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November 13, 2025

Willmar Man Injured in Renville County Crash

A Willmar man was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Renville County Wednesday morning south of Hector. The Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Steven Jones was taken to Olivia Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say Jones failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 4 at 475th Street, entered the ditch, and hit an […]

November 12, 2025

BOELTER TRIAL ON HOLD

The trial of Vance Boelter remains on hold after a federal judge granted defense attorneys additional time Wednesday to review what they call an overwhelming amount of evidence.  Boelter faces federal charges in connection with the June 14th shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.  Boelter’s defense attorney told the court, that one hard […]

November 12, 2025

Woman Dead, Man in Custody in Wright County

A woman is dead and a man is in custody after authorities were called to a Cokato manufacturing facility early Tuesday morning. The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a 911 call from Advanced Process Technologies regarding an adult female being found at her workstation with significant head trauma. Deputies along with Cokato […]

November 12, 2025

Northern Lights Appear

The Northern Lights made an appearance around the state Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Below are some submitted photos and photos captured by local County Sheriff’s personnel.            

November 12, 2025

Senate Spending Bill Would Ban Hemp-based THC Drinks and Edibles

(Learfield News/Undated) — Minnesota businesses say the spending bill passed by the U-S Senate would effectively ban hemp-derived THC products. A provision in the deal to reopen the federal government would cap hemp products at .04 milligrams of THC. Hemp beverages and edibles in Minnesota are limited to five milligrams per serving. If the U.S. […]

November 12, 2025

Glencoe PD/Scam Alert

The Glencoe Police Department is reporting they recently took a report of an individual who identified themselves as a law enforcement officer and called an area resident requesting money from them to pay for an outstanding warrant for their arrest. Officials say no law enforcement agency will call you requesting money over the phone (EVER). […]

November 11, 2025

Military Collection Display in Willmar

WILLMAR — In honor of Veterans Day, the United States Military Historical Collection is on display at the Willmar City Auditorium. The West Central Tribune reports the collection includes more than 7,000 items curated by Jonathan Lindstrand. This is the 27th annual display of the collection. It opened Sunday and continues today (Tuesday) from 8am […]

November 11, 2025

State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program in Mankato

(Learfield News/Mankato, MN) — Hundreds are expected to attend the Official State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program this morning (Tues 10am) in Mankato. Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brad Lindsay says this year’s theme is honoring our World War II veterans on the 80th anniversary of the end of the conflict. He says we have less than […]

November 10, 2025

Multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states, including at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. Botulism […]

November 10, 2025

Ridgewater College Foundation Receives $60,000 Gift from Bernice Grabber-Tintes Estate

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – The Ridgewater College Foundation has received a generous $60,000 gift from the estate of retired faculty member Bernice Grabber-Tintes, a former counselor and educator at Ridgewater College. The gift, made in accordance with Bernice’s wishes, will establish scholarships for farm-based programs and nontraditional students, two causes that reflect her lifelong […]
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