Local News

Redwood County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release late afternoon yesterday. On the 16th at approximately 9:33am Deputies were dispatched to the 13000 Block of MNTH 19 which Redwood County Sheriff’s Office was notified […]

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 18 calls from July 11th to July 13th. Deputies responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex in Jackson, a report of harassment in Heron Lake, and a disturbance at […]

Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 40 calls in the week of July 6th to July 12th. Deputies conducted 6 Civil Processes, had 2 Computer Scams, responded to 1 Domestic Assault, 1 Suicide Threat, took 2 […]

The Economic Development Authority of Windom is meeting today at Noon at City Hall, with a full agenda focused on local housing and redevelopment. The meeting opens with the introduction of new EDA Director Sonya […]

The Red Rock Central School District has officially hired Dr. Timothy Godfrey as its new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Godfrey was one of two finalists who went through the district’s hiring process earlier […]

The Mountain Lake Police Department reported 25 calls from June 30th  to July 6th. Officers conducted traffic stops, assisted other agencies with traffic calls and a hit and run. Officers responded to a verbal domestic […]

The Windom Police Department reported 108 calls in the week of June 27th to July 2nd. Officers responded to 2 Assaults, handled 3 Animal Calls and 4 Civil Disputes, checked into 5 Concerns for Welfare, […]

So today there is only room for one major story. I’d like to take the day to highlight Todd Sorenson as he is retiring after 32 years of service with Staples Oil. There will be […]

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 27 calls from June 26th to July 1st. Deputies responded to a semi rollover about 2 miles NW of Jackson.  The semi was hauling hogs.  The Jackson Fire Dept, Lakefield […]

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!  Today, across the nation, Americans are donning red, white, and blue as we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. It’s a day filled with parades, fireworks, family gatherings, and a […]