Man Charged in Renville County for Possession of Child Pornography

A man that was arrested in Bird Island accused of possession of child pornography has been charged. Forty-five-year-old Travis Jon Olson of Cottonwood has been charged with one felony count of possession of child pornography. The Sheriff’s Office said on Friday (Aug 8), they became aware of a man, later identified as Olson, who had […]

Stevens County Fair Winners!

Summer Food Distribution 8/12

Summer Food Distribution  Residents of Stevens County are welcome to participate in the Food Drop and receive a variety of shelf stable food items, and assorted proteins and produce. Clients drive up to the distribution point where volunteers place items in the vehicle.  The Food Distribution is at the Morris Area High School. 3:00 until […]

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Sunday, Aug. 10, through Tuesday, Aug. 12, for all of Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota. The alert takes effect 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, and runs until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro area, Brainerd, Alexandria, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Hinckley, St. Cloud, Winona, Ortonville, […]

Community Connection – Lisa Denzer w/ RUSC Kinship

  Lisa Denzer with RUSC Kinship stopped by to tell us of the upcoming events! And they always need more volunteer mentors for the youth!                

Non-profit Speaks Against Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling on Ghost Guns

(St. Paul, MN) — An organization called Protect Minnesota is speaking out following the Minnesota Supreme Court’s decision that says it’s legal to carry a ghost gun without a serial number. In its ruling, the Court says the regulation ultimately rests with the state legislature. Protect Minnesota argues that this ruling will leave a critical […]

Stevens County Fair Night One (pictures)

Pictures From The Community Meal to Open The Stevens County Fair

Adam Sandler Bringing ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour to Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Comedian and singer Adam Sandler is coming to Minnesota this fall. Sandler added an October 22nd show at the Xcel Energy Center to his ‘You’re My Best Friend’ tour. He’s performing in more than 30 cities after back-to-back sold-out tours in 2022 and 2023. Sandler’s new movie “Happy Gilmore 2” had […]

West Central Initiative Awarded $570,000 in Grants to 55 Regional Organizations

West Central Initiative recently awarded $570,000 in grants to 55 regional organizations to address sustainability, equity and civic engagement. Among the grant recipients were: ArtisTree Community, Inc.; Clifford J. Benson Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Morris; Conexiones; Douglas County Car Care Program; Friends of the Alexandria Nature Trail; Grant County Collaborative; […]