Fatal Accident on Highway 75 Near Dawson 

2024-03-18T08:08:53-05:00March 18th, 2024|Categories: News|

DAWSON -- The Minnesota State Patrol reports a fatal accident occurred on Sunday in Lac Qui Parle County. At approximately 10:34 Sunday evening, a 2000 Peterbilt Semi driven by a 48-year-old man from Lake Benton was entering Highway 75 from 180th Street while a 2000 International Semi driven by a 68-year-old man from Gary, SD was traveling southbound on Highway 75 when they collided.   Identities of the drivers and their condition will be released later today.  Assistance was provided by the Lac Qui Parle County Sheriff’s Office, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office, Dawson Fire and Ambulance.  

Three Injured in One-Vehicle Crash in Fulda 

2024-03-18T08:08:07-05:00March 18th, 2024|Categories: News|

FULDA -- Three people were hospitalized after a one-vehicle crash in Murray County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at approximately 3:48 Sunday afternoon, a 2003 Chrysler Town & Country was traveling southbound on Highway 59 and attempted to turn onto Highway 62 when it lost control and entered the ditch.  The driver of the Chrysler, 51-year-old Timothy Eric Baumann of Lakefield, was not injured. Three passengers in the Chrysler, 54-year-old Kim Margaret Baumann, 21-year-old Kaitlen Margaret Feroni, and 25-year-old Nathen James Monson, all from Lakefield, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Worthington Hospital.   Assistance was provided by [...]

Police Chase Across Multiple Counties Leads to Arrest of Wanted Suspect

2024-03-14T07:18:44-05:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: News|

On March 13th, 2024 at 8:23 a.m. Murray County deputies located a vehicle known to be driven by Sean Eric Vanmeveren. As Murray County deputies were setting up a perimeter to attempt to make an arrest, Vanmeveren got into his vehicle and began driving toward two Murray County deputies. Once Vanmeveren saw the deputies he accelerated his vehicle around the waiting deputies. Deputies were able to identify Vanmeveren as the driver and a pursuit began.   Deputies pursued Vanmeveren for about six miles, Vanmeveren entered a rural Murray County farm site. Vanmeveren exited his vehicle and stole a vehicle from the [...]

Marshall City Council Meeting (3/12/24)

2024-03-13T08:24:59-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

The Marshall City Council met Tuesday evening.  Members verbally approved the agenda and voted to approve the minutes from the February 27th meeting.   First on the agenda was a public hearing on issuance of revenue bonds by the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority. The public hearing was closed after no council members or members of the public came forward with comments. The council voted unanimously to approve the issuance of revenue bonds by the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority for Avera Health to finance a project in Marshall.   Next on the agenda was a public [...]

Willmar Woman Arrested on Prostitution and Assault Charges

2024-03-13T07:30:37-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

WILLMAR -- The owner of a massage therapy business in Willmar, 55-year-old Ying He, was arrested over the weekend and faces multiple criminal charges. Police responded to a report of a woman screaming on Saturday afternoon and found a distressed woman who alleged that He had hit her and restricted her access to basic necessities. The woman claimed she was confined to a small room at the business when there were no clients. He denied the allegations but failed to provide video evidence of the incident. The employee revealed she was flown from California to Minnesota for massage work, but He [...]

Jesse Ventura and Aaron Rodgers on Kennedy Jr’s Short List as Running Mate

2024-03-13T07:24:47-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

(Washington, DC) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has narrowed down his choices for a running mate on the independent presidential ticket. Recent reports indicate that Kennedy has been in discussions with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura. Kennedy subsequently confirmed that both Rodgers and Ventura are at the forefront of his list of potential running mates. He intends to reveal his selection within the next two weeks. 

Office of Cannabis Management Cracking Down on Businesses Illegally Selling Flower

2024-03-13T07:18:41-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

SAINT PAUL -- State regulators are cracking down on Minnesota businesses illegally selling raw cannabis flower. While cannabis use and cultivation were legalized in August, retail sales licenses won't be granted until next year. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has received complaints about retailers selling cannabis labeled as hemp flower. State health inspectors are intensifying inspections and broadening testing of raw flower to ensure it contains less than 0.3% THC. Violators risk product embargoes and fines of up to one million dollars. 

MNA Pushing Legislation to Hold Hospital CEOS Accountable to Patients, Workers

2024-03-13T07:16:17-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

SAINT PAUL -- The Minnesota Nurses Association is advocating for new regulations to hold hospital executives accountable for patient and worker well-being amidst widespread burnout and staffing shortages. Registered Nurse Chelsea Scafter highlights the dilemma faced by healthcare workers, torn between risking patient safety and their own livelihood due to unsafe assignments.   “Do I accept this unsafe assignment, risk patient harm, and my nursing license, or do I risk being given a scarlet letter, per se, by my employer, which could lead to me being retaliated against in a multitude of ways up to termination, thus affecting my livelihood.”     The [...]

Grand Jury Convened in Burnsville First Responder Shootings

2024-03-13T07:13:56-05:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|

(Minneapolis, MN) -- According to multiple sources, the U.S. Attorney's office has convened a federal grand jury to investigate the killing of two Burnsville Police Officers and a firefighter/paramedic during a domestic disturbance response in February. On Tuesday, the mother of three of Shannon Gooden's children testified before the grand jury. The focus of her testimony is believed to be on how Gooden obtained the firearms used in the shooting. Gooden was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a 2008 conviction for second-degree felony assault with a deadly weapon. The purpose of the grand jury is to determine if there's sufficient [...]

Two Women and Three Juvenile Boys Injured in Renville County Crash 

2024-03-12T07:54:00-05:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: News|

BOON LAKE TOWNSHIP -- On Sunday at 12:47 pm, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a vehicle accident on County Road 20, north of County Road 11 intersection. The 2014 Chevrolet Captiva SUV, driven by 60-year-old Becky Chase of Bird Island, went off the road, hit a field approach, and landed in the ditch.  Four passengers were in the vehicle: 28-year-old Natasha Chase of Olivia, a 10-year-old juvenile male, an 8-year-old juvenile male, and a 5-year-old juvenile male, all from Litchfield. All occupants were taken by ambulance to Health Partners-Hutchinson. The two juveniles, aged 5 and [...]

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