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The unbeaten Cardinals head to state. Explore how their 2026 season compares with the previous four years.

Nearly 300 animals cared for, more than 200 adoptions, and the community support behind every second chance.

Three performances, November 13–14, give families a chance to support local student theater.

A Freshman Academy project puts robotics into action in Mr. Hegg and Mr. Maddock’s classroom.

A Riverlands photography spotlight celebrates the color and quiet in Eriksen’s view of Lake Sleepy Eye.

MN CRIME lists an October 2 Redwood County filing; original complaint and current case status have not been independently verified.

A homeowner-focused preview of the November 10 City Council agenda, including fence easements, lead service lines and future neighborhood projects.

Rabbits claim the Section 2 nine-player football title with a two-point win over New Ulm Cathedral.

Firearms season starts November 7. Check your permit area, sampling location and license before heading out.

Find familiar names, Hall of Fame honorees and the community connections behind Redwood Valley.

The county will review November 3 election results at the Government Center in Redwood Falls.

November 6 is Section 5’s scheduled pickup day, not an extra collection day for the entire city.

Minnesota has $1.4 million available for eligible research and education projects.

The November 20 and 21 event pairs live music and dinner with the nonprofit’s mental health awareness work.

Redwood County’s October 23 road report lists the river crossing as closed.

The county’s five-year plan identifies three types of work along the corridor.

The county backed the school funding amendment by a smaller share than Minnesota overall.

The school district has posted kickoff, ticket and streaming details for November 6.

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The constitutional amendment clears the statewide threshold and increases the share of Permanent School Fund earnings distributed to public schools.

The DFL candidate defeats Republican Scott Jensen to succeed outgoing State Auditor Julie Blaha.

Simon defeats Republican Tad Jude in the statewide election for the office that oversees Minnesota elections.

Ellison defeats Republican Ron Schutz in a statewide race for Minnesota's chief legal officer.

Klobuchar defeats Republican Lisa Demuth as voters choose new leadership in St. Paul.

The Republican defeats DFL challenger Erik Osberg in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, which includes Redwood County.

The Associated Press calls the statewide race for Flanagan, while an earlier unofficial Redwood County snapshot shows a different local result.

Some Redwood County towns have competitive mayoral elections. Others have fewer candidates than open positions.

A slow-moving November storm is bringing wet Election Day conditions, with more rain forecast overnight and Wednesday. Unfrozen ground may benefit from the moisture.

How the sovereign Lower Sioux Indian Community elects its own leaders, and why Minnesota's November election is a separate process.

Rick Jenniges and Carolyn Klann filed for council, but no candidate filed for mayor. Meet the railroad town whose incorporation passed 34 votes to zero.

Alan Anderson, Ronald Stubbe and Brandon Willard are on the mayoral ballot, while Robyn Hansen, Ruth Marth and Yeng Yang seek two council positions.

Five candidates seek four school board positions across the Wabasso district, while just one candidate filed for two city council seats.

Jason Kramer leads Justin Kolander 56–55 in Vesta’s unofficial mayoral count.

Seaforth was one of two Redwood County precincts where DFL candidates led in all eight partisan races.

Tiffany Lesmeister-Knott and Heidi Wersal seek the District 2 seat, while Sanborn's mayor and two council seats have no additional filed candidates.

Two candidates filed for two council seats, while the mayoral contest has no names on the candidate list. Meet Revere and its historic fire hall.

Tom Quackenbush and Jim Sandgren led citywide, while Ward 1 split across three partisan races.

Adam Bickhardt, Dan Christensen and Gayle McLeod are on the council ballot, while Mayor Beth Christensen is the sole filed mayoral candidate.

Margaret (Peggy) Sik faces Jeff VanDeWiele after winning Milroy’s 2024 mayoral election 69–64; voters also fill four council positions.

Meet Lucan: Megin Rohlik is the sole filed council candidate, Rindy Filzen is unopposed for mayor, and the town's railroad heritage lives on.

Meet Lamberton: A three-race city ballot, railroad roots, Hot Iron Days and a tradition of community involvement.

A clerk-treasurer ballot question and contested council election bring Delhi's long civic history into focus.

Meet Clements: Two candidates seek the District 3 county seat, while three city offices are uncontested and a historic bank tells a remarkable story.

From railroad roots and Old SOD Days to the 2026 city ballot and infrastructure improvements, meet a Redwood County community.

Explore local races, statewide comparisons, ballot questions and Redwood County election history in one place.

Two specific lots of a three-drug blood pressure prescription may not dissolve properly. Here are the exact numbers and next steps.

The undefeated Rabbits improve to 9–0 after beating Red Rock Central in the Nine-Player Section 2 semifinals.

A county road-use agreement, planned shoulder improvements and a major wind project raise practical questions about construction traffic and repairs.

A look beyond Belview at the 2027 resurfacing plan, Goldmine Bridge contract, maintenance facilities and the questions residents can still ask.

The new home near Morton will use locally produced hemp-based panels and become part of a University of Minnesota study of energy use, indoor air quality and costs.

The posted salary, application deadline and interview schedule offer a clearer picture of a major county leadership transition.

From Lucan's former school to Milroy's revived festival and Vesta's text alerts, local solutions show different ways to bring neighbors together.

Water and sewer construction was scheduled to begin around October 26, weather permitting. Here's where crews plan to work first and how residents can follow the changes.

Homes are going up, residential lots are being marketed, and new road and trail projects are underway. Here is what city records confirm, and what remains unanswered.

As residents discuss childcare costs, regulations and economic development, Redwood County's own research provides a clearer picture of the challenges—and a plan for addressing them.

New federal requirements begin in January 2027. Here's where to get local help, find qualifying work or volunteer opportunities, and take steps to protect your health coverage.

New insurance rules could mean more paperwork, higher costs or changes in eligibility. Here's what to watch for.

Minnesota farmers and landowners are receiving approximately $825.7 million in federal agricultural payments, offering financial support as producers face another challenging year.

Redwood County has fewer employed residents than a year ago, unemployment is higher, and local wages remain well below the Minnesota average.

The 2026 harvest is producing mixed results across southwest Minnesota. Some farmers are reporting better-than-expected crops, while others are dealing with drought damage, harvest delays and high operating costs.

A $4.9 million expansion will bring new spaces for children, teens and families, while an October 23 fundraiser will help furnish the new children's wing.

Where to vote, when to go, what to bring, and how to cast your ballot if you've recently moved or haven't registered yet.