Radio stations across Minnesota are joining together today for the second annual “Suicide Prevention on the Air” campaign, bringing a message of hope and suicide prevention to listeners during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The statewide campaign runs from 7 to 11 a.m. and includes prerecorded public service announcements, live segments and on-air conversations. Proceeds benefit SAVE, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, a Minnesota-based national nonprofit focused on suicide prevention. SAVE CEO Erich Mische says the organization has spent 37 years working to raise awareness, educate the public, reduce stigma and provide support to people affected by suicide. “At the core of [...]

LAMBERTON, Minn. — The 22nd annual Lamberton Hot Iron Days will be held Friday through Sunday, September 11-13. Activities begin Friday with the Sand Shop and blacksmithing demonstrations from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a Kids Glow Dance Party from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Dueling Pianos will be held Friday evening at the Lamberton Legion. Saturday features a full schedule, including the Sand Shop, Medallion Hunt, Open Market, blacksmithing demonstrations, an All Wheels Show, Kiddie Parade, Kids Treasure Sandbox, free kids activities and beanbag tournaments. The Iron Pour will take place at dusk behind the historic [...]

CLARA CITY, Minn. — A Clara City woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Chippewa County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 7:24 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 7 and County Road 2 in Rheiderland Township. A 2016 Jeep Cherokee driven by 40-year-old Angela Olmscheid of Clara City was traveling north on County Road 2 when it collided with a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer traveling east on Highway 7.  Olmscheid suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Willmar Hospital. The Trailblazer driver, 27-year-old Travis Parker of Belview, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the Chippewa County Sheriff's [...]

SILVER LAKE, Minn. — A 65-year-old South Dakota man is facing drug charges after approximately 110 grams of methamphetamine was seized from his vehicle near Silver Lake Sunday.  Agents with the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force stopped the vehicle around 1 p.m. Sept. 6 near Iris Road and 190th Street in McLeod County. Agents knew the driver had outstanding warrants from Lac Qui Parle County.  A Minnesota State Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle, leading to a search. Agents found about 110 grams of methamphetamine hidden in the engine compartment, along with additional methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle and engine compartment.  The 65-year-old passenger, [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Market Street Mall in Marshall is on the market, but the property’s sale does not mean Kal’s Motor Group plans to leave the location.  Owner Dan Kallevig purchased the mall property in 2023 and expanded Kal’s Motor Group into the building. The business, which is based in Wadena and also has locations in Park Rapids and Marshall, sells side-by-sides, golf carts, used vehicles, mowers, snowblowers, tools and ice fishing houses.  Kallevig said he is currently looking to sell the real estate because he has not had the leadership in place to fully utilize the available space. Kal’s Motor Group and Maurices are currently [...]

DFL U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan has accepted invitations to participate in two debates with Republican nominee Michele Tafoya in October.  Flanagan's campaign says one debate would be hosted by MPR News in St. Paul. The other would originate in Duluth and be televised through a partnership involving KBJR and FOX 9.  Dates and broadcast details have not yet been finalized, and Tafoya has not yet accepted the invitations.  Flanagan and Tafoya won their respective August primary elections and are competing for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Tina Smith, who is retiring. 

MINNEOTA, Minn. — Boxelder Bug Days will return to Minneota this weekend, with three days of activities planned September 11-13. The celebration begins Friday night with a performance by Danica Michaels at 8 p.m. on the main stage. Saturday features a full schedule of events, including a tractor show, Family Fun Run/Walk, parade, sand volleyball, the Vietnam Memorial Center, kids’ tractor pull, pickleball, chili cook-off and tasting, inflatables, bean bags tournaments and the Route 68 Big Band. Saturday evening entertainment includes performances by Up South, Ali Gray and Queen Coronation, followed by a street dance featuring Casey Muessigmann. Courtesy van rides [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Southwest Minnesota State University is highlighting its agriculture programs and connections with the community through two events this week, including the eighth annual Agronomy Field Day on Friday and the 20th annual Ag Bowl on Saturday. The Agronomy Field Day is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm at 2927 265th Avenue in Marshall. The event will begin with lunch and presentations at noon, followed by tours of the field plots. The program will feature SMSU faculty and staff, along with representatives from the Minnesota Soybean Research [...]

Thousands of Minnesota students are back in classrooms, and the Office of Traffic Safety is reminding motorists to pay close attention around school buses and bus stops.  Mike Hanson with the Office of Traffic Safety says drivers need to be aware that school buses will once again be common on area roads.  "We really need to (Be conscious of and aware of school buses; they're going to be all over the place again, and drivers need to really pay attention to what they're doing around those buses)"  Motorists are required to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying red flashing [...]

LUVERNE, Minn. — A Minnesota fire truck manufacturer is being acquired by an Iowa-based company. Stellar Industries of Garner, Iowa, has acquired Midwest Fire, a custom fire apparatus manufacturer headquartered in Luverne. Midwest Fire has designed and manufactured fire trucks since 1987, including brush trucks, pumpers, tankers, quick-attacks and Type 3 trucks. Stellar President Dave Zrostlik says the acquisition expands the company's work truck portfolio into the fire and emergency response market while adding Midwest Fire's nearly four decades of experience. Midwest Fire will continue operating as a distinct company, with its headquarters and operations remaining in Luverne. Eligible Midwest Fire [...]