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First frost expected over the weekend
It was one for the record books on Sunday.

MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season
Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Land transfer working session to be rescheduled
The DNR is rescheduling the second working session to discuss outdoor recreation opportunities in the Minnesota River Valley.
Land transfer working session to be rescheduled
The DNR is rescheduling the second working session to discuss outdoor recreation opportunities in the Minnesota River Valley.
MnDOT releases State Highway Investment Plan for public comment
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to review and comment on the 2023-2042 Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan.Updated every five years, MnSHIP directs capital investment for Minnesota’s state highway system over the next 20 years.
MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season
Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
MnDOT releases State Highway Investment Plan for public comment
The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to review and comment on the 2023-2042 Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan.Updated every five years, MnSHIP directs capital investment for Minnesota’s state highway system over the next 20 years.

Ask a Trooper: Car Horns
Question: Is it illegal to honk your car horn in Minnesota.
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol - MarshallPerez, Felisa Gabriela, Willmar; Offense date 8/24/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/23/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/23/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/23/23 Payable without appearance; $100 fine.Acosta Urbina, Josell Yamil, Dawson; Offense date 9/16/23 No Minnesota Drivers License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/22/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/22/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/22/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Caceres, Wensy Massiel Palma, Willmar; Offense date 8/15/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/26/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/26/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/26/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Villea-Ortiz, Elizabeth Guadalupe, Appleton; Offense date 9/2/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/26/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/26/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/26/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Caballero Solis, Gustavo Adali, Kandiyohi; Offense date 7/27/23 No Minnesota Driver’s License (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/27/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/27/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.Montevideo Police DepartmentOyervides De La Torre, Sonia A, Kerkhoven; Offense date 4/28/21 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/25/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/25/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/25/23 Sentenced; $25 Fine.Munoz Ontiveros, Erick, Hanley Falls; Offense date 9/29/23 Motor Vehicle Registration - Display Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/29/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/29/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/29/23 Payable without appearance; $30 Fine.Chippewa County Sheriffs OfficeRodriguez Tzoy, Edy Yovany, Marshall; Offense date 9/15/23 DL - Driving Without a valid license for vehicle class or type (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/25/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/25/23 Convicted; Court Decision 9/25/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine.