ST. PAUL, Minn. (KWAD) — Jena Hanson of Owatonna has been crowned Minnesota’s 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way. The 20-year-old college student, representing Steele County, received the title Wednesday evening during a ceremony at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Hanson is the daughter of Steve and Suzie Hanson and attends the University of Wisconsin-River…
Detroit Lakes, Minn – (KWAD) The boots are coming out, the flannel is going on and the Lumberjack Triathletes are preparing to put themselves through another memorable race — all to help local students experience a week at Young Life camp. The Lumberjack Triathletes are back for another Detroit Lakes Young Life Triathlon, happening Saturday…
(KWAD) Deerwood, Minn – The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Board of Directors approved several key changes during its first meeting of the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, including a new venue for the state cross country meet and an adjusted schedule for the 2027 state basketball tournaments. The Board approved moving the 2026…
(KWAD) – The Minnesota State High School League has released the 2026 football schedule, setting the stage for another competitive season in Section 5 9-Player football. Bertha-Hewitt (2025 record: 9-2) A thrilling come-from-behind victory against Ogilvie in the 2025 playoffs sent the Bertha-Hewitt Bears to their first Section Championship game in two decades, falling short…
(KWAD) – Area students preparing for the upcoming school sports season can take advantage of free sports physicals being offered by Essentia Health this week. The free walk-in physicals are available for students entering grades 7 through 12 who plan to participate in school athletics or other extracurricular activities. Most students typically need a sports physical…
(KWAD) – The Minnesota State High School League has released the 2026 football schedule, giving Section 6A teams a clearer picture of the road to the postseason. The eight-team section once again features a mix of district contests, traditional rivalries and crossover games, with several key matchups expected to play a major role in determining playoff seeding….
(KWAD) – The Minnesota State High School League has released the 2026 football schedule, giving Section 6AA teams a look at the road ahead this fall. Last season, Section 6AA was arguably the strongest section in Class AA, with four teams finishing ranked in the Top 8 in the final regular season polls. While section…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KWAD) – Law enforcement agencies from across the region are searching for an armed suspect following an attempted bank robbery Friday afternoon in Detroit Lakes. According to the Detroit Lakes Police Department, officers were called to Midwest Bank at approximately 12:15 p.m. after reports of an attempted armed robbery. Authorities say the suspect…
The Minnesota State High School League Track and Field State Tournament gets underway Thursday at St. Michael-Albertville High School. The three-day meet runs Thursday through Saturday, June 4th through the 6th. Class AAA prelims begin Thursday morning at 9:00, followed by Class A prelims at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. On Friday, Class AA prelims start at 9:00 a.m.,…
BRAINERD, Min (KWAD) – Containment of the Flanders Fire in Crow Wing County has climbed to 95%, according to Wednesday morning’s update from the Minnesota Incident Command System. The wildfire, which began May 16 roughly 10 miles east of Breezy Point, has now burned 1,686 acres. The cause remains under investigation. Fire officials credited firefighters…