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November 25, 2024

Investigation Continues in Kandiyohi Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Friday afternoon and authorities are still trying to identify one of the drivers and vehicle involved. The State Patrol says 68-year-old Gary Bennett of Lake Lillian was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was traveling eastbound on Highway 7. […]

November 22, 2024

Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Two-Day Standoff in St. Michael

(Learfield News/St. Michael, MN) — A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after a two-day standoff in St. Michael in 2022. Brandon Gardas was convicted of one count each of attempted second-degree murder and illegal firearm possession. Gardas was arrested in June 2022 after a nearly two-day standoff with police. […]

November 22, 2024

November Rains Ease Drought Conditions in MN

(Learfield News/Lincoln, NE) — All the rainfall in November is easing the drought conditions in Minnesota. The new U-S Drought Monitor map shows just over 15 percent of the state remains in a severe drought — down from nearly 45 percent last week. The area of Minnesota in a moderate drought dropped from 79 to […]

November 21, 2024

Garth Appearance On Jimmy Kimmel Cancelled

According to American Songwriter, Garth Brooks was supposed to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for an “Outdoor Mini-Concert” next Monday. It was being advertised as recently as a few days ago, but it’s now been cancelled and it won’t be rescheduled. No reason was given as to why. Fans who had tickets just got a message that […]

November 21, 2024

Hutchinson Police Ask For Help in Locating Missing Teens

The Hutchinson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two teens. Seventeen-year-old Tyrone Robinson was last seen on April 27, 2024 at 7:55pm leaving on foot from the 800 block of Dale Street SW in Hutchinson. He’s described as Black, 5’11” 200lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing […]

November 21, 2024

Montevideo Organization Among 2 Getting State ‘Support Our Troops’ Grants

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The North Metro Blue Star Mothers of America and the Prairie Five Community Action Council in Montevideo are being awarded Support Our Troops license plate grants. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the Blue Star Mothers is getting nearly $10,000 to provide monthly meals to veterans and family members at […]

November 20, 2024

Driver Charged After Pursuit/Crash in Renville Co

A Redwood Falls man has been charged after a police chase in Renville County Sunday evening. The Renville County Attorney says 19-year-old Carter Thomas Wittman is charged with felony fleeing a peace officer and misdemeanor reckless driving. The Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted about 3 miles south of Olivia near the intersection […]

November 20, 2024

MN DNR Launches New EagleCam

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota DNR is launching a new EagleCam featuring a new pair of breeding eagles in a new location. Nongame wildlife specialist Lori Naumann says the new nest is scheduled to go live to the public on Thursday (click here). The nest at the site of the original EagleCam fell to the […]

November 20, 2024

Suspect in Custody in BOLD School Bomb Threat

Authorities say a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody in connection with last week’s bomb threat at the BOLD School in Olivia. The Olivia Police Department says they’re continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the threat and ensure the safety of all involved. Authorities say the suspect’s identity is being withheld […]

November 20, 2024

Judge Sentences Paynesville Woman for Murdering her Daughter

(Learfield News/Paynesville, MN) — A Stearns County judge has sentenced a Paynesville woman for murdering her disabled daughter. The judge handed 39-year-old Elise Nelson a prison term of 21 years and nine months. The child had chronic respiratory failure and severe developmental delay from the loss of oxygen at birth. According to the criminal complaint, […]