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Most Popular Snack State By State

2024-03-05T10:24:09-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: KKCK|

 Yesterday was National Snack Day, which you probably celebrated whether you realized it or not . . . and whether you wanted to or not.   A market research company released a map that shows the most-searched-for SNACK in every U.S. state . . . and the results were pretty bland.   Rice Krispies Treats were #1 in 18 different states . . . Doritos was the preferred snack in 16 states . . . and Cheetos was the top snack in eight states.  So 42 of 50 states picked one of those three.   There were a few SLIGHTLY more unique [...]

Balaton Teen Airlifted to Sioux Falls After Car Vs. Semi Crash at Garvin Corner 

2024-03-05T09:57:06-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: News|

GARVIN – A Balaton teen and Louisiana man were injured after their vehicles collided at the intersection of US Highway 59 and US Highway 14, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 3:43 Monday afternoon, a 2024 Freightliner semi was pulling a trailer and traveling southbound on US Highway 59 and a 2012 Chevy Malibu was traveling westbound on US Highway 14 when the vehicles collided in the intersection.  The driver of the Chevy, 17-year-old Trevor Smith of Balaton, was airlifted to Sanford Sioux Falls with life-threatening injuries.   The driver of the Freightliner, 49-year-old Arthur Watts III of Thibodaux, [...]

Two Injured in Collision on Hwy 23 Near Hanley Falls

2024-03-05T07:11:59-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: News|

HANLEY FALLS – Two people were injured when their vehicles collided on Highway 23 near Hanley Falls on Monday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 3:48 Monday afternoon, a 1998 Ford pickup being driven by 84-year-old George Arthur Slettedahl of Cottonwood, and a 2020 Ford F350 being driven by 46-year-old Matthew Lee Palmer of Saint Francis, were both traveling northbound on Highway 23 when they made contact and crashed near the intersection with County Road 41.   Slettedahl and Palmer were both taken to the Granite Falls hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.   Assistance was provided the Yellow Medicine County [...]

SWAT Team Dispatched to Sacred Heart; Suspect in Custody

2024-03-05T06:48:17-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: News|

Sacred Heart, MN: On Sunday, March 3, 2024, around 10:02 AM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office received information from the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office regarding a 43-year-old male suspect involved in a felony-level domestic assault case. The suspect had fled from the scene in Granite Falls and was believed to be at a residence in Sacred Heart. Deputies from the Renville County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Sacred Heart residence and located the suspect's vehicle, but initial attempts to establish contact with the suspect were unsuccessful. Suspecting the suspect to be inside, a perimeter was established around the residence situated [...]

Clayton Paczkowski

2024-03-05T06:25:59-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: Obituaries|

Clayton R. Paczkowski passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024 at Minnesota Veterans Home – Luverne. According to his wishes, a private family ceremony will be held.  Stephens Funeral Service - Tracy Area Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Clayton R. Paczkowski was born July 2, 1938 to Walter and Clara (Yusvak) Paczkowski in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of four children. He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee, WI. After high school, he entered the US Air Force in 1956, where he worked as an electrician. In 1965, he married Kay Johnson and they had [...]

Bernie Guetter

2024-03-05T06:23:43-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: Obituaries|

Bernard “Bernie” F. Guetter, age 73, of Redwood Falls, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with burial at 1 p.m. in The Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., with a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary, and visitation will continue on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until [...]

Evelyn Jensen

2024-03-10T15:58:17-05:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: Obituaries|

Evelyn E. Jensen, age 101, of Morgan, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan, Minnesota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan with burial to follow in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Morgan. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., all at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Morgan.  Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls and Morgan. Evelyn Esther Engel was born October 10, 1922 to William and [...]

George Strait Passed on Recording “Tennessee Whiskey”

2024-03-05T03:47:50-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: KARL|

 Did you know that the King of Country, George Strait himself, could have recorded "Tennessee Whiskey" but passed on it?  The man has 60 number one hits, so he'll be fine, but it's crazy to think about. George was asked a few years ago, what's the biggest song he ever passed on and he said, "There’s a couple, but the biggest one is probably ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ that Dean Dillon wrote.  Dean pitched that to me in the ’80s . . . And, I just didn’t . . . I missed it." For a little history, "Tennessee Whiskey" was written by long-time George Strait songwriter Dean Dillon, along with Linda Hargrove.  It was [...]

Taylor Swift’s Boyfriend’s Brother Is Retiring

2024-03-05T03:46:00-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK, KNSG|

In Taylor Swift news:  Taylor's boyfriend's brother announced his retirement from the NFL yesterday. Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelceis stepping aside after 13 seasons, all with Philly. Jason walks away with seven Pro Bowl selections, six first-team All-Pro selections, and one Super Bowl title. In his lengthy retirement speech, Jason called himself, quote, "officially overrated, vastly overrated." (PROFANITY WARNING:  There's an F-bomb in this clip, and other profanity in the full speech, which you can read and watch here.)     (People)

A “Baywatch” Reboot Is in the Works

2024-03-05T03:44:32-06:00March 5th, 2024|Categories: KARL, KARZ, KKCK|

A "Baywatch" reboot series is in the works at Fox.  There's no word when it'll come out . . . it's still pretty early on and a cast hasn't even been announced yet. Here's the official plot description, quote, "Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives . . . "In this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there's the family you're born into and the family you find." The original series with David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson ran from 1989 to 1999.  Then it shifted to "Baywatch: Hawaii" from 1999 to 2001, [...]

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