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
(Gilbert, AZ) -- The second suspect in the deaths of four Minnesotans found in an S-U-V in western Wisconsin is under arrest in Arizona. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says 38-year-old Antoine Suggs turned himself in Friday to the Gilbert Police Department on a warrant. His father, 56-year… Read more
(Eagan, MN) -- A Minnesota Vikings defensive end won't play Sunday at Arizona due to a car accident. Head coach Mike Zimmer says Everson Griffen suffered a concussion Thursday when he swerved to avoid a deer in the road. Thirty-three-year-old Griffen is out indefinitely while he recovers. No… Read more
Gary G. Erickson, age 78, of Sunburg, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at Carris Health Ther… Read more
Robert D. Parker, age 93, of Willmar, passed away Thursday afternoon, Sept. 16, at Carris He… Read more
Edward Charles Linden, 92, of Willmar, died Friday, September 17th at Bethesda Grand in Will… Read more
Beverly A. Schwartz, 72, of New London, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Abbott Northw… Read more
LOCAL AND REGIONAL 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
NATIONAL NEWS:
Sundry Photography/iStock(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- After three days in space, the first all-civilian flight to Earth's orbit is set to splashdown tonight.The Dragon capsule is expected to return to Earth just after 7 p.m. ET Saturday evening.It will be traveling at 17,500 miles per hour when it deo… Read more
bulgnn/iStock(NEW YORK) -- From the Olympics to practically every major league sport, 2021 has been a year where top Latino athletes have led their franchises to huge victories, winning world titles and gold medals.When they're not competing, some Latino athletes have also worked to advocate… Read more
Courtesy of Nicole Schmidt and Joseph Petito(NORTH PORT, Fla.) -- A police search is underway in a "vast" Florida preserve after the family of Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, who went missing while the couple was on a cross-country trip, said his whereabouts are no… Read more
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
Business
Vertigo3d/iStock(BUDAPEST, Hungary) -- Cryptocurrency enthusiasts unveiled what they say is the world's first statue of mystery-shrouded Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, at a park in Budapest, Hungary.The expressionless, ultra-shiny bust is meant to represent "a general human figure, since … Read more
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- The first all-civilian flight to Earth's orbit successful launched Wednesday.The Inspiration4 rocket took off successfully at the start of the five-hour window for launch at 8:02 p.m. ET. It reached orbit about 12 minutes later… Read more
Ford Motor Company(NEW YORK) — Walmart on Wednesday announced plans to launch a new delivery service using self-driving vehicles in three U.S. cities, with autonomous test vehicles expected to hit the streets later this year.The world's largest retailer is partnering with Ford and Argo AI, a… Read more
ipopba/iStock(NEW YORK) — The United Nations Human Rights chief on Wednesday called for a moratorium on the sale of and use of artificial intelligence technology that poses human rights risks -- including the state use of facial recognition software -- until adequate safeguards are put in pl… Read more
Courtesy of Robin Barnes Casey(NEW ORLEANS) — As Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc in New Orleans, it swept away a historic jazz landmark that Louis Armstrong once considered a second home."The message that boosting might soon be needed, if not justified by robust data and analysis, could adversel… Read more