RENVILLE COUNTY — A Clements man suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Renville County.  The Renville County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded at about 6:07 p.m. on May 24 to Renville County Road 1 near Renville County Road 15 in Beaver Falls Township, about three miles north of Redwood Falls.  Authorities say a preliminary investigation found 66-year-old Chad Corbett of Clements was traveling southbound on a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed.  Corbett was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Redwood Falls before being transferred to a hospital in St. Cloud, where he remains under treatment.  Assistance [...]

  Author and food blogger Sarah Peterson will discuss her recently published cookbook, “Dish and Tell: Recipes from the Heart,” during a program Tuesday evening at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall.  The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the museum, located at 301 West Lyon Street. The program is free and open to the public, with light refreshments to be served.  Published in February by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, Peterson’s book features family recipes paired with stories from home cooks who shared dishes and traditions from their kitchens. The collection includes comfort foods, special-occasion recipes, and cooking tips passed down through generations.  Peterson, [...]

The Pipestone County Historical Society will host a series of cemetery walking tours this summer, offering residents a chance to explore local history through stories of pioneers, veterans and gravestone symbolism. Tours will be held at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month from June through September: June 13: Ruthton Cemetery, 2319 180th Ave., Ruthton July 11: Woodstock Cemetery, 1793 101st St., Woodstock Aug. 8: Hillside Cemetery, 505 7th Ave., Edgerton Sept. 12: Potter’s Field, Old Woodlawn Cemetery, northwest corner, 676 116th St., Pipestone Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for Historical Society members and free for children 12 [...]

Health officials are reminding backyard poultry owners to take precautions to reduce the risk of salmonella infections. Since January, 184 salmonella cases tied to backyard poultry have been reported across 31 states, including Minnesota. Researchers with the University of Minnesota, working with the Minnesota Department of Health and Board of Animal Health, say up to 75% of chick shipments to farm stores may carry salmonella bacteria. Officials say poultry can carry the bacteria without appearing sick, making proper hygiene important when handling birds, eggs, or coop equipment. Symptoms of salmonella infection can include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and dehydration. Young children, older [...]

ATWATER, Minn. — A two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Monday afternoon sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened at about 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 12 and 150th Street in Gennessee Township. Authorities say a Jeep Renegade driven by 21-year-old Chloe Louwagie of Cottonwood was traveling south on 150th Street when it collided with an eastbound Acura MDX on Highway 12.  The driver of the Acura, 76-year-old Charles Schadt of Palmdale, California, and passenger 69-year-old Marcella Kimbrell of Palmdale suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Willmar Hospital. Louwagie was not injured.  [...]

MARSHALL — A new Minnesota law is changing how assisted living and nursing home facilities can serve alcohol, allowing them to offer it without obtaining a full liquor license. Supporters say the measure is designed to improve daily life and expand personal choice for residents. LeadingAge Minnesota Vice President of Advocacy Erin Huppert says the law reflects the idea that care facilities are also residents’ homes. "This is where residents live. It's their home. It's not a dining establishment. It's not, you know, a restaurant. This is where they are choosing to live. And so they should be allowed to enjoy [...]

SAINT PAUL — The Minnesota State Board of Trustees approved a fiscal year 2027 operating budget Wednesday that includes an average undergraduate tuition increase of 6.25% across the system’s 33 colleges and universities. The increase will raise annual tuition costs by an average of $357 at colleges and $578 at universities. Average full-time undergraduate tuition will total about $6,074 at Minnesota State colleges and $9,827 at universities before scholarships and grants. Minnesota State officials said the increase comes as the system faces rising costs for technology, maintenance and salaries while receiving no new operational funding from the Legislature during the 2025 [...]

MARSHALL — State Senator Gary Dahms has announced a series of town hall meetings across southwest Minnesota this month alongside State Representatives Chris Swedzinski and Paul Torkelson. Town hall meetings with Swedzinski will take place Thursday, May 21, beginning in Tracy from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. at Tracy City Hall Council Chambers, 336 Morgan Street. The group will then stop in Marshall from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the YMCA, 200 South A Street, in an event sponsored by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. Additional stops include Minneota from 10:20 to 11:00 a.m. at City Hall, 129 East 1st Street; [...]

MINNEAPOLIS — National Football League officials announced Minneapolis will host the 2028 NFL Draft. The draft is traditionally held during the last week of April. Minnesota Sports and Events President and CEO Wendy Blackshaw said organizers are confident the Twin Cities can match the large crowds seen at recent drafts, including the estimated 800,000 fans who attended in Pittsburgh last month. “Every draft is different. Every draft, you make it unique for your city, and we do not know what the footprint is yet, but we are working with the NFL to figure that out,” Blackshaw said. “I mean, Pittsburgh had [...]