Vanguard Renewables, of Massaschusetts, plans to build a biodigester using organic food wastes and manure from a dairy farm to produce renewable natural gas. It is planned on a roughly 22-acre site.| West Central Tribune
According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, it was found the 18-year-old driver had his driving privileges revoked at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation.| West Central Tribune
A commercial turkey flock of 70,100 in Meeker County was confirmed on April 11 to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza| Bemidji Pioneer
Cassidy Marie Lunz, 21, of Willmar, made her first appearance Friday in Meeker County District Court on the charge. According to court records, she and two other males planned to steal money from a male victim.| West Central Tribune
Galen Serbus, 50, of Olivia, Minnesota, was found lying in a ditch near Litchfield with an apparent stab wound and injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. An investigation is underway.| West Central Tribune
Aryianna Pillatzki, 21, of Pennock, pleaded guilty Feb. 6 to one count of second-degree assault in Meeker County District Court. Two co-defendants remain in custody.| West Central Tribune
Bryan Demarais, 35, of Dassel, had previously pleaded guilty in Meeker County District Court to the murder of Kayla Demarais. He was sentenced Tuesday.| West Central Tribune
The three suspects arrested in connection to the reported assault of a 50-year-old man from Olivia are now charged with felonies including counts of attempted homicide, aggravated robbery and assault.| West Central Tribune
Carson Daniel Bruce Halvorson, 23, of Litchfield, suffered non-life threatening injuries when his vehicle went off the road and crashed. Halvorson was the only occupant in the vehicle.| West Central Tribune
A commercial turkey flock of 70,100 in Meeker County was confirmed on April 11 to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza| Park Rapids Enterprise
According to the Sheriff's Office, two other law enforcement agencies initiated pursuits before having to terminate them. Speeds of 100 mph were reached before the pursuit ended in Stearns County.| West Central Tribune
David Pillatzki, 48, one of three co-defendants charged in the alleged robbery and violent assault of a man in 2024 in Litchfield, was found competent to proceed in the case.| West Central Tribune
According to the Meeker County Sheriff's Office, the 19-year-old driver was observed driving above the posted speed limit when a Meeker County deputy attempted a traffic stop. According to a news release, the chase reached speeds above 100 mph.| West Central Tribune
The crash was reported at 6:18 a.m. Wednesday in Ellsworth Township of Meeker County. According to the Sheriff's Office, the driver suffered "significant but non-life threatening injuries."| West Central Tribune
A man from Wellington, Kansas, suffered non-life-threatening injury after two semitractors collided north of Litchfield. According to the State Patrol, a passenger was also injured.| West Central Tribune
Founders of Advocates for Health Rich Feneis and Joel Fogel have installed outdoor AEDs across western Minnesota, with more on the way.| Alexandria Echo Press
