LOCAL NEWS:
(Willmar MN-) On the eve of Thanksgiving, Jennie-O Turkey Store, based in Willmar, announced bonuses for their workers. In a news release, they say nearly $6.2 million has been distributed to all plant and farm hourly employees and weekly salaried employees this week as a discretionary b… Read more
(Stillwater, MN) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is dead after being shot by police early this morning in Stillwater (Wednesday). Officers from Stillwater, Bayport and Oak Park Heights responded to the report of a suicidal male around 1 A-M. Investigators say they en… Read more
(Willmar MN-) The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association is reminding people the recent recall involving ground turkey does not include whole birds and turkey breasts. Executive Director Steve Olson says proper preparation of the bird is key this Thanksgiving: Read more
(Spicer MN-) The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is investigating a residential burglary in Green Lake Township. They are looking for help identifying at least three people involved, and their pictures were taken by surveillance cameras. Go to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Department's F… Read more
(Litchfield MN-) The Litchfield City Council had a few extra people in the audience last night watching their meeting as a somewhat controversial conditional use request came up for a vote. Four people were given permission at the beginning of the meeting to make some comments about a level-… Read more
(Renville MN-) RC Hospital and Clinics say their Renville Clinic location will be closed for the next few weeks while they replace the furnace. They say on Tuesday morning their old furnace had a malfunction along with light smoke damage, so they need to do some cleanup and replace the furna… Read more
(Willmar MN-) One of the suspects in the murder of a Willmar man has a court appearance slated for today in Kandiyohi County District Court in Willmar. 35-year-old Caleb Blue of Willmar is charged with 2nd Degree Murder for intentionally causing the death of 24-year-old David Medellin of Wil… Read more
(Willmar MN-) For people looking for dining options on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, there are at least two places serving free meals. Read more
Music News
KMazur/WireImageA second member of the boy band LFO has died.
ABC/Paula LoboJason Derulo has signed on to the upcoming Cats movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The multi-platinum singer behind such hits as “Talk Dirty” and “Want to Want Me” will play Rum Tum Tugger, a “rebellious and never satisfied” feline known for its hip-gyrating moves.Dire…
NBC/Tyler GoldenOn Tuesday’s episode of The Voice, the 13 artists who performed on Monday learned that Sandyredd, from Team Jennifer Hudson, and Tyke James, from Adam Levine’s team, were sent home.