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Minnesota Man Accused of Leading Police on 80 MPH Chase Claims He Walked From Work

A Minnesota man accused of leading deputies on an 80 mph chase through Alexandria managed to cover four miles in just four minutes, including two visits to the same trailer park. Travis Sean Rasmusson, 37, ... Read more

Alexandria, MN · 1d

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Alexandria 14-year-old learns her fate on 'The Voice'

Brooklyn Marie Ostlund was competing to be the youngest-ever winner of "The Voice," but has officially been eliminated from the competition.

Alexandria, MN · 2d

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Brooklyn Marie officially eliminated from "The Voice," but big things to come

(Alexandria, MN)--Alexandria's own Brooklyn Marie Ostlund's journey on "The Voice" has come to an end, but her young career in music is just beginning. Brooklyn was competing to be the youngest-ever winner of “The Voice” at just 14 years-old. She has officially been eliminated from the competition show.

Alexandria, MN · 1d
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Update: Todd County now has 115 cases of measles

(Undated)--There have reportedly been 59 new measles cases last week around the state of Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health says this brings the total in around the state to 139 cases. Officials say all of the people infected are unvaccinated. The majority of the cases are in central Minnesota...

Todd County, MN · 1d
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Leighton Launches “Wild Country 107” in Western Minnesota

Leighton Media has launched “Wild Country 107” on KMGK/107.1 (Glenwood), which the company is in the process of buying from Branstock Communications. Leighton began operating KMGK on Nov. 1 under a local marketing agreement and launched the new format that day, according to social media posts by sister stations.

Glenwood, MN · 1d

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Bursch Travel at 70: Lara Deppisch Bets on High-Touch Service

Pete Bursch left Alexandria, Minnesota, in 1931 with a dime in his pocket. He was 18 and the youngest of seven. His granddaughter, Lara Deppisch, says the family once asked why he would leave home with only 10 cents. As she tells it, his answer was: “My mother had even less. If I stayed home, she’d have to feed me, too.”

Alexandria, MN · 1d

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Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Minnesota

(Martin County) Martin County health officials are encouraging residents to check their vaccination status as measles cases continue to rise across Minnesota. The state has reported 80 measles cases, its highest total in 36 years, including an outbreak of 63 cases in Fillmore and Todd counties since mid-September. No cases have been reported in Martin County or surrounding counties. The M-M-R vaccination rate in Martin County currently stands at 75 percent, well below the 95 percent rate health officials would like to see. Officials say flu, COVID and R-S-V activity is beginning to increase as respiratory illness season gets underway. People are being encouraged to talk with their medical providers about vaccinations, particularly those who may have missed a recommended dose. Faribault-Martin County Public Health offers vaccination services, including assistance for people who are uninsured or underinsured.

Martin County, MN · 2d

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Patriots punch third straight ticket to state tournament

Upsala/Swanville Area faced Benson Nov. 6 at the Fargodome in the Section 5A Championship game. The Patriots faced the Braves for the second time this season after defeating them 54-7 in Week two. Upsala/Swanville was looking for another win to earn its third consecutive trip to the state tournament and remain undefeated. The Patriots did just that, defeating Benson 36-12 to earn a trip to the state tournament. Upsala/Swanville jumped out to an early lead when Cal Leners found the end zone on a 14-yard run. Dalton Welinski then ran the ball in for the two-point conversion, giving the Patriots an 8-0 lead. Benson was able to cut the lead to 8-6 after failing on its two-point attempt. The Patriots responded with another touchdown by Leners on a 14-yard run. A successful two-point conversion by Leners extended the Patriots’ lead to 16-6 at the end of the first quarter. Welinski scored the only touchdown of the second quarter on a 21-yard run. The Patriots failed on their two-point attempt but held a 22-6 lead over the Braves at halftime. Benson got the scoring started in the second half with a 30-yard touchdown run but failed to convert on its two-point

Swanville, MN · 1d

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Royalton's season ends with loss in section championship

Royalton football was looking to upset the No. 1 seed Osakis Nov. 6 at the Fargodome in the Section 6AA football championship. After defeating the Silverstreaks earlier in the season, 36-34, the Royals were looking for another win to earn a trip to the state tournament. Unfortunately for Royalton, Osakis came out on top this time, defeating the Royals 42-18. Royalton was unable to slow down the Silverstreaks’ offense as Osakis scored five touchdowns of 30 or more yards. The Royals never led in the game as Osakis continued to put points on the board. The teams were tied 6-6 after the first quarter after neither team converted on its two-point attempt. Royalton trailed 14-6 at halftime but came out of the break with the ball and cut the Osakis lead to 14-12. However, that was as close as the Royals would get as the Silverstreaks pulled away to secure the 42-18 victory and advance to the state tournament. Royalton’s offense was led by Max Vannurden with 11 carries for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Vannurden also had one reception for 19 yards. Connor Boser rushed the ball 12 times for 21 yards while completing eight of 12 passes for

Royalton, MN · 2d

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Column: New military museum highlights MN veterans, like my great-uncle of the 'Chosin Few'

CAMP RIPLEY — This September, the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum hosted a grand opening of its new facility near Camp Ripley, just north of Little Falls. The 40,000-square-foot facility features immersive exhibits and archives highlighting the role of Minnesotans in U.S. conflicts, from the Civil War forward. I...

Little Falls, MN · 2d

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Small Business Administration loans available for those impacted by drought

(Undated)--The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought this summer. The counties in our area are Douglas, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, and Wadena. There are a total of 14 counties eligible around the state.

Douglas County, MN · 18h

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Annual free Thanksgiving dinner is coming up, Betty Roers of St. Mary's talks about event

(Alexandria, MN)--The Church of St. Mary's in Alexandria is hosting their annual free Thanksgiving Day dinner coming up on Thursday, Nov. 26. The event will take place at St. Mary's School gym. The event is put on with the support from area faith communities and Fat Daddy's Bar & Grill.

Alexandria, MN · 17h

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Red Kettle Campaign gets underway today (Thursday) in Alexandria at Elden's Fresh Foods

(Alexandria, MN)--The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign begins today (Thursday) at Elden's Fresh Foods from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event marks the start of the annual holiday fundraising campaign across the area. The Salvation Army and Elden's invites everyone to come on out for hot chocolate, hot apple...

Alexandria, MN · 19h

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Brooklyn Marie Stops By Z99, Talks The Voice, New Music, and a Packed Calendar Ahead

Alexandria, MN - Alexandria's own Brooklyn Marie stopped by the C&D Granite Morning Show on Z99, and her run on The Voice may be over, but her next chapter is just getting started. The 14-year-old singer-songwriter made it through the Battles and Cut Week on Team Kelly Clarkson, singing "Titanium"...

Alexandria, MN · 17h

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School board approves bonds for building upgrades, parking

More parking at two schools and air quality improvements at the high school are part of a facility improvement package moving forward in Little Falls Community Schools. The Little Falls School Board on Monday approved a resolution authorizing up to $23.265 million in general obligation bonds. The financing would cover air quality upgrades, roofing, high school remodeling and parking improvements at Little Falls Community High School and Lincoln Elementary School. For the owner of a $225,000 home, district officials estimated the package would mean about $150 more in annual property taxes. The increase would come in two steps: roughly $110 in taxes payable in 2027 and another $40 in 2028. “If you take it all together, the estimated tax impact is $150 on a $225,000 home,” said Michael Hart, who presented the financing plan to the board. The resolution sets a maximum interest rate of 6%. Before approving the financing, the board held a public hearing on a nine-year property tax abatement for the parking projects. No one offered comments or questions. Plans call for 86 additional parking stalls at the high school and 26 at Lincoln. At the high school, the work would reduce parallel parking along the south

Little Falls, MN · 1d

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Gas prices are down locally and nationally

(Undated)--You may have noticed gas prices are down around the area and nationally. The national average price of a gallon of gasoline is now at $3.91 as of today. (Thursday) In Minnesota, a gallon of gasoline is averaging $3.80 per gallon as of this morning. GasBuddy says that gas prices...

Alexandria, MN · 20h