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March 23, 2026

Wolves win in Boston for first time in 21 years

(Boston, MA/Minnesota News Network) — The Minnesota Timberwolves made a little history Sunday night in Boston. For the first time in 21 years, the Wolves walked out of T-D Garden with a win, beating the Celtics 102-92. Minnesota guard Bones Hyland led the way with 23 points off the bench, giving the Timberwolves a spark […]

March 23, 2026

CCM Gets National Award

Montevideo, Minnesota — CCM Health has been nationally recognized for excellence in patient experience and quality of care. The organization has received the 2026 Five-Star Excellence in Healthcare Award for Overall Hospital Rating from Professional Research Consultants (PRC). This recognition places CCM Health among the top 10% of healthcare organizations nationwide. The award is based […]

March 23, 2026

Authorities ID Five People Killed in Cottonwood County Crash

(Learfield News/Sanborn, MN) — The State Patrol is identifying the five people killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 71 in southwestern Minnesota’s Cottonwood County. Troopers say an SUV driven by 67-year-old Martin Hanson of Springfield and a van driven by 42-year-old Matthew Schultz of Lakefield collided head-on Friday afternoon. Hanson was killed in the […]

March 23, 2026

Ridgewater President Finalists

Minnesota State has announced four finalists in the search for the next president of Ridgewater College in Willmar and Hutchinson. The candidates are Cheryl Norman, Lester Sandres Rápalo, Rushton Johnson and Luca Lewis. According to a news release, the four were recommended by an advisory committee made up of students, faculty, staff and community leaders chaired by […]

March 23, 2026

Two Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

Two drivers were injured in a crash in Kandiyohi County Sunday afternoon in New London Township. The State Patrol says 28-year-old Rossy Ocampo of Spicer and 70-year-old Stephen Toledo of Willmar were taken to CentraCare Hospital in Willmar for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says the crash happened in the intersection of Highway 23 […]

March 21, 2026

Wolves Fall To Blazers

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to Portland last night, 108-104 at Target Center. Minnesota was playing without Anthony Edwards, who missed due to knee inflammation, and Naz Reid, who missed with a knee sprain. Julius Randle scored 19 points to lead Minnesota. Six players scored in double-figures for the Wolves. Minnesota falls to 43-28 on the […]

March 20, 2026

Eugene Laechelt

The Zahrbock Funeral Home announces the death of 94-year-old Eugene (Gene) Laechelt of Madison who passed away on Sunday, March 15 at the Madison Hospital.   Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Madison, MN.  Rev. Thomas Puffe will officiate at the service.   Visitation will […]

March 20, 2026

Traffic Violation Text Scam Circulating

(Willmar, MN) – The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about fake traffic violation notices circulating this week. According to the department, people are receiving text messages referencing supposed violations in Hennepin County and demanding short-notice court appearances (see document below). Deputies say courts do not send notices through text, making these messages […]

March 20, 2026

MN Educators Desire Dedicated Statewide Insurance Pool

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Educators spoke at the Capitol Wednesday, demanding a structural fix to the health insurance crisis teachers face in Minnesota. Amanda Kottke, a science teacher in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, says her son got sick a year ago. After two “lethargic” days and a gut feeling that he needed to […]

March 20, 2026

Paid Leave Program Off to a Strong Start

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota’s Paid Leave program is off to a strong start. New numbers from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) show nearly 34,000 Minnesotans have already been approved for leave since the program launched. DEED says the system is moving quickly: two-thirds of applications are being approved or denied […]
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