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April 8, 2026

WALZ ISSUES ORDER PROVIDING NATIONAL GUARD ASSISTANCE FOR WINONA CYBERATTACK

(Winona, MN) — An executive order issued by Governor Tim Walz provides emergency assistance to Winona County following a cyberattack on Monday.  Officials in Winona County requested cyber protection support from the Minnesota National Guard to ensure continuity of municipal operations. The governor’s office says the attack continued Tuesday and is significantly impairing the county’s […]

April 8, 2026

TRUMAN MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN SHOOTING LAST YEAR

A Truman man has plead guilty to shooting a woman last year.  33-year-old Kyle Liford was been charged with six felonies including second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault among other charges.  Court documents say Liford shot Ciara Gaston in the chest during a domestic dispute in February 2025 in Truman.  Liford’s jury trial was scheduled […]

April 8, 2026

THREE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION TO WILLMAR SCHOOL THREATS

Willmar police shared an update Tuesday evening on the threat investigation against Willmar schools.  Police say they were dispatched to Willmar Middle School regarding a threatening letter school staff had received.  The letter threatened staff members and school buildings.  The investigation has resulted in the arrest of three juveniles who are all being held for […]

April 7, 2026

Marliss Meier, Barb Develder

Marliss and Barb talked about the Prairie Peacemakers Quilt Guild’s Quilt Show this Friday and Saturday at the Royal Oak Event Center in New Ulm.  Hours 9 – 4 both days.  They also talked about the Guild, how to become a member and special quilts they do.          

April 7, 2026

SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

It’s Severe Weather Awareness week and there will be daily focuses on weather alerts, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and extreme heat.  Brown County Sheriff Jason Seidl says to make sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning.  He says a watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather.  A […]

April 7, 2026

LAKEVILLE MAN KILLED IN SIBLEY COUNTY CRASH

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office was called Monday morning at 10:48 am to a rollover crash on Highway 19 east of Gaylord that killed  Lakeville man.  Authorities say a Nissan Xterra driven by 48-year-old Kristopher Anderson of Lakeville was eastbound on Highway 19 flat towing a Chevy S10 when he lost control causing both vehicles […]

April 7, 2026

MINNESOTA’S TROUT SEASON OPENS SATURDAY

Minnesota’s popular stream trout season opens Saturday.  It offers anglers quality fishing opportunities across every region off the state.  Brook trout and lake fishing will also open on Lake Superior and its tributary streams.  The DNR says anglers can find stream maps, fishing tips and access information on its website, including the StreamFinder tool.  Minnesota […]

April 7, 2026

YEAR-ROUND E15 LEGISLATION GAINING MOMENTUM

A member of the U.S House Agriculture Committee says year-round, nationwide E-15 negotiations are in a good place coming out of the April recess.  Republican Representative Brad Finstad says there have been a lot of good talks, a lot of good progress.  He says the latest version of E-15 year-round legislation is in the legal […]

April 7, 2026

MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING CO-WORKER IN COKATO FOUND INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL

The man charged in the beating death of a co-worker in Cokato in November is incompetent to stand trial.  Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes said a psychologist examined 40-year-old David Bruce Delong of Watkins and determined he lacks the capacity to proceed to trial due to mental illness.  Delong has been indicted on a first […]

April 7, 2026

WILLMAR SCHOOLS CLOSED DUE TO THREAT

The Willmar School District has cancelled all classes today (Tuesday) due to a threat.  A post Monday night on the district’s Facebook page by Superintendent Dr. Bill Adams says the district received a threat regarding school safety Monday afternoon after school.  The district decided to close schools out of an abundance of caution.  Earlier in […]
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