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February 3, 2026

Secretary of State Simon Calls GOP Voter Integrity Bill ‘Irresponsible Stunt’

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling congressional Republicans’ Minnesota Voter Integrity Act an, “irresponsible stunt.” Simon says in a statement that it would actively damage the security of our elections by threatening to starve Minnesota of critical federal funds that help protect our election infrastructure from harm or attack. […]

February 3, 2026

Authorities Seeking More Information on Abduction of Zimmerman Girl

(Learfield News/Zimmerman, MN) — Authorities in Sherburne County are seeking more information about the man accused of abducting a seven-year-old girl in Zimmerman. Twenty-eight-year-old Joseph Bragg is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault for the January 21st incident. Investigators say he communicated with parents on social media offering to provide nanny or daycare services. Anyone […]

February 3, 2026

MN DHS launches “Minnesota Revalidate” to Combat Medicaid Fraud

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State health officials are launching a new effort called “Minnesota Revalidate” to crack down on Medicaid fraud. The Department of Human Services plans to re-screen every one of the more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk programs by the end of May. Deputy Commissioner John Connolly says DHS is […]

February 3, 2026

DHS Secretary Noem Calls for Body Cams on ICE Agents in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says all immigration agents in Minnesota will start wearing body-worn cameras. President Donald Trump told reporters he supports Noem’s move, saying, “I think they generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening.” Governor Tim Walz said on […]

February 3, 2026

ATV Breaks Through Ice on Meeker County Lake

An ATV broke through the ice on a Meeker County Lake Sunday afternoon. At 2:45pm, the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an ATV that had broken through the ice on Belle Lake near the access on 163rd Street in Ellsworth Township. The driver, a juvenile male, reported that while returning to shore, […]

February 2, 2026

State Lawyers Weigh Unprecedented Prosecution of Federal Agents

(Learfield News/Undated) — Attorneys for the State of Minnesota are considering an unprecedented legal move: prosecuting federal law enforcement agents. There is no modern example of a state filing criminal charges against federal officers for the use of deadly force without cooperation from the federal government. If charges are pursued, the cases would likely hinge […]

February 2, 2026

Water Carnival Committee Seeking Nominations for Woman of the Year, Mr. Hutchinson, and Candidates for Miss Hutchinson

The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival Committee is seeking nominations for the next Woman of the Year, Mr. Hutchinson, and Candidates for Miss Hutchinson. The Woman of the Year and Mr. Hutchinson honors will be presented during the Water Carnival to celebrate individuals whose leadership, compassion, and service have made a meaningful and lasting impact on […]

February 2, 2026

Two Injured in Meeker County Crash

A driver and her passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Meeker County Saturday morning north of Dassel. The State Patrol says 43-year-old Emily Richter and 61-year-old Roger Richter of Dassel received non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Emily was not transported but Roger Richter was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment. The driver of […]

February 2, 2026

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

A driver was injured in a one-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Sunday afternoon south of Willmar. The State Patrol says 79-year-old Alice Baldwin of Sacred Heart was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says she was traveling northbound on Highway 71 when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled near […]

February 2, 2026

More Vehicles Break Through Area Lake Ice

A couple more vehicles partially broke through area lake ice recently. On Thursday evening, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to a pickup that had gone through the ice on Horseshoe Lake near Eastway Court in Munson Township. The caller said the driver, 30-year-old Joshua Blommer of Richmond, escaped without injury.   On Saturday night, […]
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