MEEKER COUNTY

Minnesota

Monticello, Minnesota, man killed Monday in Meeker County rollover that also injured a child

A 22-year-old man is dead after a crash Monday in Kingston Township. Two juvenile passengers were also involved, one with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Minnesota

Avian flu confirmed in west-central Minnesota turkey flock

Testing of a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County has come back positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The flock has been depopulated to stop the spread of the disease.

August 31, 2022 02:18 PM

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

By Susan Lunneborg

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

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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

Weather

Tornadoes touch down in west-central Minnesota on Friday night

A thunderstorm system rolled across west-central Minnesota Friday night resulting in several tornadoes east of Spicer and others across the region.

August 15, 2020 02:21 PM

By Forum News Service