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April 17, 2026

ICE Agent Charged After Allegedly Threatening Drivers

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — An ICE agent who worked in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge is now facing felony assault charges. Court records show 35-year-old Gregory Morgan Junior, of Temple Hills, Maryland, has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors say Morgan pointed a gun at two motorists while […]

April 16, 2026

Red Flag Warning for Parts of Southwest and West Central MN

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in portions of southwest and west central Minnesota, effective today (Thursday, April 16), from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. Affected counties include Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Pope, […]

April 16, 2026

Severe Weather Awareness Week/Tornado Drills

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and Minnesota public safety officials are reminding residents to get ready before storms hit. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Allison Farole says it’s important to know the difference between a tornado watch and a warning—calling a ‘watch’ a time to stay alert, and a […]

April 16, 2026

Motorcyclist Injured in Renville County Crash

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Renville County Tuesday evening about three miles north of Sacred Heart. The Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Tommie Nuesse of Sacred Heart was airlifted to HCMC for treatment of significant injuries. Authorities say he was traveling eastbound on County Road 11 when it appears he lost control of […]

April 15, 2026

INFANT TAKEN TO HOSPITAL IN BROWN COUNTY CRASH

The state patrol was called to a collision between a semi and a Jeep Cherokee at the intersection of Highway 14 and County Road 10 in Home Township Brown County  Wednesday afternoon shortly after 1 pm.  The Jeep was driven by 27-year-old Kayla Mae Christopherson of Sleepy Eye.  She wasn’t hurt but her infant passenger […]

April 15, 2026

Paisley Park Announces Lineup for Prince Celebration 2026

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) —  Paisley Park is out with the lineup for Prince Celebration 2026 on June 3rd through 7th. Prince’s former bands the New Power Generation and the Revolution are uniting for the first time at this year’s event. The list of performers also includes Chaka Khan, Morris Day, Sounds of Blackness, and special guests […]

April 15, 2026

First Officer at Scene of Annunciation Mass Shooting Honored

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The first officer to arrive at the scene of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School and Church is being honored by the Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police. Minneapolis Police Lieutenant Ryan Kelly received the Meritorious Service Award for his brave leadership, and selfless service on August 27th, 2025. Officials said […]

April 15, 2026

Gov Signs 3 Bills Including Bill to Honor Melissa Hortman

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz signed three bills into law Tuesday. One of the new laws honors late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman by renaming Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program after her. The governor said Hortman was a leader in solar energy and put Minnesota on the path to a clean energy future. […]

April 14, 2026

ACGC Superintendent Stepping Down

(KWLM/Grove City MN-) Atwater Cosmos Grove City Schools Superintendent Kip Lynk is stepping down. Lynk tells KWLM he’s been offered a job where he can work from home: Lynk says the school district is working with The Minnesota School Boards Association to find candidates: Former Superintendent John Regan resigned in the Spring of 2023, and […]

April 14, 2026

Storms Bring Tornadoes, Large Hail and Damaging Winds to Southern MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — The first bout of severe weather in southern Minnesota included tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds. The National Weather Service says a tornado was on the ground near Amboy in Blue Earth County around 6:25 Monday evening, and it damaged a farm building. A trained spotter shot video of a twister […]
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