Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

June 26, 2025

New survey shows broad support among Minnesotans for Medicaid

8 in 10 respondents opposed federal cuts to Medicaid Findings from a new statewide survey show there is broad support among Minnesotans for Medicaid and providing health insurance to people in need. Nearly three quarters of respondents (72%) said that Medicaid was “very important” to people in their local community. In May 2025, the Minnesota […]

June 26, 2025

Tornadoes/Heavy Rain Reported

(Learfield News) The National Weather Service is looking into least a half dozen tornado reports in southern and southeastern Minnesota. Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein says rotation was first spotted Wednesday near Alden and Hartland in Freeborn County. There were also reports of tornadoes on the ground in Zumbro Falls, Lake City, and Hokah in southeastern Minnesota. […]

June 25, 2025

Free Nature Monoprinting Session

A free Nature Monoprinting session will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wheaton Community Library. With guidance from Elbow Lake-based Michael Weatherly of Printmaking INC, participants will create one-of-a-kind nature monoprints using objects from the natural world. All ages are welcome. The program is supported by grants from West Central […]

June 25, 2025

Benson Family Involved in Accident in Meeker County

A Benson family was involved in a three vehicle accident in Meeker County on Tuesday morning. A Chevy Silverado driven by 42-year-old Matthew Ray Ollendick of Benson was traveling east on County Road 27, attempting to enter Minnesota Highway 15. A Toyota Highlander driven by 72-year-old Susan Ann Drury of Milaca was southbound on Highway […]

June 25, 2025

U of M Professor Recommends Parents Keep an Eye on Kids’ Summer Screen Time

(Minneapolis, MN) — School is out, and summer is here, which means Minnesota parents need to keep an eye on their teenagers’ screen time. U of M Department of Family Social Science Professor Jodi Dworkin says it’s quite the adjustment for kids as they have more time to spend on social media without school. Dworkin […]

June 25, 2025

Candlelight Vigil for State Representative Melissa Hortman and husband Mark in Morris

A candlelight vigil for assassinated State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will be held 8:30 p.m. tonight at East Side Park in Morris. There will also be a remembrance of their dog Gilbert, who was killed on the day of their murder. Participants are being asked to NOT bring any signs.     […]

June 24, 2025

Glenwood Man Involved in Accident

A Glenwood man was involved in a two-vehicle accident late Monday morning in Stearns County. A Ford Fusion driven by 17-year-old Katie Marie Derichs of Elrosa, and a Ford F-150 driven by 73-year-old Michael Robert Roelike of Glenwood, were traveling southbound on Highway 71 and County Road 22 when the vehicles collided in Getty Township. […]

June 24, 2025

University of Minnesota Morris Provides $163.5 Million Dollars to State Economy

Tripp Umbach, a Pittsburgh-based national research firm, has released the results of a study that finds the University of Minnesota contributes $11.5 billion a year in economic activity to the state of Minnesota; $163.5 million of that comes from the Morris campus.  The Economic and Community Impact study measured the direct and indirect impact of […]

June 24, 2025

Engebretson and Sons 4th Of July Route Changes

Engebretson and Sons will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.  The following route changes are as follows for the 4th of July Holiday. Cyrus Garbage Customers Garbage customers in the City of Cyrus as well as rural Cyrus customers who are normally picked up on Wednesdays will be picked up one day early […]

June 24, 2025

Flags to Remain at Half-Staff Through Saturday, June 28

Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags to continue to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on Saturday, June 28, the day of interment, in honor and remembrance of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman. Individuals, businesses, and other […]
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