Automatic Voter Registration System Certified

SAINT PAUL — On Monday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon certified that the state’s new Automatic Voter Registration system is ready for use. With Automatic Voter Registration, eligible Minnesotans who are applying for or renewing a state-issued ID will be registered to vote without needing to affirmatively “opt in.” The system includes an intensive […]

Senate Bill Designates Bridge in Honor of Late Granite Falls Mayor

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A bill approved by the Minnesota Senate designates a U.S. Highway 212 bridge over the Minnesota River as the “Mayor Dave Smiglewski Memorial Bridge.” Senator Gary Dahms says the bridge honors the longtime mayor of Granite Falls who died last fall. He told members, “Mayor Smiglewski was very passionate about […]

Charges Filed Against Man Shot by Deputies in Montrose

(Learfield News/Buffalo, MN) The armed man shot by Wright County sheriff’s deputies outside a Dollar General Store in Montrose is facing 11 charges. Prosecutors say 36-year-old Matthew Lyrek was shot multiple times after repeatedly pointing a gun at deputies on April 15th. Deputy Andrew Lundeen fired his rifle and another deputy fired additional shots at […]

Stevens Community Humane Society’s Wags, Whiskers, and Wine Fundraiser Saturday 5-4

  It’s that time of year for the Wags, Whiskers, and Wine Fundraiser Dinner!!! Join us for our spring fundraiser to benefit the Stevens Community Humane Society this Saturday, May 4th. It all kicks off at 6 pm and goes till 9 pm at the Old #1 Southside in Morris. Come and enjoy social hour, […]

No GOP District 7 Endorsement

The Republican convention of the 7th Congressional District in Minnesota failed to make an endorsement on Saturday. Representative Michelle Fischbach will now face Steve Boyd in the August 13 primary election. The West Central Tribune reports neither candidate gained the 60% needed for the endorsement after three rounds of voting. A convention vote then approved […]

Stevens County First Responders dispatched to Local Fire

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 10:08am, the Stevens County Dispatch Center received several calls of a house fire at 19225 US Highway 59, Morris, MN. The following agencies responded to the scene: Morris Fire Department, Donnelly Fire Department, Hancock Fire Department, Cyrus Fire Department, Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and Stevens County […]

Congressional Art Competition Deadline

The deadline for the Congressional Art Competition is today (Friday, 5pm). Seventh District U.S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from her district to participate in the annual competition. Fischbach says the longstanding, non-partisan tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students from across the district to showcase their creativity and hard work (Photo […]

MN BCA Identifies Deputies Who Used Force in Montrose Shooting

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota BCA has identified the people involved in a use-of-force incident in Montrose last week that hospitalized 38-year-old Matthew Lyrek. Seven Wright County sheriff’s deputies used force, one of which was working in an undercover capacity, so their identity will not be released. Deputy Matthew Blitz used less-than-lethal force, […]

Lake Latoka rest area building reopens

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Effective immediately, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the building at the Lake Latoka Rest Area on eastbound Interstate 94 near Alexandria for emergency maintenance repairs. The building will be closed for several hours while the well pump is replaced. Although the building is closed, the rest area parking […]

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