The Minnesota State Patrol reports a car vs. semi collision occurred Monday evening in Clearwater Township. According to the report, 32-year-old Shelby Rollings of South Haven was southbound on Highway 24 near County Road 40 when her vehicle collided with a southbound Peterbilt semi driven by 64-year-old Douglas Kalkbrenner of Grove City. Rollings received non-life-threatening […]

The defendant was bringing a 13-year-old runaway to his Twin Cities home when he was arrested after blowing a tire on the interstate.

Plus: Single-engine plane crashes at Pine River Airport; data center regulations to be discussed by Carlton County Board; and Independence Day parades get the weather gamut.

A reminder to motorists that another County Road will close beginning today (Tuesday) due to construction work. The Wright County Highway Department reports that County Road 113 at Highway 25 in Buffalo Township will be closed for road work. Local traffic access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project, but all other traffic […]

Another road closure in Wright County is set to begin today (Tuesday). Wright County Highway Department officials say County Highway 14 at U-S Highway 12 will be closed due to construction. Travel both eastbound and westbound on Highway 12 will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. All other traffic should follow the posted […]

The Carver County Sheriff’s Office and the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating a drowning incident that happened on July 4th in Chanhassen. Carver County Sheriff Jason Kamerud reports that at approximately 7:20 PM on Saturday, multiple 911 calls were received reporting that a person had gone underwater and did not resurface at Lake Ann […]

A data center discussion is on the agenda for the Carlton County Committee of the Whole meeting on July 7, 2026. A local group is asking for a yearlong moratorium.

Age 73 of Kimball, passed away July 5th at her home under the care of CentraCare Hospice.  Visitation will be Sunday, July 12th from 4 to 7 PM at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale.  Further visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial Services for Melody Brower will […]

Another major highway project is set to get underway in Wright County this week. MnDOT will begin a two‑year improvement project to reconstruct the Highway 24 and I-94 interchange in Clearwater beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7th. Officials say the work will be in two stages. This summer and fall, crews will prepare the work zone […]

Age 65 of Waverly, passed away Thursday July 2nd at the Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester. Visitation will be held Friday July 17, at the Peterson Chapel  in Buffalo.  Funeral services for Marsha Lynn Baker Leffler, will be held Saturday, July 18th at 12 Noon, at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Interment at […]