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August 29, 2024

Three Injured in Wright Co Crash

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County Wednesday afternoon near Delano. The State Patrol says 16-year-old Emily Rice of Rockford was driving one of the vehicles. She was taken to Buffalo Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger in the other vehicle, 44-year-old Mohamed Farah of Willmar and […]

August 29, 2024

One Injured in Wright Co Motorcycle Crash

A 19-year-old from Monticello was injured in a motorcycle crash in Wright County Wednesday evening. The State Patrol says Benjamin Phillips was taken to North Memorial in Robbinsdale for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Phillips was traveling eastbound on I-94 in Albertville when the motorcycle left the roadway and crashed, just after 6pm. […]

August 29, 2024

More Troopers Out For Labor Day Weekend

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota State Patrol is telling drivers to slow down, pay attention, and stay sober before the holiday weekend. The agency says more troopers will be on the road during the Labor Day weekend to try to catch those who are impaired, distracted, or driving recklessly. Troopers will also be […]

August 29, 2024

Gov Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Four MN Counties Impacted by Flooding

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for four Minnesota counties that suffered damage from flooding in June. “Minnesota’s emergency management team has been coordinating closely with counties to address damage caused by flooding this year,” said Governor Walz. “Their work continues to help Minnesotans recover from this year’s severe flooding.” Big Stone, […]

August 28, 2024

Hutchinson Council Discusses Cannabis Regulation

Now that cannabis is legal in Minnesota, many cities are looking at if they should or should not operate a municipal dispensary and how they may or may not be able to regulate them. The Hutchinson City Council had such a discussion Tuesday evening. City Administrator Matt Jaunich: Jaunich says there are four areas the […]

August 28, 2024

Vance, Walz, Trump, Harris, Hit the Campaign Trail

(Learfield News/Undated) — Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance campaigns today (Wed) in neighboring Wisconsin. Vance will be in the Green Bay area, talking about the economy, inflation, and energy. His Democratic rival, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks at the International Firefighters Association Convention in Boston, then goes to Savannah, Georgia to kick off a bus […]

August 28, 2024

One Injured in Chippewa Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi truck and a pickup in Chippewa County Tuesday morning in Clara City. The State Patrol says 65-year-old Dale Robinson of Currie was driving the pickup and was taken to Rice Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The semi truck driver, 34-year-old Benjamin Ruther of […]

August 28, 2024

Stearns County Building Fire

A barn was damaged by fire in Stearns County Monday night. At just before 11pm, the sheriff’s office received a call of a barn on fire at 31862 Co Rd 18, in North Fork Township. The caller said they could see flames inside the barn, which had cows inside. The homeowner, 58-year-old Brian Kollman, entered […]

August 27, 2024

Severe MN Storms Pack Damaging Winds & Hail

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Parts of the state are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and hail moved across central and southern Minnesota Monday night. The National Weather Service is reporting 65 mile-per-hour wind gusts in Silver Lake, 63 miles an hour in Eden Prairie, and 62 in the Willmar area. One-point-75-inch hail […]

August 27, 2024

Gas Prices Dropping

(ABC News) Gas prices are dropping to the point where it’s real savings for Americans because of less demand for oil globally. Compared to a year ago at this time, Americans are now paying 50 cents a gallon less on average for regular unleaded. If you have a 16 gallon tank which is normal for […]
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