Category: Area News

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Jan 10, 2024

UTV crash kills older brother, hospitalizes younger two in Kandiyohi County

By Carl Goenner / Assistant Sports Director / @carl_goenner NORWAY LAKE TWP., Minn. — A serious crash in Kandiyohi County has left a New London family in mourning while also […]

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Jan 9, 2024

DVS releases blackout license plate; 8 others in 2024

By Grace Jacobson / News Director New year, new license plates! The Minnesota Department of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) added nine special license plates in 2024, the most ever […]

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Jan 9, 2024

Tips on how to save energy and money this winter season

By Zac Chapman / Assistant News Director With the temperatures dropping, our energy bills are rising. Winter heating can account for about half of a typical customer’s monthly energy costs. […]

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Jan 9, 2024

Apply de-icing salt correctly to protect Minn. waters

By Grace Jacobson / News Director We scatter an estimated 445,000 tons of chloride-containing salt on our paved surfaces across Minnesota each year, according to the DNR. But when the […]

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Jan 8, 2024

Public sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hrs. of snowfall

By Grace Jacobson / News Director ST. CLOUD, Minn. — When clearing your driveway, make sure you clear the sidewalks, too. Per St. Cloud City Ordinance, property owners are required […]

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Jan 8, 2024

AG Ellison sues Stearns County dairy farm for $3M wage theft, housing conditions

By Grace Jacobson / News Director ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against a Stearns County dairy farm on Monday. The lawsuit is against […]

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Jan 8, 2024

Snowplows out in Wright County for winter storm system

By Grace Jacobson / News Director WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — With a winter storm in the forecast, the Wright County Highway Department is staying ahead of it. Between noon and […]

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Jan 5, 2024

DNR opens 200 summer 2024 internship applications

By Grace Jacobson / News Director The Minnesota DNR is looking for “passionate and dedicated” students for the summer. The DNR announced Friday they’ve begun accepting applications for 2024 and […]

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Jan 5, 2024

Wright County Parks & Rec postpones start of winter equipment rentals

By Grace Jacobson / News Director Winter equipment rentals were supposed to begin this weekend at Ney Park and Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Due to the lack of […]

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Jan 5, 2024

Free Park Day: Monday, Jan. 15

By Grace Jacobson / News Director The first Free Park Day of 2024 is coming up! The Minnesota DNR is waiving permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation […]

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