The Edina Sentinel

09/10/2026

🧵 Quilters invited to share creations at Corn Festival Quilt Show

Area quilters are invited to help fill the Knox County Community Center with beautiful quilts during the annual Corn Festival Quilt Show Saturday, Sept. 12, in Edina.

The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the Knox County Cornfest and is free and open to the public.

The Knox County K*t Ups are preparing 25 quilt racks for this year’s show, which will feature:
🧵 Viewer’s Choice voting
🧵 Silent auction
🧵 Club raffle quilt drawing at 2:45 p.m.

Quilters may enter their work by dropping off quilts from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 11, at the Knox County Community Center using the west entrance.

Whether you quilt, appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship, or simply enjoy seeing the work of local creators, everyone is invited to attend!

Read more: https://www.nemonews.net/2026/09/05/calling-all-quilters-for-annual-corn-festival-quilt-show/

09/09/2026

What do Edina’s new license plate reader cameras actually see?

The Edina Sentinel sat down with Edina Police Chief David Dudley on Wednesday, Sept. 9, for a hands-on demonstration of the two license plate reader cameras currently being tested in the city.

Rather than use someone else’s information, Sentinel Editor Echo Menges volunteered her own vehicle for the demonstration.

The result? The system showed her vehicle had been captured 57 times on 25 of the previous 30 days — 40 times by one camera and 17 times by the other.

During the roughly 27-minute demonstration, Dudley showed what information the cameras collect, how officers can search vehicle records, how long the information is retained, how the system can be used in criminal investigations and missing-person cases, who has access to the information, and how searches can be audited.

Dudley also discussed privacy concerns surrounding license plate readers and explained why he plans to recommend that the City of Edina keep the cameras.

We are posting the entire demonstration unedited so residents can see the system for themselves, hear Dudley’s answers in context and draw their own conclusions.

The Edina City Council will discuss the license plate reader cameras during its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide input on the equipment, including whether they support or oppose the continued use of the cameras in the City of Edina.

Watch the full, unedited demonstration below.

Video by Echo Menges

09/09/2026

Edina’s business community is growing! Several new businesses and professionals have opened their doors since last year’s Corn Festival. Meet some of the people behind them and see what’s new around town ahead of this weekend’s 40th annual Knox County Corn Festival. 🌽

New Businesses in Edina Welcome Corn Festival Attendees By Editor | September 9, 2026 By Echo Menges Visitors returning to Edina for the 2026 Corn Festival will find more than festival activities waiting for them. Since last year’s celebration, a number of new businesses and professionals have ope...

09/08/2026

⚖️ Swedberg appointed Knox County special prosecutor

Knox County has a new prosecutor following the resignation of Interim Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger.

Presiding Circuit Judge Matthew J. Wilson appointed Brenda Swedberg as special prosecuting attorney for Knox County, effective Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Swedberg will handle all prosecutorial duties for Knox County until she is installed as the permanent prosecutor and the new term begins in January 2027.

Swedberg entered the race for Knox County prosecuting attorney as an independent candidate by petition and is the only candidate on the November ballot.

Read more: https://www.nemonews.net/2026/09/05/swedberg-appointed-knox-county-special-prosecutor/

09/06/2026

🎗️ Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Awareness Starts With a Conversation

By Mike Scott

“I have had two prostate biopsies.

Thankfully, both came back negative for cancer.”

In his latest column, Mike Scott shares his personal journey with elevated PSA levels, two biopsies, family history and the importance of not putting off conversations with your doctor.

His message is simple: Don’t ignore changes in your body. Don’t let embarrassment stop you from asking questions. And don’t assume that feeling healthy means everything is fine.

With two older brothers diagnosed with prostate cancer, Mike knows firsthand why regular checkups and discussions with your doctor matter.

Read Mike’s story and learn more about local prostate cancer screening opportunities during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month:

🔗 https://www.nemonews.net/2026/09/05/prostate-cancer-awareness-starts-with-a-conversation/

09/05/2026

🚌 Missouri increases penalties for passing stopped school buses

Missouri drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus now face higher fines, possible license suspensions and five points on their driving records under a new state law that took effect Aug. 28.

A first offense carries a $500 to $1,000 fine and possible license suspension. Repeat offenses within five years carry mandatory suspensions and higher fines.

Drivers are reminded that yellow flashing lights mean a bus is preparing to stop, while red flashing lights and an extended stop arm mean children are loading or unloading.

Read more: https://www.nemonews.net/2026/09/04/new-missouri-law-increases-penalties-for-passing-stopped-school-buses-2/

09/03/2026

Reward Increased to $20,000 for Information Leading to Lindsey Watts

KNOX COUNTY- Sept. 3, 2026 - The family of Lindsey Watts has increased the cash reward to $20,000 for information leading to her location or recovery.

Watts, 35, was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, in Edina. She is approximately 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds and has long brown hair and brown eyes.

To be eligible for the reward, information must lead to Watts’ location or recovery. Anonymous tips will not qualify for the reward. Information must be provided directly to and verified by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office through its tip line at (660) 397-2186, Ext. 1.

The reward will be paid once Watts is found or her identity is verified by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Watts’ family is providing the reward money and is not asking for or accepting donations at this time.
Anyone with information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, is urged to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office tip line.

09/03/2026

🚨 Alleged break-in reported at water district office

Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 Superintendent Gary Mallett told the board Aug. 17 that someone had allegedly entered the district office and disturbed financial records.

Mallett said filing cabinets had been left open and records had been removed, prompting the district to change locks and pursue security cameras.

In a follow-up interview, Mallett said nothing appeared to be missing and acknowledged he had not filed an official report with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Carl Knoche confirmed the matter had been mentioned to him in passing but said no official report had been filed.

Read more: https://www.nemonews.net/2026/08/28/alleged-break-in-at-water-district-office/

09/02/2026

🚰 Lewis County customers question water district elections, operations

Lewis County customers of Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 raised questions about board elections, meter readings, audits, transparency and district procedures during an Aug. 19 community meeting at Lewistown City Hall.

Records obtained from the Lewis County clerk show the district’s most recent non-election statement for the Subdistrict 1 board seat says “None this year” where candidates are to be identified.

The Sentinel’s review of the election process is ongoing.

Read more: https://www.nemonews.net/2026/08/28/lewis-county-customers-question-water-district-elections-operations/

09/01/2026

🚰 Hurdland sewer negotiations move forward after tense water district meeting

The Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 Board voted Aug. 17 to move forward with negotiations that could return the Hurdland sewer system to the city.

The meeting also included a lengthy dispute over a $579 records request from Hurdland, which city officials said remained incomplete. The board later voted to reimburse half of the fee.

Questions raised during the meeting about several Hurdland sewer transactions remained unresolved, and City Clerk Julie Green was ordered out of the meeting during the discussion.