Heat wave to hit the Midwest this week

2023-07-23T10:51:55-05:00July 23rd, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL – Temps are expected to hit the mid to upper 90s this week. The phrase, “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” will ring true once again with dew points forecasted in the 60s and 70s. The southern half of the state will really start to heat up on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices in the triple digits. Those muggy conditions will continue into Thursday and Friday, while the northern half of the state is expecting temps to hit the upper 80s and lower 90s.  

Pedestrian struck by car on Hwy. 71 in Jackson

2023-07-23T10:23:29-05:00July 23rd, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

JACKSON – A Jackson man was injured after being struck by a car, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. At approximately 10:50 Saturday evening, a 2013 Buick Enclave was traveling southbound on Highway 71 in Jackson when it struck a pedestrian near Industrial Parkway.  The pedestrian, 29-year-old Raymond Arthur Guisinger of Jackson, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Jackson Medical Center. The driver of the Buick, 58-year-old Patricia Mae Pierson of Arnolds Park, IA, was not injured.  Assistance was provided by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Fire and Ambulance. 

Woman arrested after brandishing handgun in Vesta, crashing into multiple cars, and leading deputies on 20-mile pursuit

2023-07-22T11:17:21-05:00July 22nd, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

VESTA – A woman has been arrested after brandishing a firearm in rural Vesta and leading the police on a 20-mile pursuit early Friday morning, according to the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 3:04 Friday morning, dispatch received a report of an intoxicated woman chasing a man through a yard with a handgun. Before deputies arrived, the suspect got into a vehicle and began crashing it into other vehicles on the property.   When deputies from the Redwood County Sheriff’s Office arrived, the suspect fled the scene. Deputies pursued the suspect for approximately 20 miles before deploying a PIT maneuver, [...]

HWY 68 in Marshall to be Closed Monday, July 24th for Railroad Crossing Repairs

2023-07-21T15:04:37-05:00July 21st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

MARSHALL – A portion of Highway 68 in Marshall will be closed at the railroad crossing on Monday, July 24th, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The affected railroad crossing is between South 7th St and South 8th St. The expected closure time is from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., however the road could reopen sooner if repairs are completed earlier than expected. Traffic will be detoured to Highway 19 and Channel Parkway during the closure. 

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