Atwater, MN

Bulldogs QB Mason Hansen accounts for 3 TDs to beat KMS 41-0. Also Thursday, Eden Valley-Watkins powers past Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City.

Home team Cardinals hand visitors their 1st loss of the season. Other winners Thursday: Minnewaska, Morris/Chokio-Alberta, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City, Litchfield, Benson, Renville County West and Central Minnesota Christian.

Two women were hurt in a crash on the east side of Willmar Tuesday morning.  The state patrol says it was reported at 7:46 a.m. on Highway 12 at the intersection with County Road 9.  A Ford Explorer driven by 74-year-old Deborah Mary Peterson of Willmar was northbound on County Road 9, and a Ford Escape driven by 31-year-old Erica Page Melbie of Atwater was westbound on Highway 12 when they collided.  Both drivers were taken to CentraCare Rice Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Lakers’ 5-run fifth inning beats Atwater 7-3 at state Class C tournament

The Legion of St. Michael Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club – Lakes Area Chapter – has established a $10,000 endowed scholarship at the Ridgewater College Foundation to honor the late Atwater Police Chief Trevor Berger. Funded by the Schmidt-Berger Memorial Ride, the scholarship supports future law enforcement students in memory of Berger, who passed away in 2022. Members of Trevor Berger’s family presented the check to Ridgewater College President, Dr. Cheryl Norman and Interim Foundat

Chuckers earn their 1st state tournament win, 10-0 over Nimrod

Region 8C amateur baseball report for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in west central Minnesota. Chuckers hold off Elrosa 9-8 to get the second seed on its way to state

The Legion of St. Michael Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club provided funds for new scholarship in honor of the late Atwater Police Chief. The scholarship will support future law enforcement students

Richmond puts Starbuck in losers’ bracket; Chuckers beat Farming

Chuckers shut down New London-Spicer Twins 6-1 in 1st round