>>Two Injured in Buggy Crash
(Bertha, MN) — The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says two people were injured in a crash involving an Amish buggy Friday night. Deputies say the buggy was rear-ended just before 7:00 p.m. by a car traveling near Bertha. One man and a juvenile boy were seriously injured in the crash and taken to the hospital; they were both traveling in the buggy. The boy was later flown to another hospital by North Memorial Air-Care. The driver of the car was not hurt.
>>Man Injured While Working On Derby Car
(Parkers Prairie, MN) — A man is recovering after a demolition derby car fell on his head in rural Todd County. It happened early Saturday morning at a home northeast of Parkers Prairie. Authorities say 25-year-old Elijah Hensel was working underneath the car when it slipped off a jack and pinned his head to the garage floor. Friends managed to lift the car off him, but he suffered a serious head injury. Hensel was airlifted to a hospital in St. Cloud for treatment. His current condition hasn’t been released.
>>Becker Post Office Retail Operations Closing This Week
(Becker, MN) — Retail services at the Becker Post Office will be suspended after business hours on Friday, October 25, due to the expiration of its lease on October 31st. Starting Saturday, retail operations will shift to the Monticello Post Office. Customers with P.O. Boxes will now receive mail at the mailboxes on the north side of the Becker Community Center. The USPS recommends residents use retail services in Monticello, Big Lake, or Clear Lake. Delivery operations were already moved to Monticello on August 19th, and USPS says it is actively exploring new locations to continue serving the Becker community. Mail delivery to curbside residential and business addresses will not be interrupted.
>>Fallen Leaves Giving Minnesota Rivers a Root Beer Hue
(Undated) — Autumn’s arrival is tinting Minnesota’s rivers with a rich, root beer-like color. The brownish hue comes from tannins, natural compounds released as fallen leaves and decaying vegetation break down. This seasonal transformation is especially noticeable in parks like Gooseberry Falls, Cascade River, and Tettegouche, where the water often takes on a tea-like appearance. Trees such as oaks, maples, and tamaracks shed leaves and needles that contribute to the tannin levels, infusing the rivers with earthy tones. The effect is similar to steeping loose tea leaves in hot water, as the rivers absorb the pigments and organic matter from the forest floor.
>>Timberwolves Bring Back Prince-Inspired Uniforms
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back their fan-favorite Prince-inspired City Edition uniforms. In partnership with Nike and the Prince’s Paisley Park Enterprises, the purple design returns with a custom court and themed nights at Target Center. The jersey first debuted in 2018, featuring a paisley detail, a faux studded pattern, and stylized T-wolves logos. The team will debut the look on November 15th and wear it seven times this season.
