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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.
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!
High school principals leaving at BOLD, Montevideo
Two area school districts have announced they’ll be making changes in staffing for their principals. Last week the BOLD School Board accepted the resignation of K-12 Principal Brett Benson. Benson has been BOLD principal since 2019, and was recognized for his leadership efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is leaving to take another job at a different district. It was announced that the district will be replacing him with a new principal for k-6 students and another for grades 7-12.
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...
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!
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