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April 30, 2024

Senate Bill Designates Bridge in Honor of Late Granite Falls Mayor

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A bill approved by the Minnesota Senate designates a U.S. Highway 212 bridge over the Minnesota River as the “Mayor Dave Smiglewski Memorial Bridge.” Senator Gary Dahms says the bridge honors the longtime mayor of Granite Falls who died last fall. He told members, “Mayor Smiglewski was very passionate about […]

April 29, 2024

Paul Banken Death Notice

Paul Banken, age 76, of Montevideo, Minnesota died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Luther Haven Nursing Home. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM […]

April 29, 2024

No GOP District 7 Endorsement

The Republican convention of the 7th Congressional District in Minnesota failed to make an endorsement on Saturday. Representative Michelle Fischbach will now face Steve Boyd in the August 13 primary election. The West Central Tribune reports neither candidate gained the 60% needed for the endorsement after three rounds of voting. A convention vote then approved […]

April 29, 2024

Two Injured in Meeker Co Crash

Two drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Meeker County Sunday afternoon on the east side of Litchfield. The State Patrol says 38-year-old Zachary Ledeboer of Benson and 81-year-old Ralph Gilmer of Litchfield were taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says their vehicles collided on Highway 12 at […]

April 26, 2024

Congressional Art Competition Deadline

The deadline for the Congressional Art Competition is today (Friday, 5pm). Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual competition. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo […]

April 25, 2024

Meeker Co Scam Making Rounds Again

The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents of a scam making the rounds again. The Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received several reports of people impersonating members of the Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to scam money from them. The scammer states they are a Sergeant with this office and references missed jury service for […]

April 25, 2024

Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle in Renville Co

A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Sacred Heart Wednesday morning. The Renville County Sheriff’s Office says at just after 7:30, a 15-year-old girl from Sacred Heart had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Walnut Street and 5th Avenue. She was taken to Granite Falls Hospital for treatment […]

April 24, 2024

Update: Names Released in Fatal Kandiyohi Co Crash

Authorities have released more information on a fatal head-on crash in Kandiyohi County Tuesday evening involving two vehicles. The State Patrol says 69-year-old Joyce Nokleby and 83-year-old Llewellyn Nokleby, both of Benson, died at the scene. They were the driver and passenger in an SUV that was traveling westbound on Highway 12 near Pennock. The […]

April 24, 2024

Brown Co Asks Public for Info on Suspicious Wildfires

(Learfield News/Brown County, MN) — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information regarding suspicious wildfires over the past two months. Officials say between March 1st and April 22nd they’ve received 16 fire calls on or near CRP acreage, wildlife management areas, and other naturally-vegetated land. Five of the 16 fires occurred […]

April 23, 2024

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