NEW RICHLAND, Minn. — State and local officials will provide an update today on recovery efforts following severe flooding in New Richland. About nine inches of rain fell September 18th and 19th, damaging an estimated 80 percent of homes in the community of about 1,200 people. The flooding also heavily damaged the city-owned New Richland Care Center, forcing the evacuation of 36 residents. Officials will provide an update at 1 p.m.

MARSHALL, Minn. — Southwest Minnesota State University will celebrate Homecoming 2026 from September 28 through October 4. This year’s Homecoming theme is “Mustangs are Stronger Together.” Homecoming activities get underway Monday, September 28, with Pajama Day on campus. The day also features a Donut Drop from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the BA Plaza, outside the Whipple Gallery and Dean’s Office. Tuesday is Throwback Tuesday, followed by Mustang volleyball against Wayne State at 6 p.m. in the PE Gym. The match will also serve as Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. Wednesday will be Wacky Wednesday, along with the fifth annual Mustangs [...]

  BATTLE LAKE, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a law enforcement officer shot and killed a man during a standoff Friday night in rural Battle Lake. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the man allegedly struck someone with a shotgun before barricading himself inside a home. Authorities say he later fired at an armored SWAT vehicle and eventually came outside and pointed a gun at officers. An officer then opened fire, killing the man. No officers were injured. The man’s identity has not been released. 

RICHMOND, Minn. — A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Stearns County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2024 Ford Bronco was traveling southbound on Highway 23 near St. Francis Street in Richmond when it collided with the pedestrian around 10:18 p.m.  The pedestrian, identified as Grant George Rossberg of Richmond, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol says alcohol was suspected in Rossberg's condition.  The driver, 39-year-old Jessie Elizabeth Trevino of Clements, and 38-year-old passenger Guadalupe Dejesus Trevino of Clements were not injured. Both were wearing seat belts.  [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — Dense fog is creating difficult driving conditions across much of Minnesota this morning. The National Weather Service has issued Dense Fog Advisories for several regions until 10 a.m. Visibility could fall to a quarter-mile or less, with near-zero visibility possible in some locations. Drivers are encouraged to slow down, use low-beam headlights and increase following distances. 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for two grants supporting livestock producers.  The AGRI Livestock Investment Grant provides up to $1.5 million for farmers and ranchers to improve or modernize equipment and infrastructure. Grants range from $400 to $25,000.  The AGRI Protect Grant provides up to $250,000 to help livestock producers purchase equipment that reduces the risk of avian influenza transmission. Grants range from $500 to $10,000.  Both are reimbursement grants and require matching funds. Priority will be given to applicants who have farmed for 10 years or less. The Livestock Investment Grant also prioritizes generational farm transitions, [...]

HOLLAND, Minn. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday in Pipestone County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Wednesday at 1:09 p.m., a 2011 Chevy Silverado was traveling southbound on Highway 23, and a 2022 Kia Sorento was traveling northbound on Highway 23 near Holland in Pipestone County. The Kia attempted to turn onto 140th Avenue when the vehicles collided.  The driver of the Kia, 76-year-old Donald Noyes of Sioux Falls, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. His passenger, 72-year-old Sharon Noyes of Sioux Falls, sustained life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to the Pipestone Hospital.  The driver of the Chevy, 34-year-old Tylan Gylling, and his [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Marshall City Council has approved a 9.59% preliminary property tax levy increase for 2027.  The proposed levy is approximately $11.5 million. Personnel costs, higher health insurance expenses, and debt service from 2026 bond issuance are among the primary factors behind the increase.  The proposal also includes funding for an additional full-time parks employee, although city staff are exploring ways to address the need through existing employees and temporary part-time workers.  Marshall’s tentative tax capacity increase is about 6.3%.  The council will continue working on the budget and levy before considering final approval at its Dec. 22 meeting. [...]

MARSHALL, Minn. — The Arts & Living History Festival in Marshall is moving indoors this Saturday due to the forecasted weather.  The free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Red Baron Arena & Expo. Activities include art and craft vendors, living history reenactors, food trucks, kids’ make-and-take activities, old-time photos and live music from Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s Band.  The festival is hosted by Visit Marshall and the Lyon County Museum. The event was originally planned for Memorial Park.