MARSHALL -- Marshall residents and visitors can now enjoy a unique selection of locally brewed beers, available exclusively at Tall Grass Liquor. In a collaboration between Tall Grass Liquor, Brau Brothers Brewing Co., and Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), four custom craft beers were developed to celebrate the Marshall community. The beers include the Brew 1872 Amber Ale, honoring the year Marshall was founded; Jiminey Jumper Juicy Light Apple Lager, inspired by Tall Grass Liquor’s grasshopper mascot; and Cultivate Pale Ale, reflecting Marshall’s motto, “cultivating the best in us.” SMSU’s contribution, the Mustang Golden Ale, was released during the university’s homecoming [...]

CLARKFIELD -- Two people were injured after their vehicle collided with a semi on Monday in Yellow Medicine County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 9:40 Monday evening, a 2016 Chevy Impala was traveling eastbound on County Road 3 and a 2009 Peterbilt semi was traveling southbound on Highway 59 when the vehicles collided.  The driver of the Chevy, 19-year-old Blake Alexander Regnier of Canby, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the St. Cloud hospital. A passenger in the Chevy, 19-year-old Mason Eric Smith of Ivanhoe, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the North Memorial Hospital. The [...]

Camden State Park will be closed to visitors on Saturday, October 26th, and Sunday, October 27th, for a special deer hunt to help control deer overpopulation, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This measure helps maintain ecological balance and protect natural resources.  “An overpopulation of a single species can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem,” said Mark Cleveland, Parks and Trails natural resource policy and program coordinator. “When deer numbers become too high in an area, they overgraze on specific trees and native plants. Also, high deer density in an area provides an environment where diseases can spread [...]

MARSHALL -- The Lyon County Sheriff's Office and Marshall Police Department report the following incidents: On Friday at 12:33 p.m., MPD responded to a domestic incident in the 100 block of South 10th Street. After investigating, an adult male was arrested for gross misdemeanor domestic assault. On Friday at 9:02 p.m., MPD responded to a violation of an order for protection in the 1100 block of East College Drive. After investigating, an adult male was arrested for a harassment restraining order violation. On Sunday at 12:20 a.m., MPD responded to property damage near the intersection of South 4th Street and West [...]

LAKE BENTON -- A Brookings man was injured after his vehicle collided with a semi on Highway 14 in Lincoln County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 5:44 Sunday afternoon, a 2018 Kenworth semi was traveling westbound on Highway 14 in Verdi Township and attempted to turn right onto 145th avenue. A 2017 Honda RTL was also traveling westbound on Highway 14 when it collided with the Kenworth. The driver of the Honda, 71-year-old Fathi Taha Halaweish of Brookings, SD, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Brookings hospital. The driver of the Kenworth, 26-year-old Josef Jacobus Vandermerwe [...]

WOOD LAKE -- On October 17th, at 16:08, the Wood Lake Fire Department responded to a fast-spreading field fire north of Wood Lake. Strong winds (28 mph, with gusts up to 46 mph) and dry conditions fueled the fire, threatening nearby homes. Mutual aid was quickly called in from neighboring towns, and local farmers assisted by plowing fields to create firebreaks. After 4.5 hours of firefighting, a drone with thermal imaging was deployed to identify hotspots. The final unit cleared the scene at 20:55. The operation involved 12 fire departments, four ambulance squads, and 11 local farmers. Their swift efforts helped [...]

RENVILLE — Two men were airlifted with serious injuries after a workplace accident near Renville on Friday, according to the Renville County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 6:34 a.m., a report was received that two men were seriously injured in a workplace accident at the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Coop in rural Renville County, about two miles northeast of Renville. 22-year-old Chance Anderson of Adams, MN, and 30-year-old Tedrick Coleman of Baton Rouge, LA, were working atop scaffolding when their coworkers attempted to reposition it. The scaffolding tipped over, causing both men to fall 35-40 feet inside a storage tank. Emergency crews [...]

SAINT PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is inviting businesses to apply for grant funding to own and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Principal Sustainability Planner Beth Kallestad announced that this is the second round of funding available, following the selection of 12 locations along the I-94 and I-35 corridors. Kallestad noted, “We have been able to get through contracts to build 12 different locations along I-94 and I-35. We are hoping in the second round to be able to get 14 more locations, so a total of 26.” Businesses interested in applying must meet specific requirements, including [...]

SAINT PAUL -- While students enjoy a break, educators from across the state are gathering today in St. Paul for the annual Minnesota Educator Conference. Education Minnesota President Denise Specht explained: “They are there to be better educators, especially now that they have met their students. They know what their kids need and what the districts are asking them to do, so -- they are there to be better educators all around.” Specht emphasized that this event is a key opportunity for professional development: “We've got classes that address everything from the teacher shortage, offering lessons from managing your education debt [...]