LAKE WILSON, Minn. — A Wabasso man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Murray County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 4:47 Saturday afternoon, a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on State Highway 91 in Cameron Township, north of Lake Wilson, when the driver lost control and crashed.  The driver of the motorcycle, 46-year-old Burnard Lee Jr. Ours of Wabasso, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Murray County Hospital. The State Patrol said he was not wearing a helmet, and alcohol was suspected in the incident.  Assistance was provided by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Wilson Fire Department, [...]

TRACY, Minn. — Sanford Health is hosting a Wellness Week (May 10-16) at Sanford Tracy Medical Center and Clinic with health screenings, education, and community events.  Heart and vascular screenings for adults 40 and older will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Screenings cost $25 each or $50 for both. Appointments can be scheduled at (605) 312-2150, with walk-ins welcome.  A free pharmacist consultation event is set for Thursday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are available by calling (507) 629-8400.  Sanford will also host a free community picnic May 14 from 5 [...]

The Lyon County Historical Society has launched a new online database dedicated to Lyon County veterans. Called “Find Your Veteran,” the searchable database is available through the museum’s website. Developed by Creature Works, the platform is designed to preserve and share the stories of  veterans and their military service. Users can search the database by veteran name, service branch, military era, or community. More than 1,100 Lyon County veterans are currently included in the database. People interested in adding names or updating existing veteran entries can contact the museum at 507-537-6580, email director@lyoncomuseum.org, or visit Lyon County Museum Veteran Page to complete a contact [...]

Redwood County, Minn. — A Morton man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he failed to comply with predatory offender registration requirements. According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old Dylan Andrew Karns is accused of not updating his registration and abandoning his listed address. Karns is required to register due to a prior criminal sexual conduct adjudication. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office conducted a compliance check on March 27 at a residence along the 40100 block of Dakota Trail in Morton. The homeowner told deputies Karns had been asked to leave the residence in January 2026 after briefly returning following [...]

Marshall, Minn. — Marshall City Administrator Sharon Hanson has been named the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Robert A. Barrett Award for Management Excellence, the top honor presented by the Minnesota City/County Management Association. The award recognizes exceptional service and leadership in local government management. Hanson, who has led the city for the past eight years, was selected for her track record of guiding major projects, strengthening community connections, and advancing the profession. Among her most notable accomplishments is her leadership on the Marshall Aquatic Park project. She played a central role in securing legislative approval for a local sales tax, [...]

WHITE, S.D. — A reported shots-fired incident in Brookings County over the weekend has resulted in a misdemeanor charge after investigators determined the claim was fabricated. According to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:35 p.m. Saturday, May 2, to a report from a White resident who said his roommate, 26-year-old Elijah Arias, had been shot at while driving between Brookings and White. Authorities, assisted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, began investigating and gathered descriptions of a suspected vehicle and individuals allegedly involved. However, follow-up interviews and investigative work revealed the incident did not occur as reported. Investigators [...]

RENVILLE COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities say a small aircraft made a safe emergency landing Saturday afternoon after experiencing engine failure south of Fairfax. According to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in around 4:18 p.m. on May 2 reporting that a plane had gone down near the intersection of 610th Avenue and 460th Street in Camp Township, about four miles south of Fairfax. Officials say the aircraft, a Cessna 182C single-engine plane, was piloted by 25-year-old Cole Kramer of Seneca, Kansas. Kramer was flying from Brainerd to Kansas when the engine lost power. Kramer was able to land [...]