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September 13, 2024

Shakopee Woman Found Guilty of OD Death of Litchfield Man

(Learfield News/Litchfield, MN) — A Shakopee woman has been found guilty in the drug-related death of a 60-year-old Litchfield man. Twenty-seven-year-old Jaimee Nichole Traylor was arrested after the victim died on July 31st, 2023, from fentanyl, methamphetamine, and xylazine that prosecutors say Traylor sold him. A Litchfield jury found Traylor guilty Thursday of murder and […]

September 13, 2024

Juvenile Taken Into Custody for Social Media Threats to Schools

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — A juvenile was taken into custody after admitting to posting threats on social media that caused two charter schools in St. Paul to close Thursday. The online threats began Wednesday with someone saying they were going to commit a shooting at over 20 schools in St. Paul, prompting the Community […]

September 13, 2024

Glencoe Roundabout Complete

The new Highway 212 roundabout at Morningside Drive in Glencoe is ready for traffic. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Thursday and MnDOT officials say crews will begin removing detour barriers this morning (Friday) and all-way access should be available by midday. The $5.1-million single-lane roundabout was a joint project between MnDOT, McLeod County, and […]

September 12, 2024

50th Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival

The Hutchinson Arts and Crafts Festival is celebrating 50 years this year. The festival is held at Library Square Park in Hutchinson and each year there’s a large selection of artists, crafters, food, and live music. Organizers say the event consistently brings in 12,000 plus attendee’s each year. For the past half-century, the festival has […]

September 12, 2024

Driver Seriously Injured in Sibley Co Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Sibley County Wednesday afternoon, about three miles north of Winthrop. The Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Jeffrey Albrecht Jr. of Mankato was taken to a local hospital and later airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Authorities say Albrecht was traveling east on […]

September 12, 2024

One Injured in McLeod Co Crash

One person was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash in McLeod County Tuesday morning, northwest of Glencoe. The Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old Robert Ruzicka of Hutchinson was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Authorities say the crash happened in the area of 155th Street and Koala Road, just before 7:30am. […]

September 12, 2024

Vote For “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The state Chamber of Commerce wants the public to vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota.” Thirty-two products have made it through the first round of the bracket-style competition. Votes for the second round of the competition will be accepted through Sunday. Products making it to the second round […]

September 12, 2024

Fifth Suspect Arrested/Charged in Montevideo Fight

A fifth suspect has now been charged in connection with a fight at Inn Like Flinns Bar in Montevideo over the Labor Day weekend that sent three people to hospitals for treatment of knife wounds. Thirty-two-year-old Eulin Saul Merlo Solis of Montevideo is charged with aiding and abetting first-degree assault and one count of third-degree […]

September 11, 2024

Trump/Harris Debate, Vance/Walz Up Next

(Learfield News/Philadelphia, PA) Clashes throughout as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump squared off last night (Tues) in Philadelphia in what might be their only debate before the November election. Hamline University analyst David Schultz says Harris not only introduced herself to voters but also succeeded in “rattling” Trump. Schultz said, “Whether […]

September 11, 2024

Governor Walz Proclaims Patriot Day

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In observance of the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed today (Wednesday) as Patriot Day and ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset […]