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Dassel Woman, 74, Hurt in Crosswalk Crash; Driver Cited

A marked crosswalk on Parker Avenue in Dassel, Saturday morning. Diane Ferrian, 74, was crossing when a car struck her. She's recovering at Meeker Memorial with injuries not believed life-threatening.

Dassel, MN · 1d

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Two Litchfield City Council Members resign

(Litchfield MN-) The Litchfield City Council will be meeting on Monday, November 9th, to canvass the votes from the November 3rd election. Another topic of discussion at the meeting will be the recent resignations of two council members. Bob Powers and Darlene Kotelnicki both handed in letters of resignation on November 4th.

Litchfield, MN · 1d
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Twin Cities man killed in head-on crash in rural Minnesota

The 65-year-old died at the scene.

Meeker County, MN · 8h

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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 · 11h
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Hutchinson Woman/Willmar Man Injured in Chippewa County Crash

A Hutchinson woman and a Willmar man were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Chippewa County Sunday morning south of Maynard. The State Patrol says 58-year-old Kelly Koskela of Hutchinson was taken to Granite Falls Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A 15-year-old passenger in her vehicle was not injured.

Chippewa County, MN · 1d

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One Passenger Injured In Sunday Afternoon Crash On County Road 34

A Sunday afternoon crash on County Road 34 in Harvey Township sent one passenger to Meeker Memorial with injuries that weren't life-threatening.

Meeker County, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Bomb-lab defendant sentenced in Monticello weapons case

MONTICELLO — Years before a roadside explosion led authorities to a Big Lake home filled with homemade explosives, guns and 3D-printed weapon parts, Jantje Rorman had already landed in court over another homemade weapon — this one fired at Montissippi Regional Park. Rorman, 51, was sentenced Nov. 4 in Wright County District Court for violating probation in the 2022 Monticello weapons case. He was sentenced to 188 days in jail but received credit for all 188 days already served, meaning he will serve no additional jail time in the case. The court also closed the case. The sentence comes about a year after Rorman’s arrest in a high-profile Sherburne County explosives case that began when a deputy witnessed a roadside blast in Big Lake Township. At the time of that incident, Rorman was still subject to probation conditions from the Monticello case prohibiting him from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons. Gun fired at Montissippi The earlier case began Dec. 16, 2022, when a Wright County sheriff’s deputy responded to Montissippi Regional Park after receiving a report of a firearm being discharged. According to the criminal complaint, a man was fishing near the river embankment when Rorman arrived in a green

Monticello, MN · 1d

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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 · 19h

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Litchfield Opera House Upcoming Events

A couple of events are coming up this week at the Litchfield Opera House. There’s a chili lunch on Veteran’s Day and then the annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday. Connie Lies says the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic will be serving several kinds of chili on Wednesday from 11-to-1 at the Litchfield Opera House. She says the cost is $10 per person, but veterans will eat for free.

Litchfield, MN · 1d

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Urdahl's "Lincoln and Booth" premieres in Litchfield Tuesday night

(Litchfield MN-) The latest movie made from a book by local author Dean Urdahl holds it's world premiere at The Hollywood Theater in Litchfield this week. "Lincoln and Booth" shows at 7 p.m. tonight, tomorrow and Thursday, with Urdahl and Director Christopher Forbes in attendance. Lincoln and Booth is based on Urdahl's book "Conspiracy", and Urdahl says it shows all the machinations that took place leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865...

Litchfield, MN · 11h

Le Sueur County News

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Cleveland football has season slip away in Section 2A Championship loss

Sometimes in the world of sports, there are nights where everything that can go wrong does, and the hope is that games like that don’t come in critical or important situations. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Clipper football team, that game arrived Friday night in New Prague when they faced the Mayer Lutheran Crusaders in the Section 2A Championship game resulting in a 49-14 loss that ended the impressive season for Cleveland. With the loss, the Clippers finished the year with a final record of 9-2. The two teams which had played back in early October, resulting in a 35-7 Cleveland victory, opened the game with a turnover on downs followed by three straight punts after going three and out as the defenses seemed to set the tone early. It was the Crusaders who broke through first though as their running back started to his left before breaking a tackle and changing direction to his right, breaking free for a 30 yard touchdown followed by a PAT. The following Clipper drive appeared to initially generate a first down, but the ball was miss-spotted and ultimately, they were forced to punt. In an eerily similar run, the back for Mayer Lutheran once

Cleveland, MN · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Ryan Dunlap Unseats Jeanne Holland in Wright County Commissioner District 3

The Wright County Board of Commissioners will have a new look, and some new voices in the coming year. In last week’s general election, challenger Ryan Dunlap of Otsego defeated incumbent Commissioner Jeanne Holland in District 3 by a margin of roughly 460 votes out of some 10,500 cast. Dunlap finished with 52 percent of the vote, to 47 percent for Holland.

Wright County, MN · 15h

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Wildcats head to section championship thanks to last second touchdown

On a rainy Saturday, the Waconia football team trailed for nearly every second of the Section 2AAAAA semifinal, but the Wildcats never gave up, earning their first lead of the game with just 16 seconds remaining to clinch a spot in the section championship. “We just had to push and never give up, knowing that we always have a chance,” said Grant Zieman. “That’s all you can do.” Chaska jumped ahead right away with a 34-yard score just 4 minutes into the game. And after Waconia answered with an 18-yard pass from Karsen Herman to Alex Kirsch (extra point missed to keep Chaska up 7-6), the Hawks would build on their lead with a field goal and a touchdown to go up 17-6 late in the first half. The Wildcats got a crucial touchdown from Jacob Ess just before halftime to keep the game close, but could not close the gap until the final moments of the game. Trailing 20-14 with several minutes left, Waconia drove down the field with a mix of run and pass, while Kirsch drew a pass interference call that had Waconia closing in on the endzone in the final minute of the game. “That drive

Waconia, MN · 1d

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Wright County Observing “Operation Green Light” for Our Veterans

Those driving by the Wright County Government Center and Justice Center on Highway 25 during evening and overnight hours will probably notice the building illuminated in green light. The special lighting continues through Veteran’s Day on November 11th in honor of “Operation Green Light.”. Wright County Veteran Services...

Wright County, MN · 15h

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Farm Group Leaders Agree a New Farm Bill is Needed

A new farm bill remains uncertain as Congress heads into its final weeks of the year. Gary Wertish, president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says getting legislation across the finish line could be difficult…. “It’s going to be hard. Even though the election’s over, it’s still going to be hard...

Minnesota · 14h

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NYA highlights infrastructure improvements, upcoming events

Norwood Young America has made significant investments in infrastructure, economic development and community amenities over the past five years while securing approximately $27 million in outside funding and federal support, according to City Administrator Andra Arkwurst. In a report published in the city’s October newsletter, Arkwurst reflected on NYA’s accomplishments and outlined ongoing efforts to address infrastructure needs and prepare for future growth. Among the city’s major accomplishments is the development of a long-term street capital improvement plan to address street and underground utility reconstruction. Completed projects include improvements to Second Avenue, Merger Street, Railroad Street and Fourth Avenue, with additional work planned or underway on First Street Northeast, Main Street and South Street. The city also expanded Tacoma West Industrial Park with Phase II, securing approximately 60 acres for economic development and industrial growth. Part of the property will accommodate a new wastewater treatment facility. The city also obtained an option on an additional 80 acres for future industrial expansion. Other projects include the 43-unit Norwood Flats apartment development, redevelopment of Old Town, improvements to Das Pool Haus, upgrades to Legion Park and Zellmann Field, and improvements at the Sports Complex. The city also added Happy Hund Dog Park,

Norwood Young America, MN · 1d

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 · 9h

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Armstrong unseats Hinz in Monticello City Council race

MONTICELLO — Political newcomer Derek Armstrong unseated incumbent Tracy Hinz in Tuesday’s Monticello City Council election, joining longtime council member Charlotte Gabler as the winners of two open seats. Armstrong, who entered the race just days before the filing deadline, finished second in the four-candidate field with 2,149 votes, or 24.92%, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. Gabler led the field with 2,952 votes, or 34.23%, securing a fourth consecutive term on the council. Hinz, who was seeking a second term, received 1,992 votes, or 23.10%, finishing 157 votes behind Armstrong. Scott Cutsforth received 1,508 votes, or 17.48%. Another 24 votes went to write-in candidates. The results remain unofficial pending canvassing and certification. Armstrong is expected to take office in January. An emotional victory For Armstrong, seeing the election results Tuesday night brought a mixture of excitement, gratitude and nervousness. “It kind of choked me up just a little bit,” he said. “It was a very heartfelt moment, excitement at the same time, and honestly a little bit of nervousness.” Armstrong said he hadn’t initially planned to seek public office but decided to enter the race shortly before the filing deadline when he saw an

Monticello, MN · 1d