RUSHMORE, MN – A Nobles County Sheriff's Deputy remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Dewald Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 4:34 p.m., a 2020 Chevy Equinox driven by 63-year-old Theresa Ann Bear of Sioux Falls was traveling westbound on Interstate 90 when it collided with a 2023 Dodge Durango squad vehicle near milepost 34. The squad vehicle was operated by 30-year-old Arnold Logan Waldner, a deputy with the Nobles County Sheriff’s Office. Bear sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Deputy Waldner, however, suffered life-threatening injuries and [...]

ADRIAN, MN – A West Virginia man is dead after a two-vehicle accident involving a semi on Friday in Nobles County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 10:55 Friday evening, a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup and a 2018 Peterbilt semi were both traveling westbound on I-90 when the vehicles collided.   The driver of the Dodge, 46-year-old Thomas Lostetter of Saint Marys, WV, died from injuries sustained in the accident. The report notes Lostetter was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.  The driver of the Peterbilt, 30-year-old Brody Alderson of Lake Benton, was [...]

MARSHALL, MN – The Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum. The evening includes light refreshments, a business meeting at 6:00 PM, and a presentation at 6:30 PM by Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul on "Pioneer Women in Southwest Minnesota, 1880-1915." Dr. Gaul will explore the essential contributions of women in early Minnesota history, challenging traditional stereotypes. The event is open to the public with a free-will donation option. For more information, contact 507-537-6580.

WILLMAR -- Three people were injured in a crash that involved four vehicles in Kandiyohi County on Wednesday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.   At approximately 7:53 Wednesday morning, a 2008 Chevy Impala driven by 36-year-old Sumani Malimu of Willmar, was traveling westbound on highway 23. A 2010 Ford Escape driven by 65-year-old Marlene Phillips of Clara City, a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 34-year-old Krystal Enevoldsen, and 2019 Buick Envision being driven by 43-year-old Rebecca Gregoire of Granite Falls, were traveling eastbound on Highway 23. The Impala attempted to pull out and pass a vehicle when it collided [...]

MARSHALL -- As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, today’s focus turns to tornadoes—violent and fast-moving storms capable of destroying buildings, uprooting trees, and turning everyday objects into deadly projectiles. These dangerous storms can strike at any hour and during any season, making preparation and awareness essential. To help residents prepare, two statewide tornado drills are scheduled for today. Meteorologist Corey Harguth explains: “The big point to know is there are going to be two separate drills that take place here today. The first one at 1:45—that’s meant for those, you know, at work or at school to at least know [...]

IONA – An Iona man was injured after his vehicle struck a tree on Wednesday in Murray County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 1:47 Wednesday afternoon, a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was traveling southbound on Highway 267 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.  The driver of the Dodge, 56-year-old Jody Paugh of Iona, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls.   Assistance was provided by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office, Murray County Ambulance, Iona Fire and First Responders, Slayton Fire Department, and North Memorial Air Care.  

MARSHALL – The City Street Department will close portions of North 4th Street and North 7th Street on Thursday, April 10, for tree removal work. North 4th Street will be closed from Elm Street to Mason Street between 7:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. North 7th Street will be closed from W. Marshall Street to Heritage Circle between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Access will be restricted during the closures, and no through traffic will be allowed. Residents are advised to park on adjacent streets during this time. For questions, contact the City of Marshall Public Works office at 507-537-6773.

MARSHALL, MN – Families are invited to participate in an Easter Egg and Bunny Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum from April 17-19. Visitors can count eggs and bunnies hidden in the exhibit galleries and turn in their completed scavenger hunt forms at the front desk for a special treat. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM-4:00 PM. For details, call 507-537-6580.

MARSHALL -- The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota, in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT today. The warning covers several counties in Iowa, including Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury, and Ida. In Minnesota, affected counties include Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone, and Rock. Northwest winds between 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, combined with relative humidity as low as 20 percent, are creating critical fire weather conditions. The NWS warns that any [...]

MARSHALL -- As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, today’s focus is on floods — one of the deadliest and most costly natural disasters in the United States. Nationwide, floods claim nearly 200 lives annually, displace around 300,000 people, and cause over $2 billion in property damage. In Minnesota alone, six of the nine state and federally-declared disasters in 2019 involved flooding. Flash floods, often triggered by heavy spring and summer rains, can develop within hours. About 75% of flash flood deaths occur at night, and nearly half of all victims perish in vehicles — many after attempting to drive through [...]