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A crashed car and no sign of Ted Dengerud for 43 years

5 days ago | inforum.com | Dale Morin |Susan Lunneborg

BENSON, Minn. — It’s been more than 43 years since a man from rural New London, Minnesota, disappeared, leaving behind only the wreckage of his car. Most surviving family members of Ted Dengerud believe he is dead. Neither the family nor the officer who has been re-investigating the case believe the 30-year-old husband and father walked away on his own.
Photos: Two days of rain lead to puddling and flooding in Willmar, Minnesota

2 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Dale Morin

WILLMAR — Portions of town in Willmar are partially submerged or completely flooded after rain started falling on Thursday and continued well into Friday. Willmar Municipal Airport reported 4.4 total inches of rainfall as of Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service released a hazardous weather outlook around 3 p.m. Friday for portions of central and southern Minnesota and west central Wisconsin.
Charges say 650 pounds of methamphetamine intercepted in Kandiyohi County

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dale Morin

Jun. 11---- About 650 pounds of methamphetamine found hidden in boxes of flowers was intercepted by law enforcement officers who allege that they observed the unloading of the drug shipment from a semitractor-trailer in Willmar. Two people from the Twin Cities were arrested later that same night outside of Atwater after officers followed them from Willmar.
Charges say 650 pounds of methamphetamine intercepted in Kandiyohi County

2 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Dale Morin

WILLMAR — About 650 pounds of methamphetamine found hidden in boxes of flowers was intercepted by law enforcement officers who allege that they observed the unloading of the drug shipment from a semitractor-trailer in Willmar. Two people from the Twin Cities were arrested later that same night outside of Atwater after officers followed them from Willmar.
Juvenile now charged as adult in 2024 shooting in Willmar, Minnesota

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dale Morin

Jun. 6---- The teen previously charged with attempted murder as a juvenile, in connection with an Octoberwas arraigned as an adult Wednesday inPer a June 2 court order, Talan James Lehmann was certified as an adult, just days before his 18th birthday. Lehmann is charged with the same offenses alleged in the juvenile petition, including second-degree attempted murder — without intent — while committing felony.
Music director and former teacher Timothy Cayler ID'd as bicyclist in fatal crash

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tom Cherveny |Dale Morin

Jun. 6---- Timothy Cayler, 54, of Lake Lillian, has been identified by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office as the bicyclist who died in a crash with a motor vehicle south of Willmar on Wednesday evening. Cayler is well-known in the area for his work as the director of music for the Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water.
Juvenile now charged as adult in 2024 shooting in Willmar, Minnesota

3 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Dale Morin

WILLMAR — The teen previously charged with attempted murder as a juvenile, in connection with an October shooting, was arraigned as an adult Wednesday in Kandiyohi County District Court. Per a June 2 court order, Talan James Lehmann was certified as an adult, just days before his 18th birthday. Lehmann is charged with the same offenses alleged in the juvenile petition, including second-degree attempted murder — without intent — while committing felony.
Music director and former teacher Timothy Cayler ID'd as bicyclist in fatal crash

3 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Tom Cherveny |Dale Morin

SVEA — Timothy Cayler, 54, of Lake Lillian, has been identified by the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office as the bicyclist who died in a crash with a motor vehicle south of Willmar on Wednesday evening. Cayler is well-known in the area for his work as the director of music for the Catholic Area Faith Community of Jesus Our Living Water.
Bicyclist dies when struck by vehicle south of Willmar, Minnesota

3 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Dale Morin

SVEA — A bicyclist died when he was struck by a vehicle attempting to pass him on the roadway Wednesday evening. According to a news release from the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office, a 54-year-old Lake Lillian man was pronounced dead at the scene near Svea. The Sheriff’s Office determined that a 2013 Chrysler minivan, driven by a 59-year-old woman from Lake Lillian, was traveling eastbound on 120th Avenue Southeast, and attempting to overtake an eastbound bicycle.
Alvin George Piotter

3 weeks ago | stcloudlive.com | Lauren Breunig |Dale Morin |Trent Abrego

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2025 at Petra Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Alvin G. Piotter of St. Joseph, age 3 months, who passed away peacefully in his parent’s arms Monday, June 2, 2025 at the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital after a battle with a rare genetic disorder. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025 and one hour prior to service at the church in Sauk Rapids. Rev. Aaron Jensen will officiate.