23+ hour, 35+ min ago   (377+ words) EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Just one measure will appear statewide on Minnesota ballots on Nov. 3. It asks a simple question: Should school districts receive a larger payout from the state’s Permanent School Fund? “The fund is a great legacy that’s…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago   (253+ words) WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board is expected to approve the 2027 preliminary tax levy during its regular meeting on Tuesday. According to the recommendation made by County Administrator Kelsey Baker, the proposed preliminary net tax levy for 2027 is $46,855,211, a 6.42% increase over the…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (602+ words) MONTEVIDEO — Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association has agreed to better inform its customers of their rights and to forgive the remaining amount owed by a customer who relies on electricity for a life-sustaining medical device, according to information…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (915+ words) APPLETON — The Appleton City Council voted Wednesday evening to accept a memorandum of understanding between CoreCivic and the city. The offer from CoreCivic will provide the city more than $1 million in payments for services necessary to ensure the former Prairie…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (151+ words) DAWSON — Dawson-Boyd Arts Association will open its 26th season with Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce performing at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Memorial Auditorium in Dawson. Led by award-winning vocalist and bassist Kate Voss, the trio brings a mix of western swing,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (666+ words) WILLMAR — A 33-year-old suspect was arrested on a Kandiyohi County warrant at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday in Winona County. The suspect was not listed as in custody Wednesday in the jails of Kandiyohi or Winona counties. WILLMAR — A 47-year-old man was arrested…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (209+ words) WILLMAR — The Highway 71/23 Bypass resurfacing project around Willmar is now open. According to an announcement from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there will be intermittent lane closures and increased Minnesota State Patrol enforcement over the next few weeks while crews…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (160+ words) WADENA — Both of Minnewaska’s cross country teams placed fourth at the Johanna Olson Invitational hosted by Wadena-Deer Creek, which won the girls’ race, on Tuesday night. Wadena-Deer Creek’s girls secured 57 points and narrowly beat Sauk Centre’s 58. Ottertail Central finished in…...

5+ day, 11+ min ago   (283+ words) GRANITE FALLS — Pioneer PBS coverage of the 2026 election will feature two “Meet the Candidates” episodes airing Thursday, Sept. 10, and another Sept. 17. An episode airing at 8:30 p.m. Thursday features candidates for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 15A: Republican candidate…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (682+ words) WILLMAR — A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after a traffic stop at 1:14 a.m in Willmar. The man was listed as in custody Tuesday at the Kandiyohi County Jail. WILLMAR — A 66-year-old man was arrested on…...