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February 2, 2026

More Vehicles Break Through Area Lake Ice

A couple more vehicles partially broke through area lake ice recently. On Thursday evening, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a pickup that had gone through the ice on Horseshoe Lake near Eastway Court in Munson Township. The caller said the driver, 30-year-old Joshua Blommer of Richmond, escaped without injury.   On Saturday night, […]

January 31, 2026

Dylan German

Dylan German, age 31, of Montevideo, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  A celebration of life will be Monday, February 2, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo.  Visitation will be at the Anderston-Tebeest Funeral Home in Montevideo on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from […]

January 31, 2026

Dennis R. Anderson

Dennis R. Anderson, age 78 of Montevideo, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at CCM Health in Montevideo.  A celebration of life will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at  Montevideo VFW Post 380.  A toast to Dennis will be at 3:00 PM followed by Military Honors. Arrangements are with Anderson-TeBeest Funeral […]

January 30, 2026

Jerry Borg

Jerry Borg, age 83, of Watson, Minnesota, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Luther Haven Nursing Home.  Memorial service will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Watson Lutheran Church in Watson.  Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements  are with Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo, Minnesota.

January 30, 2026

Chickens/Puppies Die in Stearns County Barn Fire

Authorities believe a heating lamp inside a barn may be the cause of a fire in Avon that killed chickens and several puppies late Wednesday morning. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says at just after 11:30 they took a call saying there was black smoke in the area of the 36000 block of 160th Avenue. […]

January 30, 2026

Renville County Search Warrant/Arrest Nets Drugs/Illegal Firearms

A Renville man was taken into custody and charged in connection with the execution of a search warrant last week that netted drugs, illegal firearms and cash. As a result, 22-year-old Timothy Joe Declercq was arrested and taken the Renville County Jail. On Thursday, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street […]

January 30, 2026

Governor Walz Appoints John Fitzgerald to Fill Eighth Judicial District Vacancy

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of John Fitzgerald as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Fitzgerald will replace the Honorable Jennifer K. Fischer and will be chambered in Willmar in Kandiyohi County. “John Fitzgerald’s approach to justice centers around humility and kindness. Those skills will not only make him an excellent addition to the Kandiyohi County bench but will help serve his community,” said Governor Walz. Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District encompasses Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, […]

January 30, 2026

Governor Launches “Shop Local, Stand Together” Campaign

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) have announced the launch of the “Shop Local, Stand Together” campaign across the state. The governor is encouraging Minnesotans to support small, locally owned businesses, particularly those that have seen reduced foot traffic and uncertainty due to […]

January 30, 2026

Minnesota Man Charged for Posing as FBI Agent to Free Mangione

(Learfield News/Brooklyn, NY) – A Minnesota man is jailed in New York after posing as an FBI agent to get accused killer Luigi Mangione out of jail. Mangione is charged with fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson of Maple Grove outside a Midtown hotel in December 2024. Police say 36-year-old Mark Anderson of Mankato […]

January 29, 2026

Luther and Martha Opjorden

Martha Opjorden, of Milan, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN at the age of 75. Luther Opjorden, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the age of 80. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Kviteseid Lutheran Church in Milan […]
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