WINDOM — Late on December 31, 2024, the Windom Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at the Phat Pheasant Pub at approximately 11:47 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims, aged 30 and 31, both suffering from stab wounds.  Officers rendered aid at the scene, and the 30-year-old victim was transported to Windom Area Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead.  A suspect, identified as a 26-year-old male from San Diego, CA, was apprehended shortly after the incident. Witnesses at the scene identified him as the assailant. He sustained minor injuries, received treatment at Worthington Hospital, and is [...]

MARSHALL -- Starting February 1, 2025, the Marshall Area YMCA will implement a modest increase in membership fees to address rising operational costs and continue providing quality services. The new monthly rates are as follows: Youth: $29.50 Full-Time College Student: $45.50 Adult: $60.50 One Adult Family: $66.50 Family: $81.50 The YMCA emphasized that the adjustment is essential to maintaining its facilities, supporting staff, and sustaining its mission to promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. “We greatly appreciate the understanding and support of our members,” said Jamie Nauman, Interim CEO, and Chelsey Hoekstra, Director of Membership, in a joint [...]

HERON LAKE – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision near Heron Lake on Monday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 12:32 Monday afternoon, a 2024 Ford Maverick was traveling westbound on Highway 60 and a 2015 Honda CR-V was traveling northbound on 10th Street. Near the intersection, the two vehicles collided.  The driver of the Honda, 85-year-old Duane Kirchner, and his passenger, 73-year-old Leatrice Kirchner, both from Slayton, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Windom hospital.  The driver of the Ford, 57-year-old Tammy Deslauriers of New Ulm, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the [...]

MARSHALL — Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 SowBridge webinar series, designed for professionals working with sows, boars, and piglets. Hosted via Zoom, the program kicks off in February 2025, with monthly sessions featuring industry experts and opportunities for direct engagement. According to Sarah Schieck Boelke, swine extension educator with the University of Minnesota Extension, “SowBridge provides all participants with the opportunity to hear directly from experts, and to contact those experts following the individual sessions.” Program Details: Schedule: Sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Central Time. Exception: The May session will take place [...]

Sacred Heart Township, MN — A coordinated search effort led to the safe recovery of a 70-year-old hunter and his dog after they were reported overdue on Monday, December 30th, according to the Renville County Sheriff's Office.  At approximately 5:50 p.m., the Renville County Sheriff’s Office received a report that James Knutson had not returned home from pheasant hunting near Renville County Road 12 and 810th Avenue, roughly three miles southeast of Sacred Heart, MN. Friends and law enforcement quickly located Knutson’s vehicle near the Sacred Heart Waterfowl Protection Area, a 700-acre public hunting site.  Shortly after the search began, several [...]

The Marshall Police Department reports the following incidents:  On Saturday at 6:22 p.m., property damage was reported near the intersection of East College Drive and West Main Street. It was determined that a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville collided into a 2006 Ford Explorer. No injuries were reported. The driver of the Bonneville was cited for failure to yield. The Bonneville was towed from the scene.  On Saturday at 10:16 p.m., a traffic stop for a suspected impaired driver was performed in the 1200 block of East Main Street. After investigating, an adult male was arrested for 1st degree DWI and use of [...]

PIPESTONE – Two people were injured in a rollover crash on Saturday near Pipestone, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 10:09 Saturday morning, a 2007 Chevy SUV was traveling eastbound on Highway 30 when the vehicle lost control, entered the ditch, and rolled. The roads were covered with snow and/or ice at the time of the crash.  Two passengers in the Chevy, 64-year-old Carol Larson of Egan, SD and 84-year-old Barbara Meier of Egan, SD, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Pipestone hospital.   The driver of the Chevy, 44-year-old Lianne Larson of Egan, SD, and her [...]

FRANKLIN -- Two teenagers from Franklin were injured in a rollover crash on Saturday in Renville County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 10:02 Saturday morning, a 2008 Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway 19 when it lost control, entered the ditch, and rolled. The roads were covered with snow and/or ice at the time of the crash.  The driver of the Chevy, 18-year-old Gabriel Lomison of Franklin, and his passenger, 19-year-old Auttum Riley of Franklin, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Redwood Falls hospital.  Assistance was provided by the Renville County Sheriff’s Office. 

PLAINS, GA – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, a champion of democracy, human rights, and peaceful diplomacy, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100.  Born on October 1, 1924, to Bessie Lillian Gordy and James Earl Carter Sr., Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946, serving as a submariner in both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. His naval career included pioneering work in nuclear submarine technology. After resigning from the Navy in 1953, Carter returned to Georgia to manage his family’s farm and became a leader in local governance.  Carter’s political [...]

MONTEVIDEO – Two people were injured on Monday in a three-vehicle collision involving a semi on Highway 212 in Montevideo, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 6:00 Monday morning, a 2021 Freightliner semi was traveling westbound on Highway 212 while a 2008 Dodge Avenger and 2019 Jeep Compass were traveling eastbound on Highway 212. Near the intersection with Carlton Drive, the vehicles collided.  The driver of the Dodge, 39-year-old Garrett Feldhake of Montevideo, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to HCMC in Minneapolis.  The driver of the Jeep, 33-year-old Brianna Ward of Montevideo, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken [...]