The woman from Karlstad that was killed in a two vehicle collision Thursday afternoon in Newfolden Township has been identified. An updated Minnesota State Patrol reports that 79-year-old Corienne Jacobson died when the SUV she was driving south on Highway 59 at 12:48pm collided with a northbound semi driven by 64-year-old Robert Benson of Mahnomen. Benson was not injured. Assisting the State Patrol with the accident response were the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-County EMS and the Newfolden Fire Departmenet.
An area woman killed in auto accident identified
- April 26, 2025
- 5:25 am
Area Legislators Attend Monthly RRWMB Meeting
The Red River Watershed Management Board held a legislative open house as a part of their monthly meeting
NWMAC seeking submissions for Annual Art Exhibit
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently seeking submissions from local artists for their annual Art Exhibit.
Local Schools Shifting to E-Learning
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