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600 Allina Doctors, Health Workers Prepare for Strike

(Minneapolis) – Six hundred doctors, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners are prepared to go out on strike against Allina Health tomorrow. The union representing the doctors and medical professionals believes this will be the largest strike of its kind in U.S. history. The two sides held a final bargaining session on Tuesday without coming up […]

Suspect Charged in Brown County Double Homicide

A 45-year-old man believed to have killed two people in Brown County early Sunday morning has been charged with second-degree murder. KSTP reports the Brown County Sheriff’s Office says Randy Thomas Zimmerman of Courtland was arrested in Iowa in connection with the murders and made his first court appearance there on Monday and is awaiting […]

2nd Half Agricultural Property Taxes Due This Month

The Stevens County Auditor-Treasurer would like to remind all residents that your second half agricultural property taxes are due November 17th.  By law penalty must be added to all late payments.  Taxpayers have the following payment options: Mail Tax payments, but to avoid penalty. payments are required  to be post marked by November 17th.   Ask the post office to […]

Local News – Monday, Nov 3

Otter Tail Power Company filed a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to increase electric rates for its Minnesota customers. This request initiates an 18- to 24-month review process during which the PUC evaluates the company’s costs for providing electric service and then sets rates in a manner the PUC deems reasonable for both the […]

Demuth Announces Run for Governor

Republican Speaker of the Minnesota House Lisa Demuth has announced she’s running for governor. She made the announcement on Sunday and joins a crowded race for Republicans looking to beat Governor Tim Walz. She joins Rep. Kristin Robbins , of Maple Grove, and two former gubernatorial candidates, Scott Jensen and Kendall Qualls. Demuth said she’s the best candidate to […]

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Otter Tail Power Company Requests Minnesota Rate Increase

Fergus Falls, MN, October 31, 2025: Otter Tail Power Company filed a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to increase electric rates for its Minnesota customers. This request initiates an 18- to 24-month review process during which the PUC evaluates the company’s costs for providing electric service and then sets rates in a manner the PUC […]

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Application Process for Vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Opens

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection Wednesday announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Jennifer K. Fischer. The seat will be chambered in Willmar in Kandiyohi County. Judge Fischer agreed to retire from the bench, leading to the dismissal of a formal […]