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Winthrop man sentenced for DWI arrest after 100 mph chase through Morton
A Winthrop man, Damon Jon Muchow, age 33, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for leading police on a high speed chase through Redwood County last October. According to court documents, shortly after midnight on Oct. 15 a Lower Sioux Police officer noted a vehicle driving along County Road 2 at a high rate of speed. The driver responded by accelerating onto Highway 71, then east onto Highway 91, into a ditch and back onto the road, and through Morton at high speed. At times the vehicle exceeded 100 mph before finally stopping near mile marker 85.
Public Notices May 1
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on March 25, 2024, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn, Councilors O’Connor, Wickenhauser, Renner, Pierson. Councilors...
KLGR Anniversary Celebration
This year, KLGR 1490 AM is celebrating 70 years of broadcasting News, Sports and Ag programming to listeners all over the Southern portion of Minnesota. 97.7 FM is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting this year too! We are throwing a MASSIVE yearlong celebration and YOU will have the opportunity to win great prizes all year long!
Morton man sentenced for breaking meth pipe in back of police squad car
A Morton man, Ronald Wayne Pendleton, age 56, was sentenced in Redwood County Court for drug offenses after accidentally breaking a glass meth pipe in the back of a police squad car. According to court documents, on June 16, 2023, the Lower Sioux Police Department was called to a residence...
Winthrop Council changes meeting date
It wasn’t that long ago that the Winthrop City Council changed it meeting date so the City Attorney would be able to attend but the current date no longer works and the City Council has changed its date once again. The Council will now be meeting the second Monday...
Thank a Teacher!
KLGR is using the month of May to honor the invaluable contributions of educators in our community who tirelessly guide and inspire students every day. Teachers selflessly dedicate themselves to nurturing young minds, imparting not just academic lessons, but also invaluable life skills and wisdom. During May we will be celebrating teachers in the community by giving listeners the opportunity to nominate their favorite teachers. Teachers chosen as winners will receive a KLGR prize pack as a thank you for the work they do! Nominate your favorite teacher by filling out the form below!
Hwy 14 and Highland Avenue roundabout project in New Ulm begins May 20
Construction of a roundabout at Highway 14/Highland Avenue in New Ulm is expected to begin May 20, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project includes constructing a single-lane roundabout at Highway 14/Highland Avenue, new sidewalk and trail to connect to existing locations, and lighting. Highway 14 from Brown...
Youngblom adds upholstery to his hot rod building skills
Bob Youngblom is a man of many interests—and he’s not afraid to teach himself to pursue them. Since retiring from his job at Winthrop Good Samaritan two-and-a-half years ago, Youngblom has devoted most of his time to his passion, hot rod cars. While he’s been doing body and...
Franklin man found guilty of violent threats and disorderly conduct against former employer
A Franklin man, Jesse Lamont Jackson, has been found guilty of threats of violence and disorderly conduct against a former employer. According to the Redwood County Attorney’s Office, on Dec. 7, 2022 law enforcement received a 911 call reporting Jackson had threatened to kill and beat up two people at an area business. Court documents state Jackson had been fired from that business for being unreliable. Jackson had an outstanding bill with that business, and the amount had been taken from his final paycheck.
Pioneer Power Swap Meet showcases rare, historic finds
For a collector of oddities like New Ulm’s Brian Ropke, there’s no better place to find like-minded people than the Pioneer Power Swap Meet. With a trailer loaded up with antique farming equipment ranging from a rusted blacksmith’s anvil, to hay trolleys, hog oilers and an old-fashioned drinking fountain, Ropke was right at home among the 800-or-so vendors selling peculiar finds and miscellaneous curiosites at the Pioneer Power Showgrounds over the weekend. ...
Timothy Robert Doherty, 78
Timothy Robert Doherty, age 78, passed away April 9, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Tim was born on a beloved family farm in Morgan, MN. He was raised in New Prague, MN, and built a cherished life in Eagan, MN, with his wife Suzanne. A devoted father to Scott (Brandie), Jeff (Sherri), and Meghan Doherty Chappuis (Chris), and a cherished Grandpa to Benjamin, Kellie, Anna, Samantha, Sadie, Julia, Madeline, Emily, and William.
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