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Sherburne County sheriff report Nov. 12

The following individuals have been booked into the Sherburne County Jail for the alleged offense(s): - A 69-year-old woman from Princeton for GM 3rd Degree DWI. - A 50-year-old man from Zimmerman for GM Driving after Cancellation — Inimical to Public Safety. - A 38-year-old man from Princeton for FEL Theft. - A 56-year-old man from Zimmerman for a Department of Corrections warrant. - A 44-year-old man from Baldwin for a Sherburne County warrant. - On Oct. 24, a man on 10th Street West in Zimmerman reported items taken from a vehicle overnight. Items taken were a Milwaukee circular saw, hammer drill and batteries. Estimated value of the items taken is $730.00. On Oct. 24, a man on 12th Street West in Zimmerman reported the theft of a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse (white) taken from the driveway overnight.

Sherburne County, MN · 7h

KDHL AM 920

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Two Hurt In Highway 25 Crash Near Monticello Tuesday Evening

Two drivers hurt Tuesday night on Highway 25 near Monticello, a head-on collision close to County Road 131. Ariella Olson of Menomonie, Wisconsin, airlifted with life-threatening injuries.

Monticello, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Arrests, sentencings, DNR report for Nov. 12

Wright County Sheriff arrests: • Brandon Guertin, 25, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 2 in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance. • Katlyn Vu, 33, of Rochester, was arrested Nov. 2 in Monticello on a charge of domestic assault. • Debra Edwards, 58, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 3 in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for fifth-degree controlled substance. • Anthony Worel, 36, of Monticello, was arrested Nov. 5 in Monticello on charges of third-degree assault, possession of dangerous weapons (metal knuckles or switchblade) and violation of a domestic abuse order for protection. • Ralph Turner, 35, of Champlin, was arrested Nov. 7 in Monticello on a charge of ignition interlock violation. Wright County Sheriff by the numbers: From Nov. 2-9, there were 25 property-damage accidents, five personal-injury accidents, two hit-and-run accidents, 23 car-vs.-deer accidents, eight DWI arrests, five underage consumption arrests, 16 school bus stop arm violations and 76 miscellaneous traffic citations reported. Sherburne County Sheriff arrests: • Emily Anderson, 29, of Big Lake, was booked on misdemeanor charges of domestic assault and fifth-degree assault. • Daytrin Andrew, 20, of Big Lake, was booked on gross misdemeanor criminal damage to property and misdemeanor domestic

Wright County, MN · 8h

Monticello Times

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Magic rout rival Elks to reach state

It was a rematch to remember. Monticello punched its ticket to the state football tournament Friday for the fourth time in school history, joining the 1976, 1988 and 2024 teams. The Magic did it by cruising past rival Elk River 23-0 in the Section 7AAAAA championship. The first meeting between the teams came a few weeks earlier. With both sides coming in 6-0, statewide attention turned to Elk River, where the Elks and Magic battled to stay undefeated. The Magic came out on top in a back-and-forth slugfest that ended 36-29. After winning their next two games, including a section semifinal, the Magic met the Elks again. The winner was the same, but the game was anything but. Maxwell Lofgren capped a 73-yard opening drive, following excellent blocking on a toss to the right side all the way to the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown. Quarterback Carson Deibele ran in the two-point conversion to make it 8-0 with 6:26 left in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Magic defense came up big, recovering a fumble deep in its own territory to leave the Elks with no points. Monticello took over and drove down the field again.

Monticello, MN · 2d

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Renville man facing drug charges after search turns up meth

(Monticello MN-) A Renville man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Wright County Friday led to the discovery of methamphetamine. The CEE-6 Drug and Gang Task Force says at 2:24 p.m. Friday they stopped a vehicle on I-94, 6 miles northwest of Monticello, and executed a search warrant on the driver and vehicle on the suspicion that he was trafficking drugs from the Twin Cities to the CEE-6 service area. In the vehicle officers found 120 grams of meth and cash believed generated by drug sales. The 42-year-old man from Renville was taken into custody and is in the Wright County Jail on 1st Degree Controlled Substance charges.

Monticello, MN · 2d

Monticello Times

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Monticello data center decision delayed until Nov. 30 after divided council vote

MONTICELLO — After months of debate, mounting opposition and unanswered questions, Monticello’s proposed data center moved another step closer to approval Monday night. But the final decision will have to wait. Following four hours of testimony, presentations and discussion Nov. 9, the City Council voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare approval documents for the controversial 547-acre development. The council will consider them at a special meeting Nov. 30, just eight days before a state-imposed deadline. The votes did not approve the data center or authorize construction. Instead, they directed staff to prepare approvals for annexation, a preliminary plat, rezoning and a conditional use permit. Mayor Lloyd Hilgart and council members Lee Martie and Kip Christianson supported the motions. Council member Charlotte Gabler opposed all four, while council member Tracy Hinz was absent. The meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd to the Monticello Community Center, with about two hours of public testimony followed by presentations and questions about financing, water use, environmental protections and the still-unidentified company that would ultimately operate the facility. Residents urged the council to reconsider, raising concerns about noise, water and electricity consumption, property values, farmland and the potential effects on neighboring homes. Among them was Evan

Monticello, MN · 2d

KDHL AM 920

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Two Drivers Collide On Highway 10 In Elk River; One Hurt

A Tuesday afternoon crash on Highway 10 in Elk River sent one driver to the hospital. Jason Lundgren was unhurt; David Jacobson had non-life-threatening injuries.

Elk River, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Anonymous donor gives $5,000 to help Monticello Middle School students

MONTICELLO — An anonymous donor is helping ensure that financial hardship doesn’t prevent Monticello Middle School students from having the essentials they need or participating in school activities. The Monticello School Board unanimously accepted a $5,000 donation designated for middle school students in need during its Nov. 2 meeting. The money will primarily help cover basic necessities, including clothing, essential school supplies and equipment. It will also help offset costs for families so students can participate in field trips and grade-level activities. According to the district, the donation comes from a longtime supporter who has made similar contributions in the past. “The donor met with our Student Center team this fall to learn more about current student needs. They have generously provided similar donations in the past,” Monticello Middle School Principal Jeff Scherber said. “During our meeting, the team shared how previous funds were used and highlighted the positive impact on our students. We are deeply grateful to have community members who are so committed to supporting our schools and helping families overcome basic needs barriers.” The money will be managed through a dedicated account alongside other student-support grants. Families and students who need assistance can contact school counselors directly,

Monticello, MN · 8h

Union-Times

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‘Blue wave’ misses rural Minnesota in state, federal races

MILLE LACS/SHERBURNE — Election Day was one to remember this year as millions of voters made their voices heard at the polls. Nationally, a blue wave swept the country as Democratic candidates were elected at an unprecedented rate. Closer to home, voters leaned red and elected a number of Republican candidates into state and federal races. Below is an overview of how the people of Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties voted in local federal and state races. U.S. Representative District 6 In District 6, Republican incumbent Tom Emmer faced-off against democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Doug Chapin for the two-year term. Emmer ended the night with 204,705 votes — or 55.73% — while Chapin received 162,213, or 44.16%. District 6 encompasses Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties. U.S. Representative District 8 Republican incumbent Pete Stauber went head-to-head with Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Trina Swanson in District 8. Stauber claimed 53.06% or 190,743 votes, and Swanson took home 168,350 votes — or 46.84%. District 8 encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota, including Mille Lacs County. State Senate District 10 Running for District 10 were Republican incumbent candidate Nathan Wesenberg and Democratic-Farmer-Laborer candidate Tara Killen. At the end of the night, Wesenberg received the majority vote, re-electing

Mille Lacs County, MN · 7h

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Clear Lake City Council holds special meeting

(ABC 6 News) — Clear Lake’s City Council is holding a special meeting Monday on several items for the city. The council will hear updates on the 7th Ave. North re-alignment and Three Stars Plaza projects. They’ll also vote on whether to expand a district to change where some of future tax revenue goes. It’s […]

Clear Lake, MN · 2d

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The Massive Minnesota Outlet Mall Where You Can Shop Til You Absolutely Drop

Forget everything you thought you knew about a quiet Saturday, because Albertville Premium Outlets in Albertville, Minnesota is about to completely rearrange your weekend plans. This is the kind of place that turns a casual “let’s just browse for an hour” into a full-blown, bags-in-both-hands, feet-are-killing-me shopping marathon that you’ll...

Albertville, MN · 2d

Fun 104

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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, MN · 2d

Monticello Times

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Holiday train to make two stops in Wright County Dec. 16

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will roll through Wright County on Wednesday, Dec. 16, when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train makes stops in Buffalo and Annandale, bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer while helping to fight hunger. Now in its 28th year, the brightly decorated train will visit Buffalo from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Street Northeast, followed by Annandale from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Park on Harrison Street. Each stop will feature a free, approximately 30-minute concert by Canadian singer-songwriters Jamie Fine and Shawnee Kish. Fine, an Ottawa native and five-time Juno Award nominee, has amassed more than 100 million global music streams. Her platinum-selling single “If Anything’s Left” helped establish her as a rising pop artist known for emotionally candid songwriting and energetic performances. Kish, a Mohawk, Two-Spirit singer-songwriter, blends country, Americana and rock influences with powerful vocals and personal storytelling. A four-time Juno Award nominee, she earned a 2026 Canadian Country Music Association nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year. Her single “Ride At Dawn” reached the Top 50 on Billboard’s Canada Country chart. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the Holiday Train traditionally draws large

Wright County, MN · 8h

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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 10h

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Minnesota county says long-term services and supports costs are exploding

County leaders say rising long-term care costs could become a major driver of future property tax levy increases.

Sherburne County, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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American Legion Auxiliary donates flags to honor veterans in Monticello

Caryn Wallin, left, of Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Unit 260, presents new U.S., Minnesota and POW/MIA flags to Gary Revenig, activities director for the Monticello School District. Since 2018, the Auxiliary has donated two sets of three flags annually to the Monticello High School Veterans Memorial Plaza in honor of Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The six flags cost approximately $650 each year and are replaced by school custodial staff as they become worn or tattered. The memorial plaza originated as a student-led project, with Monticello students working alongside a teacher to seek donations from local organizations and businesses. The school board approved the project, which continues to be maintained by the district. The plaza hosts Memorial Day services, while Veterans Day observances take place at schools and senior living and care facilities throughout the community, with support from the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW. The memorial also features an ongoing commemorative brick paver program honoring military veterans. This year’s new flags were scheduled to be raised on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

Rockford, MN · 2d

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Treichler wins Wright County sheriff's race with 76% of vote

Chief Deputy Matt Treichler will become Wright County's next sheriff after defeating fellow Sheriff's Office veteran Rob Mossman by a decisive margin in the Nov. 3 election. Treichler received 43,303 votes, or 75.63%, compared with Mossman's 13,713 votes, or 23.95%, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office. Treichler spent election night at Spilled Grain Brewhouse in his hometown of Annandale, surrounded by family, friends and supporters as the results came in. The election determined who will succeed Sheriff Sean Deringer, who announced in January that he would not seek a third term. Deringer, first elected in 2018, plans to retire at the end of the year. Treichler, 48, has spent more than 25 years with the Wright County Sheriff's Office, including the past eight years as chief deputy. As second-in-command, he oversees the agency's daily operations, including a budget of approximately $52 million and more than 310 employees. In a postelection statement on his campaign Facebook page, Treichler thanked residents for their support. “I'm incredibly grateful for your trust, your support, and the opportunity to serve as your next sheriff,” he wrote. “I'm excited about what lies ahead and ready to get to work.” During the

Wright County, MN · 1d

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Step Into This Minnesota Car Museum And Feel Like You’ve Driven Straight Into The 1950s

Somewhere off a busy road in Rogers, Minnesota, rows of polished classic cars sit waiting under one roof. Every single one of them has a price tag. That twist turns an ordinary afternoon into something halfway between a museum trip and a very tempting shopping spree. Vintage collectors, weekend car fans, and anyone who grew up hearing stories about tail fins and chrome bumpers will find plenty to talk about here.

Rogers, MN · 21h

Union-Times

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At last, Tigers volleyball roars to first state tournament

After more than 50 years of waiting, the Princeton Tigers volleyball team is heading to its first-ever MSHSL state volleyball tournament. The Tigers (27-5) defeated one-time Class 2A state champion North Branch (22-8) in the Section 7-3A championship on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Princeton High School. Playing with the urgency of not wanting to wait until next season to qualify for state, Princeton fought hard, winning a close first set 25-21. The Tigers took control of the match in the second set and won it 25-16. After trailing early in the third set, Princeton rallied to win it 25-16, clinching the match and a berth in the Class 3A state tournament. The players jumped onto each other in celebration, and some of the students in the Princeton student section stormed the court, throwing orange, black and white confetti into the air. Following the match, the Vikings received their Section 7-3A silver medals and the Section 7-3A runner-up trophy. Then, it was time for the main event. The Tigers received their Section 7-3A gold medals and the Section 7-3A championship trophy from Tigers athletic director Darin Laabs and PHS principal Ryan Jensen. The players then hoisted the trophy and took a

Princeton, MN · 1d