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Rural Russell Man Dies in Rollover Crash

2023-08-21T12:40:22-05:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

LYND – A rural Russell man has died following a rollover incident on Sunday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 4:29 Sunday evening, law enforcement personnel were dispatched near the intersection of 220th Ave and County Road 20, after a passerby observed a crashed vehicle and an unresponsive male victim within the vehicle. Upon arrival, lifesaving efforts were attempted by first responders, however the man died at the scene.   The victim was identified as 68-year-old Steven Gene Thooft of rural Russell.  The crash remains under investigation. 

Marshall Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision with Semi in Kandiyohi County

2023-08-21T08:07:16-05:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

WILLMAR – A Marshall woman died in a two-vehicle collision with a semi in Kandiyohi County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 6:14 Saturday evening, a 2023 Peterbuilt Semi and a 2017 Honda Pilot collided in the intersection of Highway 40 and 45th Street SW in Kandiyohi County.  A passenger in the Honda, 51-year-old Bu Ko of Marshall, was taken to the CentraCare Hospital in Willmar where she died from injuries sustained in the accident.  The driver of the Honda, 27-year-old Kyan Day of Marshall, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.  Another passenger in the Honda, [...]

One Dead and Multiple Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision in Chippewa County

2023-08-21T07:20:43-05:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

BENSON – One person is dead, and four others were injured in a collision on Sunday in Chippewa County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 12:41 Sunday afternoon, a 2019 Chevy Equinox was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 and a 2019 Dodge Caravan was traveling southbound on Highway 29. One of the vehicles failed to stop at a stop sign and the vehicles collided in the intersection.  A passenger in the Chevy, 19-year-old Jori Lynn Jones of Little Canada, was taken to the Montevideo hospital where she died from injuries sustained in the accident.  The driver of the Chevy, [...]

Bird Island Woman Injured in Crash Near Hector

2023-08-21T07:07:50-05:00August 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

HECTOR – A Bird Island woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash on Thursday, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 4:50 Thursday morning, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 4, about two miles north of Hector.   Emergency crews found a 2015 Subaru sedan in the east ditch. The driver of the Subaru, 58-year-old Maria Fischer of Bird Island, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Olivia Hospital.  The preliminary crash investigation indicates Fischer was traveling southbound on State Highway 4 when she lost control, the vehicle [...]

Georgia Man Fails to Appear for Court Hearing in Connection with March Crash that Injured One; Damaged Baseball Field

2023-08-17T07:42:07-05:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

REDWOOD FALLS — A Georgia man failed to appear at a hearing in Redwood County District Court on Monday, according to court records. 26-year-old Mojad E. Abras of Tucker, GA, was charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, reckless driving, having an uninsured vehicle, careless driving, and criminal vehicular operation.   The criminal complaint alleges that in March, Abras ran a stop sign at a high rate of speed and struck another vehicle at the intersection of Highway 68 and County Road 32 in Milroy. The collision sent vehicles and debris into the baseball field’s outfield wall and also [...]

SMSU Welcoming New Students During Gold Rush Days Thur-Sun

2023-08-17T07:36:10-05:00August 17th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL — Move-In Day is today at Southwest Minnesota State University. Today kicks off Gold Rush Days, a new student orientation program that runs through August 20th.   Move-In Day will have volunteers known as ‘Mustang Movers’ to help carry belongings to residence halls. The tradition, started by the late President Doug Sweetland, has continued thanks to SMSU athletics, students, faculty, staff, and the community.   Check-in continues throughout the day until 5:00. There will be Schwan’s ice cream treats being handed out from 10:00 until noon. A move-in day campus picnic will be from 11:00 until 2:00 for students, families, and [...]

AP Design Now Under New Ownership

2023-08-16T13:46:02-05:00August 16th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL – AP Design of Marshall is under new ownership. The marketing company was acquired by Nick and Jill Schwarz of Marshall from Brian and Nancy Kor.   Established in 1989, AP Design started as a traditional awards and trophy shop, operated by Beth Marcotte. Brian and Nancy Kor purchased the business in 1998 and expanded their operations to include promotional products. AP Design again expanded their selection by purchasing an apparel decoration company in 2005 and a sign company in 2010.  Today, AP Design specializes in signs, decorated apparel, vehicle wraps, promotional items, and awards. The business is located at [...]

Marshall Boy Injured in ATV Accident North of Marshall

2023-08-15T08:11:54-05:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL – A juvenile male was injured in an ATV accident Monday afternoon, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 4:18 Monday afternoon, dispatch received a call from the 1300 block of North Bruce Street of Marshall. The caller said a passenger on an ATV was thrown from the machine. He was reportedly breathing, but not responsive.   The boy was taken to the Marshall hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the ATV was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the Marshall Police Department, North Memorial Ambulance, and North Air Care. 

Body of Marshall Man Found in BWCA Wilderness

2023-08-14T18:46:38-05:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

BRULE LAKE (BWCA) -- The body of a Marshall man was found this afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the body as 32-year-old Justin Sperl of Marshall. Sperl had been traveling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and had been the subject of a missing person report on Thursday, however law enforcement were able to get in contact with Sperl on Friday. He assured them he was only out canoeing and there was confusion between him and family members about when he would arrive back home.  “This is a terrible tragedy, and we extend our deepest [...]

Gary, SD Man Injured in Two-Semi Collision in Yellow Medicine County Sunday

2023-08-14T07:16:47-05:00August 14th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

CANBY – A Gary, SD man was injured when his vehicle collided with a semi-truck in Yellow Medicine County Sunday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 2:46 Sunday afternoon, a 2017 International Semi and a 1995 Ford Semi were both traveling northbound on Highway 75, near Canby in Hammer Township of Yellow Medicine County, when they collided.  The driver of the Ford, 67-year-old Steve Michael Schanning of Gary, SD, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Canby hospital. The driver of the International, 79-year-old Lavern Arthur Underhill of Madison, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the [...]

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