The Sheriff’s Office said initial information showed two individuals had exited the truck — that had gone past signs warning of thin ice — and gone to shore before it partially went through the ice.

Editorial cartoonist Bruce Plante draws on the groundhog's fright in 2926 — climate change. This cartoon is the opinion of ...

Law enforcement in Montevideo, Chippewa County say a December drug bust had triggered rumors of federal immigration enforcement, but those rumors are unfounded.

Attendees to the event will learn from the ACLU about their basic rights granted by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights ...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. — A human skull found near a lake in a Twin Cities suburb has been identified as belonging to a woman ...

From the commentary, "Measles is a nasty disease. It causes body temperature to spike above 103 degrees, coughs, fatigue and ...

Girls basketball report for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in west central Minnesota. Four Wildcats finish in double figures in 80-61 win; CMCS gets top-10 win over Sleepy Eye St. Mary's ...

Prep boys basketball report for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in west central Minnesota. Minnewaska’s defense shines in 81-37 ...

With 87 counties, 76 jails and seven other locally run detention centers around the state, there is no one-size-fits-all policy.

Brian and Gloria Greenslit were honored as outstanding conservationists during the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in December.

Editorial cartoonist Gary McCoy draws on the challenge of a dog's winter. This cartoon is the opinion of the cartoonist. Send feedback to: cartoons@wctrib.com .

Prep hockey report from west central Minnesota for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Cards plays at No. 2 Minnesota River in Le Sueur on Thursday; Willmar boys win at Wadena-Deer Creek ...