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May 29, 2024

Wolves stay alive with a win in Dallas.

The Timberwolves finally won a game in the Western Conference Finals. But they have their work cut out for them. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 points and the Wolves held on to win 105-100. Anthony Edwards added 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Game 5 will start in Minneapolis around 7:35 p.m Thursday. Minnesota will […]

May 29, 2024

Top 200 Country songs from Rolling Stone Country.

Did your favorite make the top ten? Rolling Stone Country just named the best 200 country songs of all time. These types of lists always get people talking. Here’s the top ten: 1. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton (1973). 2. “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash (1956). 3. “Crazy” by Patsy Cline (1961). […]

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

Spicer Attorney/Spouse Facing Drug Charges

SPICER — A lawyer from the Spicer area with a large following on social media was arrested last week for alleged possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia. The West Central Tribune reports on Thursday (May 23), the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office served a warrant at the home of 42-year-old Nicholas Robert Rekieta and his spouse […]

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

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 28, 2024

Suspect Sought in High-speed Chase

Authorities are looking for the driver involved in a high-speed chase in Kandiyohi County Sunday after the suspect eluded officers. At abut 2:00am Sunday, a Kandiyohi County sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a motor vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed on Kandiyohi County Road 26 (60th Ave) NE in Green Lake […]

May 24, 2024

Week 4 Rock of the North has been found.

The week 4 Rock of the North was found at Robbin’s Island in Willmar. It was under a slide at the old playground up on the hill. Congrats to Edwina and Morghan from Willmar! Congrats to all of our winners this year. Each winning $500. And thank you to our sponsors this year: Green […]

May 24, 2024

Motorcyclist Injured in Stearns Co Crash

A Cold Spring man was injured when his motorcycle hit a trailer in Stearns County Wednesday afternoon, north of St. Joseph. When deputies arrived, they located the driver of the motorcycle, 74-year-old Ralph Sieben, laying on the back of the flat-deck trailer being tended to by St. Joseph Fire & Rescue. He was taken to […]

May 23, 2024

Lainey Wilson is set to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry!

Following her performance on The Voice finale on Tuesday, May 21, the country singer, 32, was surprised onstage by Reba McEntire with an invitation to be inducted as a member of the prestigious organization celebrating country stars. “Lainey, I am so proud of you. You did a wonderful job. I have heard that I have inspired you in what […]