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May 23, 2024

Businesses Have Until Friday, May 31st to Apply for the Grants from the PROMISE Act Grant

Small businesses’ paperwork for grants from the PROMISE Act Grant have until Friday, May 31st, 2024 to get them turned into the West Central Initiative. The PROMISE Act Grant was created by the Minnesota legislative and signed by Governor Tim Walz. The act was created to help small businesses, who did not receive funds for […]

May 23, 2024

Kandiyohi County Deputy Will Not Face Charges In January Death

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — A Kandiyohi County deputy will not face criminal charges in connection with a death of a Willmar man in January. Seventy-five-year-old Michael Yanacheak died after the deputy used a stun gun during an attempted eviction. Yanacheak fell and hit his head, leading the medical examiner to declare his death a homicide […]

May 22, 2024

Live Stream Now at Split Rock Lighthouse

TWO HARBORS, Minn. – Split Rock Lighthouse is famous for its scenic beauty, stunning views of the surrounding wilderness, and unpredictable weather. Thanks to a new around-the-clock livestream, the public can now get a view of conditions at the site at any time, no matter where they are in the world. “Ever since I started working at Split […]

May 22, 2024

Hutchinson Mosquito Spraying Begins

Spring rain has helped the mosquito population, to our detriment…but the city of Hutchinson has already been taking the first step in limiting the number of the pesky blood-suckers, and they’re ready to take the second step. At the beginning of May, larval treatments were put into the numerous holding ponds in the city and […]

May 21, 2024

Deer Sanctuary Could Close Due To Fencing Requirement

(Learfield News/Hutchinson, MN) — A deer sanctuary in Hutchinson may have to close if it can’t come up with the money to build a second fence around the property. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has told the Gopher Campfire Wildlife Sanctuary in Hutchinson to have the fence in place by September 1st. A state […]

May 21, 2024

Minnesota Candidate Filing Period Opens

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s filing window for state, county, and municipal elections opens today (Tuesday). Candidates for U.S. senator, U.S. representative, state senator, state representative, and open judicial positions can file with the Secretary of State or the county auditor where they live. Other candidates must file with their county auditor, municipal clerk, […]

May 20, 2024

Engebretson and Son’s Disposal Memorial Day Weekend Route Schedule

Engebretson & Sons Disposal Service announces the following route changes for Memorial Day: We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Morris East Side Recycling: The recycling route for Morris East side will be completed on Friday, May 24th instead of Monday, May 27th. Chokio & Alberta Recycling: The recycling […]

May 20, 2024

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION IN NEW ULM STARTS TODAY (MONDAY)

Construction is scheduled to start today (Monday) on the roundabout construction at Highway 14 and Highland Avenue in New Ulm.  The project includes constructing a single-lane roundabout, a new sidewalk and trail to connect existing locations and lighting.  Highway 14 from Brown County Road 12 to North Garden Street in New Ulm will be closed.  […]

May 20, 2024

Chaotic Close to Minnesota Legislative Session

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Pandemonium in the Minnesota House and a likely unprecedented lapse of protocol in the Senate last night (Sun) in the closing minutes of the 2024 session. The loud booing continued for 25 minutes after Senate President Bobby Joe Champion ignored Republican members so Democrats could pass a 14-hundred-page bill spanning […]

May 20, 2024

Rep. Fischbach Announces 7th District Art Competition Winners

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office received over 50 submissions from across the 7th District for this year’s Congressional Art Competition, and the winners have been selected. “Thank you to everyone who submitted art for this year’s competition. With so many wonderful pieces, deciding the winner was not easy,” said Congresswoman Fischbach.” Congratulations to Hannah, […]
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