LOCAL NEWS
(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Tim Walz is defending a new app his administration launched that gives people access to their vaccine records on their mobile device. Republican Senator and candidate for governor Michelle Benson says it's essentially a government-approved vaccine passport, despite… Read more
(Mankato, MN) -- A four-year-old girl is dead after a tree branch fell on her tent in Mankato during storms Thursday night. Police say the girl and her family were camping at Land of Memories Park as part of a powwow. No one else in her tent was hurt. Chairman Dave Brave Heart identified the… Read more
(Olivia MN-) The Annual Olivia Harvest Fest continues in Olivia today and tomorrow. Saturday is Celebrate Community Day, with community coffee and conversation at Traditions at 9, a hot dish contest at 10, Wood Carving demonstration by Rick Vogt at 10, a book signing by Jim Mans, at noon mus… Read more
(Willmar MN-) A pickup and an SUV collided north of Willmar Friday afternoon, sending 4 people to the hospital. The state patrol says at 1:50 p.m. a pickup driven by 74-year-old James Fletcher of Lakeland Florida was traveling on County Road 27, about 4 miles north of Willmar, went through t… Read more
(Willmar MN-) There are several events happening in the area this weekend. Starting at 10 this morning is The Walk for Alzheimers at Robbin's Island Park in Willmar. Starting at 8 and going until 1 is the Going Green event at Bill Taunton Stadium in Willmar. The Kandiyohi County Historical S… Read more
(Hector MN-) What's billed as "The biggest fly-in breakfast in Minnesota" takes place Sunday at The Hector Municipal Airport south of Hector. The 79th Annual Hector Flight Breakfast goes from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is put on by The Hector Lion's Club, and all proceeds go to help r… Read more
LOCAL SPORTS
The NL-S Wildcats scored on the opening drive of the game Friday night against the Holy Family Catholic Fire on a touchdown pass from Kyle Doty to Gabe Rohman, and then on a pick-six by Gavin Degner to go up 13-0 before the Fire answered later in the first quarter on a TD pass from Gavin Fry… Read more
Five plays into the first quarter of their North Central District matchup against the Big Lake Hornets, Willmar Cardinal quarterback Alex Schramm found junior receiver Sam Raitz streaking down the left sideline for a 33-yard touchdown. The Cards were up 7-0 quickly and never looked back, as … Read more
The BOLD Warriors hosted Browerville-Eagle Valley on Friday night. For the second week in a row, Hudson Vosika showed no signs of slowing down as the freshman ran for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. Read more
(Undated) -- NCAA football will be on all day on Saturday for fans of teams in Minnesota and Iowa. The Gophers kick-off at noon looking for their second straight win as they take on Colorado in Boulder. After back-to-back wins against ranked teams, number-seven Iowa will play Kent State at 2… Read more
(Eagan, MN) -- While Patrick Peterson is eager to face his former team on Sunday, he may be without some of his defensive teammates. Four Vikings players did not participate in practice yesterday. Linebacker Anthony Barr and cornerback Harrison Hand were out for a second straight day, while … Read more
NATIONAL NEWS:
kali9/iStock(NEW YORK) -- A hostess in New York City was assaulted after asking patrons from Texas to show proof of their vaccination status when they entered a restaurant, authorities said.New York City mandates that those 12 and older seeking to dine indoors show proof of having received a… Read more
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has announced charges against an Ohio man accused of making threats against a local reproductive health services clinic.Newly unsealed charging documents allege Carlos Manuel Rodriquez Brime, 25, of making two separate threats via… Read more
Lubo Ivanko/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.More than 670,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.6 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled b… Read more
akinshin/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- On one small, white rectangle is the name of a 29-year-old engineer, on another the name of a World War II veteran, and on a third, that of a 15-year-old -- just three of more than 600,000 flags on the National Mall reflecting the devastating impact COVID-19 ha… Read more
sudok1/iStock(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- In January, Alaska had the highest per capita coronavirus vaccination rate in the nation. Now, hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, and the state’s largest hospital is rationing care.Vaccine hesitancy and the delta variant have pushed the stat… Read more