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September 30, 2025

Bird Flu Hits 2 More Commercial Turkey Operations in Minnesota

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  The state Board of Animal Health is reporting bird flu has hit two more commercial turkey operations in Le Sueur and Blue Earth counties. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President Jake Vlaminck of rural Blomkest says the virus is carried by migrating wild birds, and it’s arriving early this fall. He […]

September 30, 2025

Maynard Woman Sentenced in Fatal Drug Case

A Maynard woman will spend up to four years in prison for her part in the drug-related death of a Willmar man. A Kandiyohi County Judge Monday sentenced 21-year-old Mercedes Carpenter to 48 months at the Women’s Prison in Shakopee for selling fentanyl to a Willmar man who was later found dead of a drug […]

September 30, 2025

“Coffee With a Cop” in Montevideo

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and the Montevideo Police Department are inviting area residents to join them for “Coffee with a Cop” Wednesday morning. The event is from 9am to 10am at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Montevideo. National “Coffee with a Cop Day” is the first Wednesday in October and is dedicated to encourage […]

September 30, 2025

MnDOT Pauses Work in First-ever Statewide Safety Stand Down

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation paused work Monday in a first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor the tragic loss of two construction workers on Minnesota roads last week. Officials say it serves as a reminder to focus on improving safety in work zones. Last week, construction workers were struck […]

September 29, 2025

FIRE AT OAKDALE GOLF CLUB NEAR BUFFALO LAKE

Renville County officials are investigating a fire at Oakdale Golf Course near Buffalo Lake Friday night.  Authorities say a fire damaged a private golf cart rental building.  No injuries were reported and a cause is being investigated.                            

September 29, 2025

Driver Seriously Injured in Meeker County Crash

A driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash in Meeker County Sunday morning near Litchfield. The State Patrol says 21-year-old Tristan Roufs of Cosmos was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Roufs was traveling north on Highway 4 near 170th Street when he lost control of the […]

September 29, 2025

Willmar Man Injured in Crash With Semi

An 18-year-old Willmar man was seriously injured after colliding with a semi-truck in Kandiyohi County Sunday morning near Willmar. The State Patrol says a semi-truck being driven by 77-year-old Mervin Kerkhoff of Redwood Falls was going east on Highway 12 and a car being driven by 18-year-old Jamie Adame of Willmar was going west when they collided. Adame was […]

September 29, 2025

Deadly Firetruck Crash in Yellow Medicine County

(Learfield News/Cottonwood, MN) — Authorities in southwestern Minnesota continue to investigate a deadly firetruck crash after the Lakeview High School homecoming events. The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office says a Wood Lake firetruck flipped on its side Friday night near Cottonwood. The report says a passenger – 43-year-old Steven Remiger of Wood Lake – was […]

September 26, 2025

Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service is at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service is this Sunday on the State Capitol grounds. Hopkins Fire Chief Dale Specken says it’s a time to honor the 255 Minnesota firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. He says they’re adding six firefighters who have died in the line of duty to the […]

September 26, 2025

One Driver Injured in Renville County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Renville County Thursday northwest of Olivia. The Sheriff’s Office says 68-year-old Myron Macik of Hector was transported by private vehicle to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities say Macik was traveling north on 300th Street and failed to stop at the intersection with County Road 11 […]
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