Fatal Crash Involving SUV and Bicyclist in Wright Co

The State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that involved a bicycle and SUV in Wright County Sunday night east of Maple Lake. The Patrol has not released names or details, other than a 21-year-old man from Maple Lake was on the bicycle and a 39-year-old man from Howard Lake was driving the SUV. Both […]

Worker Injured at Job Site in Meeker Co

A man was injured on a job site in Meeker County Thursday evening north of Belle Lake. The Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Peter Mollema of Slayton was conducting fiber optic work when he fell into a pit and landed on a grounding rod, which impaled his leg. He was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital for […]

Construction Worker Killed in Waite Park Crane Accident

(Learfield News/Waite Park, MN) — Authorities in Stearns County say a Sartell man is the victim of a fatal workplace accident in Waite Park. Police say a large crane was being assembled Tuesday when it fell from an elevated workstation and struck 38-year-old Dylan Barthel, pinning him underneath. Officers say Barthel died at the scene. […]

Man Severely Injured in Meeker Co Brush Fire

A Winsted man was severely burned while attempting to burn a brush pile in Meeker County Thursday afternoon, north of Dassel. The Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Jeremy Hirsch was assisting family with yard clean-up and was attempting to burn a brush pile using an accelerant when the fire came back on him causing severe burns […]

Investiture Ceremony for MN Supreme Court Justice Hennesy

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — New Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Sarah Hennesy will officially take the oath of office in St. Paul today (Thursday). Governor Tim Walz and other dignitaries are scheduled to attend the investiture ceremony for Justice Hennesy. She was previously the chief judge of the Seventh Judicial District in Stearns County. […]

Rescue Crews in Montana Recover Body of Missing MN College Student

(Learfield News/Cooke City, MT) — Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. […]

St. Cloud Preps for Trump Presidential Campaign Rally

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) — St. Cloud will be thrust into the national political spotlight Saturday when former President Donald Trump and vice presidential running mate J.D. Vance come to Minnesota. Mayor David Kleis says security will be a coordinated effort among several law enforcement agencies, and the city will be billing the Trump campaign […]

Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Neglect Resulting in Death of a Child

A Red Lake man has been sentenced for child neglect following the death of a child.  According to U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger, Julius Fineday, Senior (42) was sentenced to five years in prison followed by two years of supervised release.  Fineday pleaded guilty in March to one count of felony child neglect causing the […]

Community Connection: Rebecca Schrupp 7-24-24

Trump Rally Scheduled in St. Cloud

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Trump presidential campaign plans to rally Minnesota Republicans on Saturday in St. Cloud. Hamline University Professor David Schultz says the GOP ticket has its eye on the State of Hockey. He said, “clearly Trump and Vance think it’s in play or at least want to put into play.” Schultz […]