PIPESTONE, Minn. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Monday in Pipestone County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 8:26 Monday morning, a 1996 Chevy S10 pickup was traveling northbound on Highway 75 and a 2012 Chevy Silverado pulling a cattle trailer, was traveling eastbound on 71st Street when they collided in the intersection.  The driver of the S10, 22-year-old Kade Lozinski of Leota, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Pipestone County Medical Center.  The driver of the Silverado, 23-year-old Morgan Vander Wal of Pipestone, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. [...]

MARSHALL — A Marshall teenager is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Monday in Lyon County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 2:14 Monday afternoon, a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200 motorcycle was traveling southbound on Highway 23. A 2024 Subaru Forester was also traveling southbound on Highway 23 when the motorcycle rear-ended the Subaru. The operator of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old boy from Marshall, died from injuries sustained in the accident.  The driver of the Subaru, 67-year-old Phyllis Kennebeck of Lake Wilson, was not injured. Assistance was provided by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall Police Department, and the [...]

DE FOREST, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Patrol has released the names of a Clara City man and a Montevideo woman that were the victims of a wrong-way collision on I-39 in Dane County near De Forest, Wisconsin. At approximately 12:03 Sunday, July 20, a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling in the wrong direction, southbound in the northbound lanes of I-39 and collided with a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. A passenger in the Volkswagen, 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, died from injuries sustained in the accident. The driver of the Volkswagen, 19-year-old Brady Heiling from Clara City, sustained life-threatening injuries and was [...]

MARSHALL — A powerful line of severe thunderstorms could sweep across the Northern Plains today, potentially forming a derecho capable of producing wind gusts over 75 miles per hour, large hail, and a few tornadoes. The highest threat area stretches from South Dakota into southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. Forecasters say storms may organize into a long-lasting line this afternoon and evening as they follow the northern edge of a heat dome affecting the central United States. Potential impacts include widespread wind damage, downed trees, structural damage, and power outages. If a derecho forms, it would be the second to hit [...]

MONTEVIDEO, Minn. — Two people are in critical condition following a three-vehicle collision on Sunday in Chippewa County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 1:27 Sunday afternoon, a 2018 Chevy Silverado was traveling westbound on Highway 7 while a 2006 Pontiac Montana was traveling eastbound on Highway 7. A 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander was parked on the shoulder of Highway 7 when the vehicles collided near the intersection with County Road 6.  The driver of the Chevy, 52-year-old Jeffrey Scott Wicht of Dawson, and the driver of the Pontiac, 44-year-old Patrick Michael Lundberg of Clara City, each sustained life-threatening injuries [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Minn. — A North Mankato motorcyclist is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday in Springfield, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 3:47 Saturday afternoon, a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Highway 14 and a 2026 Chevy Equinox was traveling southbound on County Road 4. The vehicles collided in the intersection.  The operator of the Harley, 52-year-old Jeffrey John Bentdahl of North Mankato, was transported to the Sleepy Eye Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The State Patrol reported that Bentdahl was not wearing a helmet.  The driver of the Chevy, 63-year-old Leann Marie [...]

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — A man was arrested Saturday evening after appearing on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds for the third time in 24 hours, prompting a full review of Capitol security procedures. 36-year-old Dominic Terrell Peace was taken into custody by State Patrol troopers without incident just before 7:30 p.m. He is being held in the Ramsey County Jail awaiting extradition on a warrant from Wisconsin.  Authorities are reviewing how Peace accessed the Capitol after public hours Friday night. Around 11:30 p.m., an alarm alerted Capitol Security to his presence inside the building. He was found naked and nonviolent and [...]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Florida-based trust has filed a federal lawsuit against a Sioux Falls cryptocurrency investment firm, alleging the loss of $4 million and asking the court to appoint an independent manager to oversee the company’s operations. The lawsuit was filed on July 18 by Timothy Kinnetz, trustee of the Timothy A. Kinnetz Revocable Trust. It names Benaiah Holdings Inc., three affiliated investment funds, and three individuals Benjamin Wiener, Joshua Dewitt, and Christopher Hmielewski. Wiener and Hmielewski are former Marshall residents. According to the complaint, the trust invested $4 million with Benaiah in late 2021 after receiving information about [...]

TYLER, Minn. — The annual Æbleskiver Days celebration begins today, Friday, July 25, in Tyler with a full weekend of events planned through Sunday. This year’s theme is “Old McDonald Had a Farm.”  Friday’s highlights include a golf tournament at 9 a.m., followed by a picnic supper at the Tyler swimming pool from 5 to 7 p.m., along with “Chalk the Walk” and pool party games from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Saturday brings a packed schedule beginning with the Æbleskiver Amble run and bike events at 8:30 a.m., a men’s softball tournament, and æbleskiver pancakes served from 9 a.m. to 12:30 [...]

MARSHALL — The final leg of the 2025 Bike MS: Ride Across Minnesota wraps up today, with riders expected to arrive at the Red Baron Arena & Expo between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Organizers are encouraging community members to line the south side of the building—near the parking lot entrance—to cheer on participants as they complete their multi-day journey across the state. Supporters are invited to bring signs, bells, pompoms, and lawn chairs. The arena will be open to the public for restrooms, air conditioning, and a gathering space. Organizers say they’re proud the Red Baron Arena was selected as [...]