MONTEVIDEO (KMHL) – A proposed veterans home in Montevideo is awaiting a funding decision from the Federal government. That is what Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke told officials in Montevideo during his visit to the community early this week. The state legislature allocated $9.4 million toward the cost of the project – but officials aren’t likely to hear if the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will confirm their portion of the funding until early 2020. Herke said while the funding isn’t guaranteed yet, the planning team is optimistic. If the funding is approved, the tentative construction timeline could [...]

ST. PAUL (LEARFIELD) - Two more Minnesotans have died due to complications from severe lung injuries associated with vaping. "We're deeply saddened by the news of these deaths and very, very concerned that so many Minnesotans continue to suffer severe injuries in this outbreak," said Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. She confirmed that both deaths involved people over the age of 50. "The first patient had vaped a number of products including illegal THC," said Malcolm. "The second patient had several underlying conditions and is known to have vaped nicotine, but is also believed to have vaped unknown additional [...]

MARSHALL (KMHL) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will join a statewide task force to investigate human trafficking. The task force is being led by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It uses a three-pronged approach to fighting human trafficking, with a focus on prevention, education and enforcement. Joining the task force will allow the sheriff’s office to better investigate human trafficking. As members, they are also able to help with cross-jurisdictional investigations and able to request funds from the BCA to help with investigations. At their meeting earlier this week, county commissioners approved a joint powers agreement allowing the sheriff's [...]