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May 30, 2025

This would only happen to Jelly Roll…

Another day, and another story that could only happen to Jelly Roll. He’s on tour with Post Malone on the Big [Butt] Stadium Tour and something incredible happened at their show in Philadelphia. Jelly was singing “Hard Fought Hallelujah”, when a double rainbow appeared. He pointed at the rainbow during his song and said, “Look […]

May 30, 2025

Hormel Canned Beef Stew Recall

(Learfield News/Austin, MN) — Austin-based Hormel Foods is recalling over 250,000 pounds of canned beef stew. Federal health officials have issued this nationwide recall due to potential contamination with wood fragments. The affected products include 20-ounce cans of “Dinty Moore Beef Stew,” which have a “FEB 2028” best-by date printed on them. Although there have […]

May 30, 2025

Driver Injured in Car/Deer Crash in Sibley Co

A driver was injured when her car hit a deer in Sibley County Thursday night east of Winthrop. The State Patrol says 24-year-old Samantha Leighton of Arlington was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Leighton was traveling westbound on Highway 19 about one mile east of Winthrop when she […]

May 29, 2025

Ridgewater to Launch New eSports Activity

HUTCHINSON and WILLMAR, MN – Ridgewater College is introducing a new eSports activity on the Hutchinson campus. Launching this fall, school officials say the eSports club will give students the opportunity to join competitive gaming teams, participate in tournaments, and develop skills in game strategy, teamwork, and digital media in a newly created gaming lounge. […]

May 29, 2025

Layoffs Likely at General Mills

(Learfield News/Golden Valley, MN) — General Mills, based in Golden Valley, is anticipated to implement widespread layoffs as part of a $130 million “transformation” initiative. The company filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week, stating that it has approved a multi-year global transformation plan. The initiative is expected to cost the […]

May 28, 2025

Marshall Guard Unit Pre-Deployment Ceremony

MARSHALL, Minn. – In advance of their deployment, the Minnesota National Guard is inviting the public to attend a pre-deployment ceremony in Marshall today honoring the Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 151 Field Artillery Regiment. This summer, approximately 70 Soldiers from the battery will deploy to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent […]

May 28, 2025

Two Injured in Kandiyohi Co Crash

Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Tuesday afternoon in New London. The State Patrol says the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles, 67-year-old David Peterson and 61-year-old Ann Peterson of Brookings, South Dakota were taken to Centra Care Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The drivers of […]

May 27, 2025

Hundreds Attend Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

(Learfield News/Fort Snelling, MN) — Hundreds gathered at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Monday for this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Governor Tim Walz said budgets that fund veterans and the Minnesota National Guard are always a top priority for the legislature. Walz said for the past four years in a near unanimous vote, the first […]

May 27, 2025

Update: Man With Felony Warrants Located/Arrested

Authorities in Lac qui Parle County say a man with felony warrants has be located and arrested. The Sheriff’s Office says on Sunday night, 25-year-old Wesley James Anderson was taken into custody without incident. Authorities put out a call last week for the public to help locate Anderson.        

May 27, 2025

Willmar Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

A Willmar man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Kandiyohi County Saturday afternoon north of Willmar. The State Patrol says 32-year-old Joshua Surerus was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Surerus was traveling northbound on Highway 71 when he lost control of the motorcycle at Highway 23 and went into the […]
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