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Rachel Visser, a Hutchinson native and a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was honored during an evening ceremon...
08/22/2024

Rachel Visser, a Hutchinson native and a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was honored during an evening ceremony Aug. 21 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Largely dry weather is expected across the region with a decent amount of sunshine. Rain chances look to return Sunday n...
08/22/2024

Largely dry weather is expected across the region with a decent amount of sunshine. Rain chances look to return Sunday night.

As a voter, Jen Schultz thinks the energy at the Democratic National Convention could bring more people to the polls. As...
08/22/2024

As a voter, Jen Schultz thinks the energy at the Democratic National Convention could bring more people to the polls. As a candidate, she feels like it gives her party an edge.

On Oct. 1, 1981, the body of 68-year-old Clifton Wendell Marsh, of Hope, Michigan, was found at a rest area on Highway 2...
08/22/2024

On Oct. 1, 1981, the body of 68-year-old Clifton Wendell Marsh, of Hope, Michigan, was found at a rest area on Highway 2 east of Devils Lake.

All the latest events happening in and around the Perham community.
08/22/2024

All the latest events happening in and around the Perham community.

Thursday, Aug. 22
08/22/2024

Thursday, Aug. 22

A dry winter and late spring rains may have caused many ducks to fly farther north to nest.
08/22/2024

A dry winter and late spring rains may have caused many ducks to fly farther north to nest.

Weather is nonlinear; it does not converge to an average.
08/22/2024

Weather is nonlinear; it does not converge to an average.

SAN DIEGO — It took the Twins a few innings to break through against Padres starter Matt Waldron. But once they did, it ...
08/22/2024

SAN DIEGO — It took the Twins a few innings to break through against Padres starter Matt Waldron. But once they did, it seemed like they didn’t want to wait any longer.

He joins Mitch Garver, Joe Mauer and Earl Battey with his 20th home run
08/22/2024

He joins Mitch Garver, Joe Mauer and Earl Battey with his 20th home run

The biggest riser over the past week is safety Lewis Cine. Has he done enough to save his roster spot?
08/22/2024

The biggest riser over the past week is safety Lewis Cine. Has he done enough to save his roster spot?

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler looks at the changing weather patterns.
08/21/2024

StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler looks at the changing weather patterns.

Police said the body of Jaelyn Walker was found Tuesday along the banks of the Red River after she was reported missing.
08/21/2024

Police said the body of Jaelyn Walker was found Tuesday along the banks of the Red River after she was reported missing.

DFL messaging around abortion protection, the environment, police reform and gender identity issues doesn’t resonate in ...
08/21/2024

DFL messaging around abortion protection, the environment, police reform and gender identity issues doesn’t resonate in rural parts of the state, one farmer and DFL Legislative candidate said

Minnesota gave up a Big-Ten worst 165.9 rushing yards across nine league games last season
08/21/2024

Minnesota gave up a Big-Ten worst 165.9 rushing yards across nine league games last season

A public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 20, brought out about 60 concerned citizens, mostly those in opposition to the Summit ...
08/21/2024

A public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 20, brought out about 60 concerned citizens, mostly those in opposition to the Summit pipeline project between Otter Tail and Wilkin counties in Minnesota.

There have been a lot of changes for the Vikings over the past week or so.
08/21/2024

There have been a lot of changes for the Vikings over the past week or so.

In the 1990s, a feud between Gordon Winrod followers and the Leppert family in North Dakota led to multiple child kidnap...
08/21/2024

In the 1990s, a feud between Gordon Winrod followers and the Leppert family in North Dakota led to multiple child kidnappings. One victim, now an assistant prosecutor in Minnesota, shares her story.

The Yellowjackets traveled to Crosby to battle with Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton in early season action on Tuesday.
08/21/2024

The Yellowjackets traveled to Crosby to battle with Pequot Lakes and Crosby-Ironton in early season action on Tuesday.

If Vikings fans have learned anything over the past three decades, it’s that their purple standouts often meant more in ...
08/21/2024

If Vikings fans have learned anything over the past three decades, it’s that their purple standouts often meant more in fantasy than reality.

Medgene, an animal health company based in Brookings, South Dakota, is developing vaccines to address critical disease o...
08/21/2024

Medgene, an animal health company based in Brookings, South Dakota, is developing vaccines to address critical disease outbreaks, including avian influenza.

“The pundits keep asking me, ‘Is this just a sugar high, Sen. Smith?’” Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith said Tuesday.
08/21/2024

“The pundits keep asking me, ‘Is this just a sugar high, Sen. Smith?’” Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith said Tuesday.

The event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2...
08/21/2024

The event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Richard “Ole” Barten, who fought cancer until his passing in February 2011, Ole's Ride benefits Hospice of the Red River Valley.

The summer just feels like it is getting tired.
08/21/2024

The summer just feels like it is getting tired.

SAN DIEGO — Jurickson Profar flailed at Bailey Ober’s changeup low in the zone, dropping down to one knee as he swung th...
08/21/2024

SAN DIEGO — Jurickson Profar flailed at Bailey Ober’s changeup low in the zone, dropping down to one knee as he swung through it.

Democrats from across the country re-affirmed their nomination of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the presidential ticket ...
08/21/2024

Democrats from across the country re-affirmed their nomination of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the presidential ticket on the second day of the party's convention.

SAN DIEGO — The Twins are moving closer to getting both star shortstop Carlos Correa and standout center fielder Byron B...
08/21/2024

SAN DIEGO — The Twins are moving closer to getting both star shortstop Carlos Correa and standout center fielder Byron Buxton back from the injured list, though they haven’t publicly laid out timelines for either player.

Commissioners Erica Jepson, Barry Nelson and Richard Vareberg have all voiced skepticism towards the Toad Mountain park ...
08/20/2024

Commissioners Erica Jepson, Barry Nelson and Richard Vareberg have all voiced skepticism towards the Toad Mountain park proposal, mostly due to lack of local support for the idea.

Miami QB Tua Tagovailola called the Vikings’ defensive coordinator ‘a terrible person’ on Monday.
08/20/2024

Miami QB Tua Tagovailola called the Vikings’ defensive coordinator ‘a terrible person’ on Monday.

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