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State bound: Redwood Valley beats Kimball 41-18 to win Section 5AA

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

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Redwood Area Animal Shelter reports rising demand as city support drops $6,000

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

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Red Rock Central Students Bring The SpongeBob Musical to the Stage November 13–14

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

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Recent Riverland Briefs

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November 7, 2026

Farmers Union Industries Names Chad Johnson President and CEO

The Redwood Falls company welcomes a leader with 25 years of food, beverage and agriculture experience.

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November 7, 2026

Redwood Falls Library Expansion Advances With Brickwork and Interior Insulation

Driveway curbing, meeting-room brickwork and children’s wing insulation mark the latest construction progress.

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Redwood Falls

November 7, 2026

Christmas by Candlelight brings shopping and Parade of Lights to Redwood Falls November 20

Downtown celebration runs 4–8 p.m.; the Holiday Parade of Lights starts at 6:30 p.m.

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Redwood County

November 7, 2026

Shotgun zone repeal: What Redwood County deer hunters need to check

Redwood is absent from the DNR's shotgun-only county list; neighboring Brown and Cottonwood are listed.

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Walnut Grove

November 7, 2026

Walnut Grove family asks for help finding Gibby

Owner says Gibby wears identification tags and may be wary of strangers.

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redwood-falls

November 7, 2026

Redwood Falls City Hall Alley Closed Through November 16

Utility payment drop box remains open to people on foot; plan around the Veterans Day office closure.

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November 6, 2026

Redwood Valley Meets Kimball in Friday Football Section Final at St. Cloud Apollo

Tonight's game is scheduled for 6 PM November 6; tickets are digital-only and cashless.

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November 6, 2026

Redwood Valley Opens Online History Page for Alumni and Community

The school district invites families and graduates to explore its history, Hall of Fame and community partnerships.

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lamberton

November 6, 2026

Red Rock Central First Quarter Ends Friday; Teacher Grades Due November 11

The district's 2026–27 calendar lists November 6 as the end of Quarter 1.

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wabasso

November 6, 2026

Wabasso Public Schools Plans One-Hour Late Start Wednesday, November 18

The scheduled delay provides time for teacher professional development.

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morgan

November 6, 2026

Cedar Mountain Adds Grades 7–12 Choir and Expands Career Learning

A redesigned Family and Consumer Science space, Xello career planning and a new choir are part of the 2026–27 school year.

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October 31, 2026

Red Rock Central Students to Perform The SpongeBob Musical

Youth production takes the stage mid-November

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October 31, 2026

Scholastic Book Fair Coming to Red Rock Central

Event held in school media center next week

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walnut-grove

November 5, 2026

Walnut Grove-Area Man Sentenced to Four Years, Nine Months for Murray County Burglaries

Daryl Wade Littell was convicted in cases involving a Slayton storage facility and a vacant rural home.

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walnut-grove

November 5, 2026

Plum Creek Park Celebrates Completion of Beach Improvements

An October 16 ribbon-cutting marked the completion of a multi-year project at Redwood County's Plum Creek Park.

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November 5, 2026

Minnesota Supreme Court Orders New Review of Appeal in Redwood County Murder Case

The October 21 decision sends Keith Crow's application back to the district court; it does not overturn his conviction.

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wabasso

November 5, 2026

Wabasso Students Learn Flag Etiquette from American Legion Visitor

Mrs. Plaetz visited a Wabasso classroom to teach students about the U.S. flag and how to care for it.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

Give to the Max Day Supports Regional Nonprofits

Community foundation partners seek donations to support local initiatives.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

Hutchinson Resident Joins SWIF Board

Jim Fahey appointed to the Southwest Initiative Foundation board of directors.

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November 3, 2026

Redwood County Announces Bridge Replacement Project

Highway Department issues call for bids regarding Contract 26-5.

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November 3, 2026

Foundation Releases Year-End Giving Guide

New resource aims to assist residents with charitable donations.

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redwood-falls

November 3, 2026

FBI Operation Results in 168 Arrests

Six-month operation focused on crime reduction in tribal communities.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

Wabasso Defeats RCW in Playoff Opener

Football victory secured on Friday.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

CMCS Volleyball Advances to Semifinals

Bluejays defeat Wabasso in Section 3A tournament.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

Bluejays Move to Section 3A Semifinals

Volleyball team secures 3-0 win over Wabasso.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

County Seeks Bids for New Morgan Shop Building

Construction project aims to replace existing highway shop facility.

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redwood-falls

November 2, 2026

Remembering the Humans at Our Animal Shelters

National Shelter Appreciation Week highlights the emotional toll on animal welfare workers.

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redwood-falls

November 2, 2026

Lost Animal Found Near 3rd Street

A pet was discovered in the Redwood Falls area.

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countywide

November 3, 2026

Redwood County Voters Choose Between Fischbach and Osberg in Congressional Race

Minnesota's 7th District candidates outline different approaches to agriculture, rural health care and federal spending.

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PROMOTION

November 3, 2026

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