Madelia Times Messenger

10/28/2024

Estate Sale 11/1 and 11/2 - Madelia.
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10/21/2024

Go get it Hawks!!

10/18/2024

Congratulations Blackhawks! 3 sets to 1 win over GFW and advancing to round 2 of the Section 2 playoffs, Monday 10/21 at Tomahawk-Valley Conference rival - Cleveland - 7pm.

10/18/2024

Please be aware and be safe!

UPDATE: Fire Units are clearing the scene. It is extemely dry in the county. Please use extreme caution with heat sources. Thank you to Butterfield, Odin, Ormsby, Mountain Lake, and St James Fire Departments. In addition, to Caseys General Store for the donation of water for the firefighters and the farmers who came with equipment to get the fire contained. Thank you.

NOTICE BUTTERFIELD RESIDENTS: Visibility on Highway 60 is limited due to a large field fire and excessive winds. In addition, with the tendering of water tankers, watch for heavy truck traffic. If you have breathing concerns, please close your windows until smoke dissipates. AVOID DRIVING IN THE AREA, THE TOWNSHIP ROADS ARE ONLY LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE EMERGENCY TRAFFIC AND ASSISTING FARM EQUIPMENT.
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AVISO RESIDENTES DE BUTTERFIELD: La visibilidad en la autopista 60 es limitada debido a un gran incendio en el campo y vientos excesivos. Además, al licitar camiones cisterna de agua, hay que tener cuidado con el tráfico de camiones pesados. Si tiene problemas para respirar, cierre las ventanas hasta que el humo se disipe. EVITE CONDUCIR EN LA ZONA, LAS CARRETERAS DEL MUNICIPIO SOLO SON LO SUFICIENTEMENTE GRANDES PARA EL TRÁFICO DE EMERGENCIA Y EL EQUIPO AGRÍCOLA DE ASISTENCIA.UP

10/17/2024

Blackhawk Volleyball starts their playoff run tonight (10/17) - 7pm - MHS Hawk's Nest!

10/14/2024

Reminder from Watonwan County

10/03/2024

Please come to Sweet! Indeed, LLC and help us honor and thank Shari Kilmer as she retires from sales after nearly 30 years of service for our local newspapers. Friday, October 4th from 9:00 - 11:00am.

09/21/2024

Fall baseball in Northrop today. Showcasing some of the area's best high school players. Many Madelia kids participating!

09/20/2024

Great student fan section showed out for the Blackhawks Volleyball match at Loyola Catholic tonight!! The Lady Hawks didn't disappoint with a great Valley Conference 3 - 1 match win!! Great job Blackhawks!!

09/09/2024

Congratulations to Madelia High School senior and Cross-country athlete, Josiah DeMaris!!

Josiah DeMaris, a senior at Madelia, is having another good cross country season, his sixth on the varsity and fourth as a captain.

08/27/2024

Hwy 60 east is currently closed at Madelia due to a grain truck spill. Traffic is being directed to exit and then rerouted through Madelia to the hwy 15/60 junction. (about a 1/2 mile reroute). (8/27/24 10:55am) KEYC News Now

06/30/2024

Madelia Flooding updated photos 6/30/24 9:30am. (photos by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger)

06/29/2024

More information to come!

Watona Park-Park Days is flooded out but we are showing just how happens!

Watch for more information to come next week.

Hope to see you July 12th - 14th!!

06/24/2024

Madelia flooding updated video - Monday 6/24/24 2:00pm. (video by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Madelia flooding updated photos - Monday 6/24/24 1:00pm. (photos by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Madelia area flooding - State Hwy 15 (video moving north) - Monday, 6/24/24 - 9:45am. (video by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Flooding near Madelia photos 6/24/24 - 10:00am. State Hwy 15 still flooded and closed about 1 mile north of Madelia. Watonwan County Hwy 3 flooded (at bridge) and closed west of Madelia about 1 mile. (photos by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Madelia Flooding video update from Sunday, 6/23/24 7:50pm. (video by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Madelia Flooding video....efforts of many visible here....sandbags protecting homes! Sunday, 6/23/24 7:55pm. (video by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

Madelia flooding video update Sunday, 6/23/24 6:15pm - 8:30pm. Notice the fish making a "run" for the other side of the road at :35 seconds in! 😂🐟 (videos by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger).

06/24/2024

The shelter is OPEN in Madelia. The Red Cross is on scene and is available. If you are in need of a meal and a place to stay, the shelter is available to anyone in need. Please enter the gym doors of the Madelia High School at 320 Buck Ave SE in Madelia.
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El refugio está ABIERTO en Madelia. La Cruz Roja está en el lugar y disponible. Si necesita comida y un lugar donde quedarse, el refugio está disponible para cualquiera que lo necesite. Ingrese por las puertas del gimnasio de Madelia High School en 320 Buck Ave SE en Madelia.

06/24/2024

Madelia Flooding updated photos Sunday, 6/23/24 - 6:45pm - 8:15pm. Some photos from the SE part of Madelia and also the "Y" (old hwy 15 and 60). (photos by VH Drone Works for the Madelia Times-Messenger)

06/23/2024

Madelia Flooding video update - 6/23/24 11:30am. (video courtesy of VH Drone Works). Vid02

06/23/2024

Madelia Flooding video update - 6/23/24 11:30am. (video courtesy of VH Drone Works).