MEEKER COUNTY

Minnesota

West-central Minnesota man in custody after day-long standoff

A man had threatened to shoot family members the evening of Aug. 1, then barricaded himself in his home. He finally exited his home at approximately 9:45 p.m. Aug. 2 and was taken into custody.

Minnesota

Man dies after being found unresponsive in west-central Minnesota jail cell

Meeker County Jail staff attempted life-saving measures after finding a 28-year-old man unresponsive in his cell Thursday, the sheriff reported in a news release. The man was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. There is no evidence of foul play at this time, according to Sheriff Brian Cruze.

July 21, 2022 08:46 PM

Minnesota

2 additional Minnesota sites confirmed to have avian flu; total birds affected now total more than 1.9M

Two more commercial turkey flocks — in Blue Earth and Meeker counties — were added to the growing list of confirmed avian flu sites in Minnesota as of Friday's noon update, bringing the statewide total to 40 sites and 1,939,067 birds affected.

April 15, 2022 04:46 PM

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Minnesota

More than 1 million birds affected by avian flu outbreak in Minnesota

The inventory of flocks in Minnesota diagnosed with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza is 1,017,568 as of Wednesday, according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. Six additional infection sites were announced Wednesday after being diagnosed April 5.

April 06, 2022 04:49 PM

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Minnesota

Commercial turkeys in Stearns, backyard birds in Morrison County latest in Minnesota infected with avian flu

Two new avian flu infections reported Friday by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health bring Minnesota to seven total sites. Flocks in Stearns and Morrison counties were confirmed infected Thursday.

April 01, 2022 06:14 PM

By Susan Lunneborg

Minnesota

Minnesota reports fifth confirmed avian influenza infection site

An update late Monday from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health showed a total of five avian flu infection sites in Minnesota, with new sites identified in Lac qui Parle and Kandiyohi counties.

March 29, 2022 01:38 PM

By Susan Lunneborg

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Minnesota

Stearns County turkey farm confirmed as third avian flu infection site in Minnesota

The latest report of highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Minnesota is a flock in Stearns County, a 24,000-bird commercial turkey operation.

March 28, 2022 06:09 PM

By Kelly Boldan

Minnesota

Avian flu confirmed in Meeker and Mower counties in Minnesota

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirm in poultry flocks in Meeker and Mower counties in Minnesota.

March 27, 2022 08:51 AM

By West Central Tribune

Local

Update: Man involved in altercation with Eden Valley Police died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

The man involved in an attempted traffic stop and pursuit involving an officer from the Eden Valley Police Department on Saturday died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office.

February 13, 2022 05:12 PM

By Shelby Lindrud

Minnesota

Man dead after exchange of gunfire with west-central Minnesota police

A man died after a traffic stop turned violent early Saturday morning on Minnesota Highway 55 near Eden Valley. Gunfire was exchanged between the man and police after a vehicle pursuit.

February 13, 2022 08:32 AM

By Shelby Lindrud

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Business

Litchfield woman crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

This year’s Princess Kay of the Milky Way comes from Litchfield and represents Meeker County. Anna Euerle, 19, was crowned Aug. 25 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and will serve as the goodwill ambassador for the 2,500 dairy farm families in the state. She’ll also get her head carved out of butter.

August 26, 2021 09:30 AM

By Shelby Lindrud

Minnesota

Man killed in head-on crash with semi in Meeker County

The name of the 44-year-old victim in a head-on crash Friday morning is expected to be released late Saturday afternoon. He was killed when the car he was driving crossed the center line and struck a semi.

July 17, 2021 05:07 PM

By Forum News Service

News

Names of Meeker County industrial accident victims released

Sergio Esquivel Torres, 34, died after suffering injuries when a boom from a concrete truck fell. Jaun Bocardo Ibanez, 20, of Litchfield, was also injured during Friday's incident and was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital for critical injuries. According to the Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruz, Ibanez has since been released from the hospital. The incident is under investigation.

October 19, 2020 03:27 PM

By Shelby Lindrud