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A Spencer man, 29 year-old Challer Wadsley, is facing serious charges after a domestic disturbance led to a tense standoff with police on Sunday afternoon. Officers were called to the scene of an unknown disturbance in Spencer at around 3:45 pm. Upon arrival, officers quickly determined that Wadsley  had physically assaulted a family member and had retrieved a chainsaw, allegedly to further intimidate the victim. As officers attempted to arrest Wadsley, he became uncooperative and resistant. In an effort to gain control and protect the safety of those involved, police were forced to use a taser on Wadsley. After being subdued, [...]

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan are on a mission to boost the visibility of Minnesota's fall tourism. Today, the pair will be making a special visit to a state park near the southeast metro in order to highlight the opportunities that the state has to offer and to showcase the recent investments made in its state parks. Earlier this year, Governor Walz signed a bill into law that allocated a whopping 150 million dollars into improving and modernizing the state's outdoor recreation system. With this initiative, the governor aims to provide residents with what he calls a "world-class" [...]

This week, members of the state legislature set out on a statewide tour to visit project sites in hopes of gathering crucial information for a new bonding bill. On Thursday, lawmakers will be traveling to various local areas, including Fairmont, Blue Earth, Lewisville, Lake Crystal, North Mankato, and New Ulm, among others. According to legislators, this bonding tour serves as a crucial opportunity to personally examine the proposed projects, whose funding will be put to a vote in the upcoming months. By getting a closer look, lawmakers hope to gain a better understanding of the impact and benefits these projects will [...]

A Jackson man has been sentenced for his actions of violating women's privacy in a workplace bathroom. 39-year-old Kurtiss Gusch was convicted of gross misdemeanor interfering with privacy by using a surreptitious device. The court case, which took place on Wednesday, ended with Judge Darci J. Bentz ordering Gusch to one year of supervised probation. However, Gusch will be required to spend 360 days in jail if he violates his probation terms within the next year. In addition, Gusch must attend therapy sessions as part of his sentence. The incident was first reported in May by a human resources employee at [...]

(WCCO)- What started as a typical checkup ended with a devastating diagnosis for a young Fairmont girl. Her kidneys were failing at just 4 years old. But then, that little girl got a generous, life-saving gift from her preschool teacher. From playing in the mud to spending time with her big sister, Parker Lintelman is full of life. "Tons of energy, always running around, singing," said her father Seth. Around her fourth birthday, her parents and teachers noticed something may be wrong. "She was putting things in her mouth that shouldn't be in her mouth. Dirt, Play-Doh, things 4-year-olds tend to [...]

A man from Estherville has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after an alleged shooting early yesterday. Police were called to the 600 block of South 12th Street at around 3 a.m. for a reported assault. According to authorities, the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Grant Richard Dale, was involved in an argument with a relative. As the altercation escalated, Dale reportedly asked the relative to leave the residence. However, things took a dangerous turn when, as the relative was leaving, Dale allegedly fired his rifle. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident. Following the altercation, Dale was taken into [...]

On Saturday evening, the Clay County Sheriff's Office apprehended 48-year-old Michael Daniels of Dickens, who was wanted for several warrants. The arrest came after a short foot pursuit, initiated by a deputy of the Sheriff's Office. Daniels had a warrant out for his arrest on charges including Interference with Official Acts, Theft in the 1st Degree and Driving While Barred. The deputy attempted to take Daniels into custody, but he fled on foot, leading to a chase. However, the chase was short-lived as Daniels was apprehended shortly after. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Daniels had stolen a vehicle from [...]

In a much-awaited announcement, state officials declared that all one-time tax rebate payments have been successfully distributed to Minnesotans. According to the state Department of Revenue, a staggering $1 billion has been returned to taxpayers through these payments. Over the past 45 days, a total of 2.1 million direct deposits and paper checks were sent out to residents, providing much-needed financial relief. These one-time payments were made possible by the state's budget for this year, which was signed by Governor Tim Walz in May. The distribution process began in mid-August with the first batch of direct deposits being made. The final [...]

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, U.S. lawmakers are speaking out about the potential threat it poses to the integrity of elections. In a recent statement, Secretary of State Steve Simon warned, “Make no mistake, A.I. and deep fakes in particular are a huge challenge to the administration of elections.” Deepfakes, a type of AI that creates convincing fake images, audio, and videos, have become a growing concern. Senator Amy Klobuchar explained, “That’s why we call it deep fake. It’s not the real person. It’s going to confuse voters.” In August, Minnesota passed a law criminalizing the [...]