December 17, 1930-June 16, 2020 Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts. We miss you. Deloras and family
Meeker County Sheriff’s Office
Date, Time, Call, Location: Disposition 06/13/21, 15:44 pm, Animal Complaint – Dog, 318th St, Kingston Twp: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 06/13/21, 16:06 pm, Disturbance, Meeker Av N, City of Watkins: Handled By Officer/Deputy. 06/13/21, 16:24 pm, Vehicle Lock Out, MN Hwy 55, Forest Prairie Twp: Clear. 06/13/21, 22:52 pm, Juvenile Trouble, CSAH 11, Darwin Twp: Handled…
Wright County Sheriff’s Office
June 14, Laura Lee Madison, 52 of Maple Lake, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for first-degree sale of a controlled substance. June 13, Picabo Alejandra Rodriquez, 21 of Annandale, was arrested in Albion Township on the charge of domestic assault. June 13, Brandon Joseph Ashton, 26 of Buffalo, was arrested in…
RV and garage fire Wednesday
At 2:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a RV camper on fire next to the owner’s garage located at a residence in the 66600 block of 180th Street in Ellsworth Township. Meeker County Deputies, Dassel Fire and Rescue, Hutchinson Fire, Cokato Fire, and Litchfield Fire responded. Meeker…
Single-vehicle rollover accident
At about 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, the Meeker County -Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one-vehicle rollover at the intersection of 728th Avenue and 220th Street in Dassel Township. Meeker County Deputies, Dassel Fire and Rescue, Mayo Ambulance, and Life Link III all responded to the scene. Deputies located the male driver holding…
MnDOT releases first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan
The Minnesota Department of Transportation released the agency’s first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan, which provides policy and investment guidance to improve places where people walk across and along Minnesota highways. The plan identifies priority areas for investments and lays out specific strategies to improve walking availability and accessibility now and for the next 20 years…
Inspirational program provides expert leadership training
Opportunities to learn about Meeker County communities Meeker in Motion, a countywide leadership program, is accepting applications for its nine-month program designed to inspire participants to learn and grow as a leader, and build connections with other leaders in the county. In its second season, Meeker in Motion is open to people who live or…
Are you looking for a great, in-demand career?
Consider a career in welding Join us for Welding Discovery Day from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Learn about the high-demand, wild world of welding in this FREE 3-hour workshop. • Welding job requirements for various welding positions. • Abundant job openings, great wages, company perks from local employers. • Insight and advice from local…
American Pickers to film in Minnesota
The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in July 2021. We understand that, with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will follow…
Kimball Kruisers update
The Kimball Kruisers 4-H Club held their monthly business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, via Zoom. The Kimball Kruisers 4-H Club recognized our graduating seniors – Jackie Massmann and Brandon Guggisberg. These talented seniors have been long time 4-H members. Both earned top honors in their respective interests. Jackie was a member of…