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May 21, 2025

One Person Injured in Willmar House Fire

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — One person suffered burns in a house fire in Willmar early this morning (Wednesday). When firefighters arrived, flames were coming out of several windows. Firefighters learned the occupant of the home was at CentraCare Rice Hospital with burn injuries. No one else was in the house. No firefighters were injured while […]

May 21, 2025

Plea Deal in Drug Overdose Death of Willmar Man

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — A woman from Chippewa County reached a plea deal with Kandiyohi County prosecutors in the drug-related death of a Willmar man. Officials say 21-year-old Mercedes Carpenter of Maynard entered an Alford plea to second-degree manslaughter and five other charges were dismissed, including third-degree murder. Carpenter will be sentenced on July 14th. […]

May 21, 2025

Princess Kay Finalists Named

ST. PAUL, Minn. –Ten young women have been named as finalists for the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. This past weekend, dairy princesses from across the state gathered for the annual May Leadership Event held May 16-17 at the Delta Hotel in Minneapolis. The weekend included opportunities for networking, leadership workshops, and a […]

May 20, 2025

Legislature Adjourns Before Passing State Budget, Special Session Looms

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The 2025 legislative session came to an end late Monday night with a lot of work still on the table for Minnesota lawmakers. The House and Senate passed the $1.35 billion State and Local Government and Elections Budget bill. It funds the legislature, other government agencies and the costs to […]

May 20, 2025

Railroad Crossing Closure in Raymond

A railroad crossing in Raymond will be closed beginning today (Tuesday). The Kandiyohi County Public Works Department has been notified that BNSF Railway crews will be closing and working on the railroad crossing on County Road 7. The crossing is expected to re-open Thursday morning. The department is advising drivers to use alternate routes.   […]

May 20, 2025

ROCORI School Fundraising Scam

(Learfield News/Cold Spring, MN) — ROCORI Area Schools warn area businesses about a scam involving homecoming t-shirts. The scam involves a person calling businesses about collecting donations for t-shirts to be thrown into the crowd at ROCORI’s homecoming events. The caller uses the name of a student activity advisor to appear to be legitimate. The […]

May 19, 2025

Olivia Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Knife Assault and Threats

Olivia, MN — The Renville County Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Alejandro Vela II of Olivia in connection with a violent incident that occurred on May 14. According to the criminal complaint filed in Renville County District Court, Vela is charged with:  Assault in the Second Degree (Felony)  Threats of Violence (Felony)  […]

May 19, 2025

Suspect in Custody in Willmar Shooting Death

WILLMAR — A juvenile suspect is in custody in the May 12 shooting death of a juvenile male in Willmar. The West Central Tribune reports Willmar Police Capt. Michael Anderson says a male juvenile was arrested and taken into custody around 2 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was transported to Prairie Lakes Youth Programs in Willmar, where […]

May 19, 2025

Two Injured in Kandiyohi Co Motorcycle Crash

Two people were injured when their motorcycles collided in Kandiyohi County Friday evening in New London. The State Patrol says 44-year-old Ruth Olson of Wabasso and 44-year-old Phillip Hannan of Bigelow were taken to Paynesville Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says both motorcycles were northbound on Highway 23 near County Road 40 […]

May 19, 2025

Fischbach Introduces Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — A bill introduced by Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach aims to encourage more law enforcement recruitment. It would provide federal grants to students pursuing their first law enforcement degree. The applicant would be required to serve as a full-time officer for four years after completing their studies. Fischbach says the Law Enforcement […]
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