Dale Morin

The compost program within the city of Hutchinson, Minnesota, serves as a model for similar communities looking for more sustainable solutions when it comes to waste management and recycling.

In a letter from the University of Minnesota’s Office of the President, it was made known Tuesday that Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen would be resigning by the end of December.

Atwater and Litchfield were among the communities hosting an Oktoberfest celebration this year in west central Minnesota.

Todd Curtis Thorstad, 63, of Glenwood, was stopped at an intersection when a Freightliner truck hit his motorcycle, fatally injuring him.

According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, the 59-year-old male was located via drone around 10:52 p.m. Saturday, after a caller stated they had last seen him around 5:30 p.m.

Officials from banks and the Minnesota Department of Revenue reported widespread phishing scams aimed at Minnesota residents this week. The public is advised to delete and ignore unsolicited messages.

The Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards filed notice Sept. 3 that it dismissed a formal complaint alleging misconduct by Fischer and requested that proceedings be terminated.

The driver of the ATV suffered serious injuries and was airlifted from the scene. His passenger was also transported by ambulance. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Nolan Henke, 19, of Dassel, is identified as the passenger who was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash, after a vehicle collided with a telephone pole.

The drivers of both vehicles were injured in the crash. According to the Sheriff's Office, a woman was immediately airlifted from the scene. The crash remains under investigation.