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October 9, 2026

Olivia Fall Festival Set for Sunday

 St. Aloysius Catholic Church will hold its fall festival and chicken dinner Sunday, October 11. Meals cost $17 and will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event announcement also lists a pumpkin patch, farmers market, baked goods and a raffle.

October 9, 2026

Sibley State Park Offers MEA Weekend Activities

Families planning an outing during the October 15–18 school break have hiking and naturalist activities available at Sibley State Park. The DNR includes Sibley among parks offering naturalist-led hikes during MEA weekend. It also highlights the park’s 3.3-mile Tom Trail loop, which crosses forest and prairie before reaching the Mount Tom overlook. The route offers […]

October 8, 2026

Willmar Man Has Died From Injuries in Motorcycle/Pickup Crash

The driver of a motorcycle involved in a crash with a pickup in Willmar Tuesday afternoon has died. Police say 74-year-old Ronald Darger of Willmar died Wednesday from his injuries. The driver of the pickup, 55-year-old Candido Zelaya-Benitez of Willmar, was not injured. The crash happened at the intersection of 19th Avenue and 7th Street […]

October 8, 2026

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST GOLF COACH CHARGE WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

A former paraprofessional and golf coach at Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls is facing several charges of sexual assault after allegedly having sexual relations with a student.  36-year-old Javon Hering of Sacred Heart faces several counts of criminal sexual conduct in both Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties.  Charges say Granite Falls police […]

October 8, 2026

Pleasant Thursday Gives Way to a Warm, Windy Weekend Across Minnesota

IMRN News Weather | Thursday, October 8, 2026 Minnesota will enjoy a relatively quiet autumn day Thursday before a substantial warmup arrives heading into the weekend. Sunshine and passing clouds will accompany afternoon temperatures mainly in the 60s. By Saturday, many communities will reach the 70s and 80s, but strong winds and dry conditions will […]

October 8, 2026

One Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Wednesday afternoon north of Willmar. The State Patrol says 86-year-old Ronald Nordby of Willmar was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 44-year-old Abby Rodelius of New London, was not injured. The crash happened at the […]

October 8, 2026

Two Men Plead Guilty in Minnesota Medicaid Housing Services Fraud Case

Two Twin Cities men have pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program. Federal prosecutors say Hassan Ahmed Hussein and Ahmed Abdirashid Mohamed operated Pristine Health LLC and billed Medicaid for housing assistance that was not provided. Prosecutors said the company submitted more than $820,000 in claims, while the scheme […]

October 8, 2026

Investigators Identify Gathering Near Scene of Cass Lake Teen’s Killing

Authorities investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Dylon Oothoudt have disclosed a new detail about activity near the scene. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said investigators identified a gathering of people near John Moose Drive Northwest around the time of the shooting. Oothoudt, of Walker, was found dead in a yard in Pike Bay Township […]

October 8, 2026

Mayo Clinic Highlights Breast Cancer Screening During Awareness Month

Mayo Clinic representatives in the Mankato area are using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to emphasize the value of discussing screening with a health care professional. Dr. Graham King told local reporters that detecting breast cancer at an earlier stage can improve the opportunity for successful treatment. The clinic encouraged patients to discuss screening schedules and […]

October 8, 2026

Former Waseca Federal Prison Officer Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges

A former correctional officer at the federal prison in Waseca faces three federal counts of sexual abuse of a ward. Prosecutors identified the defendant as 30-year-old Albert Victor Freeman. A grand jury indictment alleges he engaged in or attempted sexual acts involving three incarcerated people under his supervision around June. Freeman appeared before a federal […]
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