The Marshall Police Department reports the following incidents: On Friday at 8:05 a.m., property damage was reported in the 1000 block of East College Drive. Two vehicles collided with each other. No injuries were reported. One vehicle was towed from the scene via private tow. On Saturday at 1:40 a.m., a traffic stop was performed near the intersection of North 4th Street and West Lyon Street. After investigating, a 19-year-old Marshall man was arrested for 4th degree DWI, underage consumption, underage drinking and driving, and driving after suspension. On Saturday at 9:36 a.m., suspicious activity was reported in the 1200 block [...]

OLIVIA -- A high-speed chase through Renville County Sunday evening ended with a crash and an arrest in the City of Olivia, according to the Renville County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 7:04 PM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a 2016 Dodge Charger near Highway 71 and County Road 17, about three miles south of Olivia. The driver refused to stop and led law enforcement on a brief but intense pursuit.  Deputies and an Olivia Police officer followed the vehicle into the city, where it crashed into a railroad embankment near Elm Avenue West and 12th Street North. The [...]

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has imposed a record-breaking $2 million fine on Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. for child labor violations. Following a two-year investigation, DLI found that Smithfield had employed 11 minors, some as young as 14, in hazardous roles within its facilities. The minors worked with dangerous machinery, chemicals, and equipment, often beyond permissible hours under state law. Under a consent order with DLI, Smithfield will not only pay the penalty but also implement significant compliance measures. These include industry-wide outreach on child labor laws and stricter oversight of staffing and sanitation contractors to prevent future [...]

MARSHALL -- Staff from the office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach will be available for mobile office hours in Marshall on November 19, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Marshall-Lyon County Library, located at 201 C St. Constituents are encouraged to visit to discuss policy issues, provide feedback, and receive assistance with federal services.  The congressional staff can help with a variety of issues, including passport processing, veterans’ services, Social Security benefits, and tax refunds. They can also assist in connecting constituents with federal agencies such as FEMA and the Farm Service Agency (FSA).  For questions about the mobile office [...]

WILLMAR – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reopened Highway 23 between Pipestone and Holland, marking substantial progress on an $11.2 million resurfacing and bridge improvement project. Detours and barriers have been lifted, although drivers are advised to remain cautious of workers and equipment wrapping up final tasks.  This extensive project involved resurfacing 30 miles of the highway, replacing a bridge deck near Pipestone, and enhancing drainage with culvert repairs and replacements near Florence. Benefits include a smoother driving surface and improved water management. Central Specialties served as the contractor, with crews expected to return briefly next spring for final [...]

SLAYTON -- On the morning of November 12, 2024, a bomb threat email targeting the Murray County Government Center led to an evacuation and a brief lockdown of Murray County Central Schools. The Murray County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Murray County Emergency Management, swiftly implemented security measures, including a perimeter around the Government Center and a search of the building, which revealed no suspicious items or explosive devices. The incident was later deemed a hoax, as similar threats were reported in multiple counties across Minnesota. Operations resumed at the Government Center around 10:30 a.m., and authorities assured the public that [...]

JASPER -- Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on Saturday in Pipestone County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 5:51 Saturday afternoon, a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on Highway 23 and a 2014 Subaru Forester was traveling eastbound on Highway 269 when they collided.  The driver of the Jeep, 50-year-old Kimberly Ann Jones of Rosemount, and her passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Rosemount, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the Pipestone hospital.  The driver of the Subaru, 19-year-old Joseph Tyler Just of Kensington, CT, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the Pipestone [...]

SANBORN -- A Sanborn woman was injured after a two-vehicle collision on Sunday in Redwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 5:53 Sunday afternoon, a 2016 Ford Explorer and a 2015 Ford Expedition were both traveling northbound on Highway 71 in Willow Lake Township when they collided in a rear-end crash.  The driver of the Expedition, 41-year-old Lois Jean Sauck of Sanborn, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Redwood hospital. The report notes that Sauck was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Explorer, 37-year-old Christa Kathleen Schilling [...]

Communities across Minnesota are celebrating Veterans Day today with ceremonies and events honoring those who served in the military. State Veterans Affairs Commissioner Brad Lindsay expressed gratitude to veterans, noting, "We're grateful for our veterans who were willing to raise their right hand and committed to serve and defend the nation by being part of our armed forces." The state's main Veterans Day ceremony and breakfast was set to take place this morning in Arden Hills, with Lindsay sharing plans to bring the event to different locations across Minnesota in future years. Meanwhile, Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a warning to [...]

RUSSELL -- On Sunday, a fire erupted at the old elevator site along Front Street in Russell, Minnesota. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office received the report at 9:18 a.m., and deputies, along with the Russell Fire Department and Russell First Responders, arrived on scene to find one of the elevator buildings in flames.  The Russell Fire Department received substantial support from fire departments across the region, including crews from Balaton, Tracy, Lynd, Ghent, Minneota, Taunton, Cottonwood, Garvin, Marshall, Tyler, Chandler, and Lake Wilson. The Balaton Ambulance team also provided on-site assistance to firefighters, ensuring their safety and well-being.  The Lyon County [...]