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April 1, 2026

MINNESOTA TIES TO MOON MISSION

Minnesota Ties to Mission to Moon (Learfield News/Undated) — As NASA prepares to send astronauts back toward the moon tonight (Wednesday) for the first time in over 50 years, Minnesota plays a key role in the mission.  Critical electronics guiding the Orion spacecraft were developed by Honeywell at its Plymouth facility, where engineers design radiation-hardened […]

March 31, 2026

CONGRESSWOMAN CRAIG, HOUSE AG COMMITTEE URGE USDA TO EASE FERTILIZER PRICES

Ranking Democrat Angie Craig and members of the House Ag Committee are urging the USDA to take immediate action to stabilize fertilizer prices.  In a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins, they blame the war in Iran and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz for severe global supply disruptions.  They lawmakers write “blocked shipments of […]

March 31, 2026

MNDOT RELEASES LIST OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR 2026

Some construction projects have already started in Minnesota including the Veterans Memorial Bridge reconstruction.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released its list of projects for this year including finishing the Highway 22 Mankato to St. Peter project, starting a two-year project to reconstruct Highway 22 and Highway 109 in Wells, reconstruct Highway 75 from […]

March 31, 2026

FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN SACRED HEART

A Go Fund Me has been set up for a Sacred Heart man who lost his home in a fire last week.  Shaun Wiler and his 15-year-old daughter Grace weren’t hurt but their dog and cat died and all of their possessions were lost.  Family members say that Wiler plans to rebuild but insurance will […]

March 30, 2026

KASSON FAMILY WANTS ANSWERS AFTER DOG SHOT IN FENCED-IN BACKYARD

A Kasson family wants answers after their dog was shot in their fenced-in backyard.  Police say a Husky was shot three times, two bullets grazing his neck and a third that shattered his jaw leaving him in critical condition.  Part of his jaw had to be removed to save his life.  Emergency surgery cost around […]

March 30, 2026

FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGES VIOLENT VIDEO GAME TRIGGERED FATAL ASSAULT AT ST. PETER FACILITY

A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges a video game triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a man.   Abshir Mohamed Hussein filed the lawsuit as a trustee for the next of kin of Abdirashi Hussein, who court records say was killed New Year’s Eve 2023.  It names […]

March 30, 2026

Karen J. Diehn

Karen J. Diehn, age 83, of Fairfax passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at the Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord. A Private Family Memorial Service will immediately follow. Interment will be in St. Paul’s […]

March 30, 2026

OLIVIA MAN HAS SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ON CHARGES OF SHOOTING GIRLFRIEND IN THE LEG

An Olivia man has a settlement conference today (Monday) in Renville County District Court  for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the leg in Renville December 5th.  27-year-old Angle Garza is charged with two counts of second-degree assault for the incident that allegedly occurred in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Southern Minnesota Beet […]

March 27, 2026

POLICE INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL DUMPING AT LAUNDROMAT

New Ulm Police are investigating a report of illegal dumping at B & J Laundromat Tuesday morning.  Video surveillance shows many clothing items from Victoria Secret, Walmart, Old Navy, Maurices, Pink, Bath and Body Works among others.   The clothing had tags that appeared to be new.  An investigation showed a 51-year-old Morton man is a […]

March 27, 2026

GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

Governor Walz is scheduled to give his final State of the State Address Tuesday, April 28.  The governor was officially granted his request by House members during Thursday’s floor session.  The Minnesota House chamber will host the governor and the Senate for the address.  Walz announced in January that he was no longer seeking a […]
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