RENVILLE -- On Friday at approximately 9:52 PM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a UTV rollover crash on 840th Ave, one mile northwest of Renville, MN. The crash involved a 2013 Polaris Ranger driven by 26-year-old Brittany Harazin, with a passenger, 22-year-old Ashley Trongard. Both sustained injuries when the UTV veered off the eastbound roadway, overturned in a ditch. Harazin was airlifted to North Memorial in Robbinsdale, while Trongard was taken to Olivia Hospital & Clinic. Both have been discharged.  Assistance was provided by the Renville Fire Department, Renville First Response, Renville Police Department, Olivia Ambulance, [...]

BROWN COUNTY -- On Sunday, a teenager drowned at Mound Creek County Park in Brown County.  Around 3:30 p.m., the Brown County Sheriff’s Office got a call about a possible drowning at the park. Witnesses reported that a 15-year-old boy from Mountain Lake was swimming when he got into trouble, went underwater, and didn’t come back up.  Emergency responders rushed to the scene to rescue the boy. Despite receiving medical attention, he was pronounced dead shortly after 5:30 p.m.  The teen’s body was taken to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office. His name will be released once an autopsy is completed.  [...]

MARSHALL -- Commissioners Todd Draper (District 2) and Gary Crowley (District 4) announced their bids for re-election in Lyon County. The candidate filing period officially opens on May 21st and continues until June 4th. Three commissioner seats are up for re-election: Districts 2, 4, and 5.   Crowley, residing in Grandview Township, has chaired the county board since 2016 and is active on multiple committees and boards including Area II, the Marshall-Lyon County Library, Minnesota Rural Counties, Soil & Water Conservation District, Southwest Health and Human Services, and the University of Minnesota Extension.      Draper, from Marshall, was first elected [...]

MARSHALL -- Last week, Marshall was surprised by the sudden closure of its Taco John’s restaurant on East College Drive, now listed for sale online. Similarly, the Worthington branch has shut down. By May 2nd, Marshall's Taco John’s was empty, with sign letters being removed on Monday. Both properties hit the market on Tuesday via Crexi, with Marshall's priced at $700,000 and Worthington's at $550,000. Though these locations are no longer on Taco John’s website, other nearby branches remain operational in Luverne, Fairmont, New Ulm, Brookings, and Sioux Falls. 

MARSHALL -- Minnesota students are excited for Bike to School Day on May 8, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation wants more schools to join in. Over 150 schools in Minnesota are already signed up. Bike to School Day promotes safe biking and walking in school. MnDOT and Minnesota Safe Routes to School sponsor the event every year.  Students and families can participate in various ways: biking or walking from home, joining a "walking school bus," or having parents drop them off nearby. Studies show that physical activity improves kids' health and academic performance.   “We know students do better in school when [...]

MARSHALL --  Starting May 13th, the Minnesota Department of Transportation kicks off the Highway 68 Minneota to Marshall resurfacing project. Stretching from North Grant Street in Minneota to the Highway 59 intersection in Marshall, this initiative aims to enhance road quality. The city of Ghent won't be affected initially but will undergo resurfacing later.  Scheduled for completion by June 30th, weather permitting, the project aims to improve road surfaces for smoother rides. Despite ongoing work, traffic will continue, eliminating the need for detours. However, a flagging operation will be in place, urging travelers to allot additional time for their journeys. Motorists [...]

Renville County, MN - The Renville County Sheriff's Office received a report on Saturday at approximately 8:41 p.m. from the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office regarding a single-vehicle rollover on Meeker-Renville Line Rd & Meeker Co Rd 1, approximately 11 miles north of Buffalo Lake, MN, in Boon Lake Township. The incident involved a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Donald Deleeuw, 89, from Cosmos, MN. Deleeuw failed to stop at the intersection, causing the vehicle to enter the ditch and overturn. Donald Deleeuw was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger, 90-year-old Burnice Deleeuw of Cosmos, sustained serious injuries and [...]

HANLEY FALLS - The 9th annual Hanley Falls Walk Against Cancer is scheduled for May 4th at the Hanley Falls American Legion. Participants are encouraged to honor and celebrate loved ones by adding photos to dedicated walls. The event will feature a raffle with tickets available for $1 each, offering a chance to win various prizes, including a grand prize of a 1-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington, MN. Registration opens at 2:00 pm, followed by the walk at 2:30 pm, and the raffle at 3:30 pm. Donations of non-perishable food items, cash, or checks (made payable to CentraCare [...]

HANLEY FALLS - The Hanley Falls Fire Department invites the community to join them for their 63rd Annual Smelt Fry on Saturday, May 4th, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hanley Fire Hall. In addition to smelt, pollock will also be served, and drive-up and to-go meal options will be available. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Hanley Falls Firemen’s Relief Foundation, with proceeds going towards supporting the department and its initiatives. Residents are encouraged to show their support for the local firefighters while enjoying a delicious meal. The Hanley Falls Fire Department has a long-standing tradition of [...]

ECHO - The Echo Community Center will host a pancake breakfast and silent auction on Sunday, May 5th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, in support of Russ Hennen, a valued member of the community. Russ Hennen, known for his 18-year tenure in the fire department and contributions to organizations like the Echo Lions Club, recently underwent spinal cord surgery after a medical emergency on March 2nd, 2024. Released on March 11th, Russ faces a challenging road to recovery. Those unable to attend can contribute to an account set up at Citizens Alliance Bank in Echo. Proceeds will aid Russ Hennen's [...]