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May 30, 2024

5 Confirmed Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in MN

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — There’s another major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota. The state Board of Animal Health’s Doctor Shauna Voss says within the last week we’ve had a total of five confirmed cases of HPAI in our poultry populations. She says that includes commercial turkey farms and an egg layer facility […]

May 30, 2024

Dedication Ceremony at MN Veterans Home in Montevideo

An official dedication ceremony is being held Friday (May 31) for the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo. The Montevideo community along with elected officials, civic leaders, Veterans Service Organizations, volunteers, donors, and Veteran Advocates are expected to gather for the ceremony. Along with the Veterans Homes in Preston and Bemidji, the Montevideo Home at […]

May 29, 2024

Several People Charged in Glenwood Man’s Overdose Death

On February 20, 2021, Law Enforcement and Glacial Ridge Ambulance responded to an address in rural Glenwood where Tyler Kirckof, 31 years old, was found unresponsive. Life saving measures were performed, however, Tyler passed away a couple days later due to an overdose. The Pope County Sheriff’s Office investigated the circumstances surrounding Tyler’s death for […]

May 29, 2024

Stevens County Chemical Recycling Collection

Cleaning out your garage or basement and wondering what to do with those cans of unusable paints, stains and varnishes? Get rid of them free of charge on Wednesday, June 5th, from 10 am. to 2 pm. at the County Highway Garage in Chokio. Acceptable waste items include paint, stains, varnishes, aerosols, lawn and garden […]

May 29, 2024

House Destroyed by Fire in Stearns Co

A house in Stearns County was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says at just before 5pm, they were dispatched to a house fire on Goldfinch Lane in Rockville. When deputies arrived, the house was completely engulfed in flames and the owners, Scott and Jessica Hill of St. Cloud had evacuated the home […]

May 29, 2024

Walz Deploys MN First Responders to Aid Iowa Communities

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that eight Minnesota members of the Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team (MN-AHIMT) are traveling to Iowa to assist local first responders as communities begin recovering from tornadoes that tore through the Greenfield area. Governor Walz authorized the 14-day mission following a request from Iowa officials through the […]

May 28, 2024

Teen Injured in Willmar Drive-by Shooting

A 16-year-old was injured in a drive-by shooting in Willmar Sunday night. At about 10:40pm, police were dispatched to the 700 block of 4th St SE on the report of gunshots. Officers arrived and were informed that the victim had been taken to the hospital by private vehicle with a reported injury from the drive-by […]

May 28, 2024

Prince’s “Cloud 3” Guitar Up for Auction

A big part of Prince’s musical past is up for auction. KSTP reports bids are being taken for Prince’s iconic Cloud 3 electric guitar. Prince used the guitar on several tours in the 1980s, including Purple Rain. The auction house Julien’s verified Cloud 3’s authenticity. Cloud 1 is in the Smithsonian and Cloud 2 is […]

May 28, 2024

Two Die In Crash Near Glenwood

Two drivers died in a two-vehicle head-on crash near Glenwood Saturday evening. The State Patrol says 39-year-old Nicholas Bergman of Oakdale and 33-year-old Isaac Carlson of Glenwood died at the scene. The Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 28 near Pope County Road 57 in Leven Township just after 7:30pm.

May 27, 2024

Happy Memorial Day- Thank you Veterans!

Happy Memorial Day!! Thank you Veterans for your selfless actions and all the sacrifices you have made for this country. Today at the National Guard Armory in Morris a 9 am ceremony was held to honor those who lost their lives serving the country. Peter Flannery, the American Legion commander, led the ceremony and also […]