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Free concert celebrates 60th anniversary
Minnesota Valley Community Concert Association invites the public to a free concert celebrating the association’s 60th Anniversary. Blending the sights and sounds of Hollywood, Empire… Login to continue reading Login…
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol – Marshall Bartelt, Andy James, Waterville; Offense date 8/22/23 No Proof MV Insurance (Misdemeanor); Plea 9/2/23 Guilty; Disposition 9/2/23 Convicted; Court Decision… Login to continue reading Login…

Drought conditions worsen
Minnesota saw its drought conditions worsen over the past week. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that all of the categories of drought expanded and are… Login to continue reading Login…

Annual Horse Power event held at Swensson Farm
Chippewa County Historical Society’s annual Horse Power event was held with a rainy start Saturday morning at Swensson Farm. The rain didn’t keep the crowd… Login to continue reading Login…
Chippewa County Courts
MN State Patrol – Marshall Walker, Justice Brabham, Willmar; Offense date 7/28/23 Fail to Change Address/Name within (30 Days) (Misdemeanor); Plea 8/27/23 Guilty; Disposition 8/27/23… Login to continue reading Login…

Ask a Trooper: Ted Foss law
Question: What is the Ted Foss law in Minnesota? Answer: The law got its name from a tragedy. Trooper Ted Foss was conducting a traffic… Login to continue reading Login…

Higher temps continue through the weekend
School is back in session and the summer is slowly coming to an end. Despite the calendar showing that we are well into September; temperatures… Login to continue reading Login…
Minnesota DNR to offer free entrance to state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Sept. 9
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, Sept. 9. This “Free… Login to continue reading Login…

‘Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death’ Performance, Sept. 8 in Minneota
A special performance of “Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death” will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 at St. Paul’s Evangelical… Login to continue reading Login…
Southwest Minnesota communities celebrate Welcoming Week in September
Internationally, Welcoming Week takes place September 8-17 this year. Communities in southwest Minnesota are hosting activities throughout the month of September to lift up and… Login to continue reading Login…