersection […]

November 20, 2024

Suspect in Custody in BOLD School Bomb Threat

Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody in connection with last week’s bomb threat at the BOLD School in Olivia. The Olivia Police Department says they’re continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the threat and ensure the safety of all involved. Authorities say the suspect’s identity is being withheld […]

November 20, 2024

Judge Sentences Paynesville Woman for Murdering her Daughter

(Learfield News/Paynesville, MN) — A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman for murdering her disabled daughter. The judge handed 39-year-old Elise Nelson a prison term of 21 years and nine months. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from the loss of oxygen at birth. According to the criminal complaint, […]

November 19, 2024

Lois Minnie Olson Death Notice

Lois Minnie Olson, age 94, of Hendricks, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hendricks Nursing Home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Visitation will be held at The Gathering (205 N. Main Street, Hendricks, MN) on Saturday, November 23rd at 1 p.m. and a celebration of life to follow at 2 p.m. […]

November 19, 2024

Governor Walz Appoints Benjamin Pieh to Fill Eighth Judicial District Vacancy

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz Tuesday announced the appointment of Benjamin Pieh as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Pieh will replace the Honorable Thomas W. Van Hon and will be chambered in Montevideo in Chippewa County. “It is my pleasure to appoint Benjamin Pieh to the Eighth Judicial […]

November 19, 2024

Senator Frentz named Minnesota Milk’s 2024 Legislator of the Year

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Milk Producers Association today announced its 2024 Legislator of the Year, Senator Nick Frentz (18, DFL). The award was presented at Annexstad Dairy Farm in Nicollet County in September. The association will formally recognize Senator Frentz during its annual Dairy Dinner banquet on the evening of February 4, 2025, in […]

November 19, 2024

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