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March 18, 2025

Klobuchar and Smith Meeting with Poultry Producers on Bird Flu in Willmar

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — U-S Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are meeting with poultry producers today (Tues 2:30pm) in Willmar to talk about the response to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The senators are also visiting a turkey barn impacted by bird flu and will discuss the USDA’s recent strategy rollout, ongoing biosecurity challenges, and […]

March 17, 2025

ARCO MAN MENTALLY COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL IN ATTEMPTED MURDER OF OLIVIA MAN

An Arco man has been found mentally competent to stand trial for the attempted murder of an Olivia man.  A Rule 20 exam states that 48-year-old David Pillatzki can participate in his defense which is slated for April 15th.  On June 28th last year, Pillatzki, his daughter Ariyanna and Trey Ertl took the victim to […]

March 17, 2025

Congresswoman Fischbach Seeks Another Term

Litchfield, Minnesota – Today (Monday), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announced her campaign for another term as the Seventh District U.S. Representative. Fischbach was elected to Congress in 2020. From a press release: “It is a new day in Washington, D.C., with President Trump in the White House and republican majorities in Congress,” said Fischbach. “We have […]

March 17, 2025

Litchfield Man Injured When Semi was Blown Over

A Litchfield man was injured when the semi he was driving was blown over by high winds Saturday morning in East Grand Forks. The State Patrol says 20-year-old Braden Connor was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Connor was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 when the strong crosswinds overturned […]

March 15, 2025

Ron Skorczewski

Ron Skorczewski, age 79, of rural Canby, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, March 20th at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Wilno, MN.  Visitation will be held from […]

March 14, 2025

Ruth M. Hallaway

Ruth M. Hallaway, age 76 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family following an extended illness. Ruth Marie, the daughter of Walter and Florence (Dahl) Larson was born on July 5, 1948 in Canby, MN. She attended Canby High School and graduated with the class […]

March 14, 2025

House Damaged/Barn Destroyed in Meeker County Fires

A house was extensively damaged and a barn was destroyed by two separate fires in Meeker County Wednesday.   The first was an afternoon house fire in the 800 Block of 5th Street North in Dassel. On arrival, deputies learned that Kathrine Christianson was in the backyard with three dogs when she noticed the fire. […]

March 13, 2025

Alona Cahow

Alona Cahow, age 89, of Cresbard, SD and formerly of Canby, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center in Faulkton, SD.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 20th at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary, SD.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm […]

March 13, 2025

Rural Litchfield Man Shot in Arm

A rural Litchfield man was shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon in Darwin Township. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says at about noon, they received a medical call from the 64100 Block of Highway 12 that 48-year-old Joseph Bogatzki had been shot. Authorities say Bogatzki and his co-workers were handling a firearm that they found […]

March 13, 2025

CCM Health Moving Forward with New Childcare Center for Employees

Montevideo, Minnesota — CCM Health has received approval from the Montevideo City Council and the Chippewa County Board of Commissioners to move forward with the construction of a new childcare center for staffs’ children. Health officials say the new facility, set to break ground this spring, will expand and provide much-needed childcare services for CCM […]
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