Fairmont Woman Injured in Crash

A Fairmont woman was hurt when her vehicle left the road in crashed early this (Tueday) morning. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, at approximately 5:37am, a Lincoln MKX, driven by 22year old Kirsten Allison Steuber of Fairmont, was eastbound on a wet  highway 60 in Goodhue County, when the vehicle left the road and crashed […]

Knife Assult at Centra Care in Willmar

Police were called to the CentraCare Emergency Department in Willmar Monday morning on an immediate request for assistance with a combative patient that had a knife. Officers arrived and found that a 31-year-old Willmar man who had been in the hospital for an apparent mental health issue had produced a knife and had stabbed a […]

USDA Invests $2 Million in Clean Energy to Strengthen Farms and Businesses in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that USDA is investing $2 million in 27 renewable energy projects to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.   “USDA is committed […]

Lane closures on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria begin April 8

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Starting Monday, April 8, weather permitting, motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions on Interstate 94 between Osakis and Alexandria, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crews will install traffic control devices, replace guardrail and begin building crossovers for the upcoming concrete resurfacing and bridge replacement project on westbound I-94. Once […]

Four Injured in Renville County Crash

A two vehicle crash Sunday evening around 7:30pm at the intersection of Highways 19 and 71 injured four with non life threatening injuries.                                                                  […]

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Herman Oddfellow’s Smelt & Pollock Fish Fry 4/5-4/6

It’s that time of year….. come out and enjoy the Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock fry.  It will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 5th and 6th serving is from 4:30 to 6:30 both days.  Cost is 18.00 for Adults and kids 8.00 and kids under 4 Free.   The Herman Oddfellows Smelt and Pollock Fish this Friday and […]

Stevens County Pork Producers Annual Supper Saturday 4/6

You are invited to the Stevens County Pork Producers annual Supper on Saturday, April 6th , from 4 to 8 pm at the Old Number One Southside in Morris. Come hungry and enjoy your choice of grilled or deep fried pork chops, potato, green beans, and applesauce. This great supper is $10 dollars for adults […]

WELCOME HOME CHAMPIONS

Minnesota State-Mankato hosting a welcome home celebrations Monday afternoon for the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Both won the NCAA Division II National Championship over the weekend. The MSU men topped Nova Southeastern on Saturday while the women beat Texas Woman’s University on Friday night. The free event is in Bresnan Arena and is open […]

Arrests made following a police chase in Grand Forks

A man and two juveniles led deputies on a chase in Grand Forks early Friday. According to the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, the chase started just after 12:30am when a deputy clocked a vehicle going 83 miles per hour on South Washington Street. The deputy began a pursuit with his lights and siren on, […]