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February 20, 2026

Minnesota Democrats Cheer Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs

(Washington, DC) — Minnesota Democrats are cheering the U-S Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump’s administration’s tariffs. Senator Amy Klobuchar said in a statement, “the Supreme Court finally affirmed what I have been saying for a year: President Trump’s reckless tariffs- which are costing families, farmers, and small businesses – are illegal.” Congresswoman […]

February 20, 2026

Three Injured in Stearns County Crash

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County Thursday evening near Paynesville. The State Patrol says the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles, 93-year-old Geraline Heitke and 91-year-old Ruby Elmhorst, both from Paynesville, were taken to Paynesville Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 36-year-old […]

February 20, 2026

Semi and MnDOT Plow Collided Head-on in Kandiyohi County

(Learfield News/Atwater MN) — No one is injured after a semi and a snowplow collided early Thursday morning in Kandiyohi County. The State Patrol says a MnDOT plow and semi crashed head-on just before 5 a.m. on Highway 12 near Atwater. The semi was eastbound on 12 when it crossed into the westbound lane. Emergency […]

February 19, 2026

3 Inches to 3 Feet of Snow in Parts of MN

Minnesotans are digging out today after the latest snowfall dumped anywhere from 3 inches to 3 feet. According to the National Weather Service, Hoveland in far northern Minnesota is reporting 38.6 inches of snow. In the southern part of the state… Waconia 7.7” Granite Falls 7” Glencoe 6” Chaska 5.9” Dassel 5.6” Willmar 5.5″ Howard […]

February 19, 2026

Bill to Keep ICE Agents Out of Schools Fails in Minnesota House Committee

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota House Education Policy Committee failed in its first attempt to pass a bill to keep ICE out of schools. It would have required agents to get a judicial warrant first. Republican Peggy Bennett of Albert Lea voted against it, saying state and local governments need better cooperation to […]

February 19, 2026

Winter Weather Cancellations – February 19

-ACGC Schools: 2 hours Late, Kids are Great Daycare also opens 2 hours Late -Annandale Schools: 2 hours late -BLHS Schools: 2 hours Late -BOLD Schools/St. Mary’s Bird Island: 2 hours Late -Cologne Academy: 2 hours Late -Cosmos Learning Center: 2 hours Late -Dassel Cokato Schools: 2 hours Late -EVW Schools: 2 hours Late -GFW […]

February 19, 2026

DNR EagleCam Shows Adult Incubating Egg in Nest

(Learfield News/Undated) – The Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam now shows adults sitting on an egg in the nest (Click here). Officials believe the egg was laid Sunday afternoon, and there could be more on the way. They say eagles usually lay their eggs a few days apart. Eggs normally hatch after 34 to 39 days of […]

February 19, 2026

Two Drivers Injured in McLeod County Crash

Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County involving a semi and and SUV Wednesday afternoon west of Hutchinson. The State Patrol says 56-year-old Darren Gjerset of Echo was driving the semi. Sixty-seven-year-old Kimberly Reinhart of Minnetrista was driving the SUV. Both were taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. […]

February 19, 2026

One Injured in Meeker County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle rear-end crash in Meeker County Wednesday afternoon south of Dassel. The State Patrol says 46-year-old Martha Gaye of Darwin was taken to Dassel ER for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 18-year-old Daniel Wehseler of Hutchinson, was not injured. The Patrol says the crash […]

February 19, 2026

Minnesota’s Midweek Storm Drops Up to 34 Inches on North Shore

(Undated) — A powerful midweek winter storm slammed Minnesota on Wednesday, burying parts of the North Shore under some of the heaviest snowfall of the season. The largest total came from Hovland, where a weather spotter measured a massive 34 inches of snow. Nearby communities also saw extreme accumulation, including Lutsen (24.5″), Little Marais (20″), […]
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