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Major severe weather, including possible tornados, hit west central and southern Minnesota over weekend

The severe weather that had been expected to hit west central Minnesota over the holiday weekend did materialize. There were reports of a tornado near Appleton and Milan late afternoon Monday, as well as high winds, hail and rain throughout the area. Power outages, trees down and damage to structures were reported.

Minnesota

Semi driver dies in west-central Minnesota crash

An Ortonville truck driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Swift County on Saturday evening, according to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol.

March 07, 2022 04:18 PM

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota turkey hunter fends off attack by two South Dakota toms

Bow hunter fended off the attacking birds with his hands and played by the rules as two toms go after decoy he carried.

April 20, 2021 01:25 PM

Northland Outdoors

Cool start, but hot prospects for Minnesota turkey hunt

Cool temperatures and brisk winds may have tempered opening-day success, but warming temperatures this weekend and ahead have the makings for a very good 2021 turkey season in the area.

April 19, 2021 03:35 PM

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Local

With Lions looming, Vikings thin at cornerback again

Cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler, Holton Hill and Mark Fields II all missed practice on Thursday

November 05, 2020 07:17 PM

By Dane Mizutani and Chris Tomasson/ St. Paul Pioneer Press

Northland Outdoors

Expectations high for Saturday's pheasant opener in Minnesota

It may get crowded out there Saturday, as large numbers of hunters are expected to participate in the 2020 pheasant opener. Bird numbers are up, the harvest is rapidly progressing, and sunny skies are forecast, everything needed to get people out. And, oh yeah, lots of people are getting outdoors in this year of the pandemic.

October 09, 2020 03:43 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Local

What you need to know about the Green Bay Packers

Previewing the Green Bay Packers in 2020

September 09, 2020 07:00 PM

By Troy T. Becker

Business

Vacant Appleton prison could become COVID-19 care center

Local health care organizations combine forces to set-up a Tri-County COVID Medical Center in western Minnesota

March 21, 2020 04:58 PM

By Forum News Service

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Local

SD cheese plant expansions to go online in '19

MILBANK, S.D.--Cheese plants in northeast South Dakota are booming, and that is providing economic opportunity for some farmers and communities in the Interstate 29 corridor, according to industry leaders in the region.

October 01, 2018 07:53 AM

By Mikkel Pates / Agweek Staff Writer

News

Immigration raids target businesses in Minnesota, Nebraska

APPLETON, Minn. -- Multiple locations of Christensen Farms operations, accused of hiring illegal laborers, were among work sites in Minnesota and Nebraska raided by federal immigration agents Wednesday, Aug. 8.

August 09, 2018 10:06 AM

By Kelly Boldan

Local

ICE raid targeting employers and more than 100 workers rocks a small Nebraska town

A tomato greenhouse and potato processing facility in small-town Nebraska were among the businesses raided by immigration authorities Wednesday, August 8, as part of a multistate investigation targeting alleged labor exploitation, while also nett...

August 09, 2018 08:41 AM

By Washington Post

This fixed structure dam impounds the waters in Marsh Lake and prevents the natural riverine system from experiencing the fluctuating water levels important for aquatic vegetation while also impeding natural fish migration. This lowhead dam will be replaced by a fish passage that will allow fish migration. Tom Cherveny / Forum News Service

Sports

Minnesota's Marsh Lake project getting back on track

APPLETON, Minn.--One of western Minnesota's largest ecosystem restoration projects is making "slow but steady progress,'' in the words of Walt Gessler, manager of the Lac qui Parle refuge with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

June 04, 2018 09:37 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Tom Watson of Appleton, Minn., author of several books on hiking and paddling, said trails appealing to people regardless of their interests or skill levels can be found with a bit of hunting. Watson recently released the fourth edition of "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul," and "Best Tent Camping: Minnesota." Courtesy photo / Tom Watson

Local

Trails offer a variety of hiking and other outdoors opportunities, author says

There are miles of trails out there just waiting to be explored, including an abundance in Minnesota and North Dakota.

May 29, 2018 06:00 AM

By Brad Dokken