Benson, MN

Jessica Nazarian appeared before Judge Stephanie Beckman via zoom at a bail condition hearing on June 21. Nazarian has been in jail since being charged with three felony counts related to a stabbing at Divine House on February 13, 2022. Bail was initially set at $500,000 unconditional, and $250,000 conditional.

MENDON, Mo. (WBAY) - Action 2 News has confirmed two Boy Scout troops from Appleton were on an Amtrak train that derailed in Missouri while traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago after hitting a dump truck at an uncontrolled crossing. We’re also learning the Boy Scouts played a major role...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Nearly 80 years after his life was cut short, a Minnesotan killed overseas during World War II will be laid to rest. Air Force 2nd Lt. William J. McGowan, of Benson, Minnesota, will be interred at Normandy American Cemetery on July 9, according to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command.

As I drove through the streets of Hancock last week, I felt a surge of pride. This community will be celebrating 150 years of existence this weekend and there is so much to be thankful for and appreciate. We are a very strong, caring community. Not large in population, but huge in people who consider it home.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Long Lake, near Willmar in Kandiyohi County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after his daughter found a zebra mussel attached to a rock while swimming in the lake. DNR invasive species specialists conducted a snorkel search of two areas of the 1,568-acre lake. They found a single zebra mussel at each location.

The Montevideo Compost Site is closed now for the remainder of the week. It will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th.

THE NEXT HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATION IS HERE! STARBUCK IS HOSTING. FOR THE MISS MINNEWASKA PAGEANT, THE FUN RUN, AND COLOR RUN,. GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND THE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW. FEAST ON PANCAKES, TACOS, BAR B Q’S AND MORE. BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES FOR THE STREET DANCE, ENJOY THE KIDDI CARNIVAL, QUILT RAFFLE, INFLATABLES AND THE KIDDIE PARADE, THE GRANDE PARADE IS SATURDAY AND THERE’S FIREWORKS.

(Eagle Creek Golf Club, Willmar, MN) -- The 2nd Annual KWLM Pro-AM was a rousing success with 75 amateur and 25 PGA Professional players battling the course and each other but not the weather on a beautiful sunny day. Here are the results, when you get t the landing page...

(Glenwood) -- Piping issues continue to plague efforts to open the Glenwood Aquatic Center. After addressing an initial piping issue earlier this month, the city of Glenwood is faced with another piping issue that arose when the pumps were turned back on to fill the pool over the weekend. Jennifer Fletcher is the Glenwood Deputy City Clerk. Fletcher tells KMA News the issue arose over the weekend and could delay the opening further.

MORRIS – Morris and Granite Falls split a legion baseball doubleheader from Chizek Field on Monday. In game one the 29ers racked up 14 hits jumping out to an early lead en route to a 7-4 victory. Kaleb Breuer led the charge at the plate going 3-4 with three...

Buddies Bar & Grill in Hancock is Looking to hire a Full Time manager and Full time or Part time cook. If you are looking for extra cash this summer Buddies is hiring Part time bartenders and waite staff – must be 18 or older. If you enjoy a fast paced job and fun people this is the job for you.

(Willmar MN-) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Long Lake, which is near Willmar in Kandiyohi County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after his daughter found a zebra mussel attached to a rock while swimming in the lake. DNR invasive species specialists conducted a snorkel search of two areas of the 1,568-acre lake. They found a single zebra mussel at each location.

Eau Claire, WI – In a crazy game on Monday night, the Eau Claire Express fell to the Willmar Stingers in 11 innings. The Express were able to climb back from a 4-0 deficit but were unable to pull out the victory. The Stingers got out to an early...

EAU CLAIRE, WI - The Willmar Stingers got the better of The Eau Claire Express in extra innings tonight, 7-6. This was the first game that concluded in extra innings for the Stingers this season. This was also the second straight game where Willmar entered the ninth inning tied with an opponent.

EAU CLAIRE, WI – The Willmar Stingers got the better of The Eau Claire Express in extra innings tonight, 7-6. This was the first game that concluded in extra innings for the Stingers this season. This was also the second straight game where Willmar entered the ninth inning tied with an opponent.

Here's a story that will make you scratch your head a bit. A Minnesota man got into someone else's pickup truck, got out, fled the scene and crashed twice. It's a lot but I will break it down for you. It's the latest weird crime to make headlines this summer...

(Willmar MN-) Construction on 19th Avenue SE & Lakeland Drive SE from 1st Street S to Willmar Avenue SE begins today. The road will remain open to traffic but will be narrowed to single lane two-way traffic using construction signage and barrels. Motorists should expect delays and plan for an alternate route. Access to residential and business driveways will remain open throughout the construction process except during any concrete curb & gutter repairs within driveway accesses. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-August. Engineers Bolton and Menk say you can visit the project website for updates and further information as it progresses. www.WillmarConstruction.com.

Ralph Heidorn, age 78, of Montevideo, Minnesota passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Funeral Service will be Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Interment will at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Montevideo. Visitation will be Thursday, June...

Fred Farrell, age 87 of Morris, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN. Visitation for Fred Farrell will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN. Funeral services for Fred Farrell...

Chad Nuest was approved as the next head coach for the Hancock girls basketball program that won the Class A State Championship this past winter. He takes over for Tony Thielke, who resigned after leading the Owls to a 30-1 record, a Pheasant Conference and Section 6A championship in 2022 while closing out his coaching career as Class A Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.