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Historic Cornstalk Fest Barn Moves as Event Plans 2028 Comeback

(KNSI) – A barn that once hosted Willie Nelson at the music festival Johnny Cash named is getting a new home, and the Regal couple moving it plans to bring that festival back. Scott and Becky Mueller plan to start pulling the 93-year-old barn across Highway 55 on Thursday...

Kandiyohi County, MN · 1d
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Ribbon cut on new bridge over The Willmar WYE

(Willmar MN-) The ribbon was cut Tuesday morning on the new County Road 55 Bridge Overpass in southwest Willmar. At the ceremony at the site, Kandiyohi County Public Works Director Mel Odens said the bridge takes Kandiyohi County Road 55 over the tracks which were constructed as part of Willmar WYE project. Odens said it's been in the plans since 2014 and even earlier, when discussions first began about a railroad bypass around Willmar...

Willmar, MN · 2d
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Willmar Cardinals move on to State AAAA Semifinals, defeating the Pioneers

(Blaine, MN) The #2 Seed Section 2AAAA Champion Willmar Cardinals faced the #3 Seed Section 3AAAA Champion Hill-Murray Pioneers Thursday evening in the State AAAA Quarterfinals. The Cardinals came into the matchup with a perfect 10-0 season record. Hill-Murray came into this game with a 9-1 season record. The Willmar Cardinals continued their season momentum over the Pioneers, advancing with a 49-35 victory.

Willmar, MN · 8h
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In Small-Town Lester Prairie, Near Hutchinson, Garbers’ Meats Is A Butcher Shop Worth The Drive Through Minnesota Farm Country

Smoked salmon is one of the most talked-about items at a small butcher shop in the middle of Minnesota corn country. That alone made me stop scrolling. The surprises keep stacking up. This little meat counter also turns out jerky, cheddar brats, old-fashioned wieners, and bologna with a loyal following.

Lester Prairie, MN · 4d
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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 · 3d

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NLS Wildcats dominant sweep of Dover-Eyota, Next up Class AA Semifinals on Friday

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The New London-Spicer Wildcats made their presence felt on Thursday afternoon, delivering a strong, all-around performance to sweep Dover-Eyota in straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19, in the Class AA State Volleyball Tournament quarterfinals at Grand Casino Arena. That was the 10th win in a row for NLS and they are 29-1 on the season.

New London, MN · 13h

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Buccaneers See Season End with 3-0 Loss to BBE

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa claimed the Section 6A volleyball championship on Saturday with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-17) victory over Border West. Three Jaguars recorded double digit kills with Laken Anderson leading the way with 18. Macey Roering added a dozen and Teagan Dingmann registered 10. Kamie Fischer piled up 42 set assists, had 3 solo blocks, and served up 3 aces for BBE.

Belgrade, 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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Southeastern Willmar earns 2027-2037 Opportunity Zone designation

Nov. 11---- The southeast portion of Willmar has been designated a 2027-2037 Opportunity Zone by the U.S. Department of Treasury, according to a news release from the. nominated 73 Minnesota census tracts, and all of those tracts will be officially designated as Opportunity Zones beginning Jan. 1, 2027. This federal...

Willmar, MN · 1d

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BBE Jaguars girls volleyball gets ready for State Class A tournament

The Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars girls volleyball team, who finished third in the State Class A tournament last year are headed back to St. Paul again this year as the No. 6 seed, and they'll meet No. 3 seed and two-time defending Class A champion Mayer Lutheran in the state quarterfinals. Lakeland Media Sports had a chance to speak with Holly Breitbach, the first year Head Coach of the Jaguars prior to Thursday's matchup...

Belgrade, MN · 1d

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Schultz secures Wissota Super Stock Rookie of The Year title in 2026

First year Super Stock driver Colsten Schultz from Grove City, Minnesota raced to the 2026 WISSOTA Super Stock Rookie of the Year title after a solid opening season behind the wheel of full fendered machine. At season’s end, 14-year-old Schultz ended up with a sizeable 221-point margin over Brock Hedtke...

Grove City, MN · 2d

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NLS Wildcats girls' volleyball team headed back to state

The New London/Spicer Wildcats girls volleyball team will be competing in the State Class AA Tournament for the third year in a row, and for the ninth time overall in school history Thursday when they take on Dover/Eyota at Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul. Jason Brandt from Lakeland Media sports had a chance to speak with Andy Regnier, the first-year coach of the Wildcats prior to Thursdays match..

New London, MN · 2d

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23-1345-FC04 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

MORTGAGOR(S): Michael J. Steichen and Lisa M. Steichen, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on March 20, 2003 as Document Number A312889 in the Office of the County Recorder of Meeker County, Minnesota. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank...

Litchfield, 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 · 1d

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"Lincoln and Booth" has final showing Thursday night in Litchfield

(Litchfield MN-) Tonight is your last chance to attend the world premiere of the latest movie made from a book by local author Dean Urdahl. Lincoln and Booth has been holding it's world premiere at The Hollywood Theater in Litchfield this week. "Lincoln and Booth" shows at 7 p.m. 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. He says he got interested in the conspiracies after hearing about an inn-keeper in St. Joseph who somehow knew ahead-of-time that the president was going to be killed...

Litchfield, MN · 21h

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Certified Nurse Practitioner Sara Martin set to care for patients in Glenwood and Brooten

(Glenwood, MN)--Certified Nurse Practitioner Sara Martin will begin caring for patients at both Glenwood and Brooten Medical Centers. She brings more than 20 years of nursing experience, including work in large metro hospitals and rural healthcare. Martin completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD,...

Glenwood, MN · 19h

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Lake Region Bank selects Darin Strand as new president

Nov. 10---- announces a new chapter in its 116-year history with the selection of Darin Strand as its next president, according to a news release from the bank. Current president Clark Vollan will remain at the bank as its chairman and CEO. In 2001, Clark took over as president when his father Paul Vollan stepped into the role of executive chairman after serving as the bank's president since 1970.

Willmar, MN · 2d

Morrison County Record

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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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Dassel-Cokato board certifies election results, weighs $24M in elementary repairs

The Dassel-Cokato School Board certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election and began planning for at least $24 million in repairs at the district’s two elementary schools at a recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns from the election, in which 7,299 voters cast...

Dassel, MN · 16h