A woman is dead and two others were hospitalized following two separate outdoor fires in Minnesota on Sunday, as dry conditions continue to raise wildfire concerns across the state. The first incident happened just after noon in Crow Wing Township, about ten miles south of Brainerd. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, emergency…
ST. PAUL , MINN (KWAD) The Minnesota Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers statewide who help keep Minnesota roadsides clean and free of litter each year and we invite more people to join this important program, and motorists are reminded to give volunteers plenty of safe space…
Perham, Minn (KWAD) – The Perham Yellowjackets boys basketball team will have a new leader for the 2025-26 season, as Head Coach Kyle Haberman has announced his resignation from both coaching and teaching at Perham High School. Haberman expressed deep appreciation for the Perham community, saying, “The players, parents, administration, and community in Perham are the…
Staples-Motley is proudly home to two new state speech champions following an outstanding showing at the 2025 MSHSL Class A State Speech Tournament in Shakopee yesterday. Laken Hines captured first place in the Humor category, while Olivia Opheim earned first place honors in Informative Speaking, bringing home gold medals for Staples-Motley. The Cardinals had more…
The 2025 MSHSL State Speech Meet kicked off at Shakopee High School on Friday morning, and the listening area is well represented. 31 students representing 11 area schools will compete for State championships across the 13 different speech categories: Creative Expression, Discussion, Duo, Extemporaneous Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Great Speeches, Humor, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, Drama,…
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KWAD) — A centuries-old discovery in a Frazee-area peat bog is now at the heart of a groundbreaking new exhibit at the Becker County Historical Society and Museum, opening April 10 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit showcases remarkably preserved bison bones — some with cartilage still intact — that were found…
During its monthly board meeting on Thursday, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) approved the competitive section alignment for 2025-27 activities. Every two years, the MSHSL reassesses and adjusts section and class assignments for high school programs across the state. The MSHSL determines team classifications based on school enrollment, while section assignments are made…
The Twins are 0-4 to start the year. They got swept by the St. Louis Cardinals (a team that’s offseason highlights were trading Paul Goldschmidt and releasing Kyle Gibson) to start the year. Yesterday, MARTIN PEREZ kept the Twins hitless for 6 innings in a 9-0 White Sox (who, last year, was the worst team…
University of Minnesota forward Grayson Grove has announced his decision to remain with the Gophers, committing to play for newly hired head coach Niko Medved. Grove, a 6-foot-9 forward from Alexandria, redshirted his freshman season and still has four years of eligibility remaining. His decision to stay follows that of guard Isaac Asuma, another key…
The stage is set for the 2024-25 Girls State Basketball tournament at Williams Arena and the Maturi Pavilion on the campus of the University of Minnesota later next week with the conclusion of respective section championship games last night. The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves are back-to-back Section 5A champs after a thrilling 61-59 overtime upset win over…