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October 8, 2025

Information Released on McLeod County Fatal Crash

The McLeod County Sheriff’s Office has released information on a two-vehicle fatal crash that happened Saturday evening southwest of Hutchinson. The crash happened just after 6pm near York Road and Wells Avenue. The driver of an SUV, 41-year-old Andrew Jacobson of Hutchinson, died at the scene. The other vehicle, a pickup, was driven by 34-year-old […]

October 8, 2025

Updated: Man Died After Pulled From River in Wright County

(KSTP/Monticello, MN) A man died after being pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday morning and was unresponsive. KSTP reports the Wight County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to a capsized boat on the Mississippi River near the Xcel Nuclear Energy plant in Monticello at about 10:30am. Three people were in the water. Two were […]

October 7, 2025

“COOLEST THING MADE IN MINNESOTA” CHOSEN

Polaris’ MRZR (Military RZR) has been named the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.  The award was announced at the Manufacturers’ Summit in Minneapolis celebrating innovation and excellence in Minnesota made products.  The contest started with 64 products and drew tens of thousands of votes, highlighting the diversity and […]

October 7, 2025

Walk to School Day

ST. PAUL, Minn. – More than 145 Minnesota schools and thousands of students are expected to participate in the 30th annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Minnesota Safe Routes to School-sponsored event encourages students and parents to try out new, healthy habits that increase physical activity. […]

October 7, 2025

No Word on Special Session to Address Gun Violence

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz wants to call a special session to have all lawmakers vote on an assault weapons ban in Minnesota. DFL Senator Jen McEwen of Duluth says that way the people of Minnesota will know where all elected officials stand on the issue. McEwen says, “even if we take […]

October 7, 2025

Xcel Battery Storage Plan for MN Energy Capacity

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Xcel Energy is proposing a first-in-the-nation battery storage network to meet Minnesota’s growing energy needs. Officials say the Capacity-Connect proposal would deploy up to 200 megawatts of distributed battery capacity by 2028, and batteries would be placed at businesses and nonprofits statewide. That aligns with the state’s goal to achieve 100 […]

October 6, 2025

Kwik Trip Drops Pennies for Cash Payments

(Learfield News/La Crosse, WI) — Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip is phasing out pennies in cash transactions, rounding totals down to the nearest nickel. Digital payments will still be charged the full amount. Stores will switch over as they run out of pennies. Kwik Trip has 217 locations in Minnesota. The United States will stop making pennies, […]

October 6, 2025

SW MN Culvert Repair Project Complete

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that a district-wide culvert repair project in southwest Minnesota has been completed. Officials say repairs were made to more than 130 culverts on highways in Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Redwood, Renville, and Yellow Medicine counties.  The repairs began in mid-May. Benefits of the project include improved drainage, […]

October 3, 2025

Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event in Marshall

(Learfield News/Marshall, MN) — The seventh annual Minnesota Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day will take place Saturday morning at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall. Organized by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, the event aims to honor those affected by veteran suicide while promoting healing, education, and fellowship. Kristi Stites, a spokesperson for […]

October 2, 2025

13,000 MN National Guard Soldiers Go Unpaid During Shutdown

(Learfield News/Undated) — More than 13,000 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are not receiving paychecks as the federal government shutdown stretches on. Despite the lapse in funding, many Guard members still reported to their armories on Wednesday. Colonel John McRae, Director of Operations, said full-time staff were on site to carry out an orderly shutdown. “So […]
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