ADRIAN, Minn. — A four-vehicle crash in Nobles County Tuesday evening left a 75-year-old Adrian man with life-threatening injuries.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 6:01 p.m. October 13 on Highway 91 near milepost 17 in Lismore Township.  A southbound 2016 International semi, a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup and a 2017 GMC cargo van collided with a northbound 2015 Chrysler Town & Country minivan.  The pickup driver, 75-year-old Ronald Mauch of Adrian, was taken to Sanford Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other three drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene. The other drivers were identified [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Three people were involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday evening at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and 320th Street in Fairview Township.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2018 GMC Yukon traveling north on Highway 59 collided with a 2026 GMC Terrain traveling east on 320th Street at about 6:33 p.m. Oct. 9.  The Yukon’s driver, 68-year-old Monica Lynn Geihl of Hanley Falls, was not injured. Her passenger, 71-year-old Lois Ann Geihl, also of Hanley Falls, sustained non-life-threatening injuries but was not transported to a hospital.  The Terrain’s driver, 43-year-old Fahad Mohamedali Halemi of Watertown, South Dakota, [...]

BELVIEW, Minn. — Three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on Highway 19 in Redwood County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse and a 2013 Hyundai Sonata were both traveling eastbound when they collided near mile marker 62 in Kintire Township at about 5:40 p.m. Oct. 11.  The Traverse was driven by 31-year-old Emily Marie Gemmill of Wabasso, who was injured. Her 1-year-old male passenger was not injured.  The Sonata was driven by 56-year-old Todd Donald Watkins of Wabasso. He and his 55-year-old passenger, Jeri Ann Watkins, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  All occupants were [...]

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Native American leaders fear a fire may have destroyed Minnesota’s largest Dakota language archive. A three-alarm fire Sunday destroyed Franklin Dollar City Plaza on East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis and damaged an adjoining building housing Minnesota Chippewa Tribe offices and Native American programs. The archive contained recordings of elders sharing personal stories on aging tapes and other media that had not yet been digitized. Officials have not determined the extent of the damage. Nearly 60 firefighters responded, and two were hospitalized with minor burns. The cause remains under investigation. 

Diesel prices in Minnesota remain above $6 a gallon and have increased this week, adding to farmers’ expenses during the fall harvest. Prices have climbed nearly $3 a gallon since this time last year.  Some state lawmakers are calling on Governor Tim Walz to allow farmers to use tax-exempt red dye diesel on public roads. Walz has issued an executive order raising weight limits for farmers and truckers to help reduce trips and fuel costs.  Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says he would prefer to see prices fall naturally.  “I’d love to see some market situations that would allow that [...]

  Minnesota’s youth deer season runs Thursday through Sunday, giving young hunters a chance to gain experience before the regular firearms season begins.  DNR big game coordinator Paul Burr says the mid-October hunt often offers milder weather and fewer hunters in the field, creating a good learning opportunity.  “It’s a great time to get in the woods, to get youth experience in hunting, kind of carve out a little bit of time where there’s a lot less competition. You get in the woods before the firearm season starts and hopefully just have a good experience with these youth hunters to get [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, has died after being shot during an officer-involved shooting Friday night in southwest Sioux Falls.  The Sheriff’s Office announced her death Monday, saying Frank was surrounded by family and loved ones. She also became an organ donor.  Frank worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary beginning in September 2022 before joining the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in June 2024.  A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center at 320 West Fourth Street in Sioux Falls. Funeral arrangements and additional details will be released when available. 

Residents listen to the Marshall School Board Forum, presented by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Mitch Magrath. MARSHALL, Minn. — Marshall Public School Board candidates discussed district finances, administrative spending and the future of student programs during a candidate forum Thursday at the Marshall Area YMCA. Five of the six candidates attended the forum. Julie Allen, Mike Braithwaite, Sarah Brink, Nathan Green and Bob Prince participated, while Ashley Pippin was not present. Three seats are open on the school board. Candidates were asked how they would approach the district’s financial challenges following two unsuccessful referendums and [...]

Larry Magrath and John Alcorn. Photo by Mitch Magrath. MARSHALL, Minn. — Marshall City Council Ward 1 candidates Larry Magrath and incumbent John Alcorn discussed property taxes, economic development and public safety during a candidate forum hosted by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 8.  Both candidates identified the city budget and rising costs as major concerns, but offered different approaches to controlling spending.  Magrath said the city should work toward limiting annual property tax levy increases to the rate of inflation. Marshall has proposed a 9.59% levy increase for 2027.  “We can't keep going on with [...]