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April 24, 2025

New Auburn Man Found Guilty of Domestic Assault, Kidnapping

(Learfield News/Stillwater, MN) — A New Auburn man has been found guilty of kidnapping, domestic assault by strangulation, and criminal sexual conduct. David Powers testified in his defense on Friday, but when the trial resumed Monday, he failed to return for cross-examination by the prosecution. The verdict came on Tuesday without Powers present. An arrest […]

April 24, 2025

Hutchinson Motorcycle Crash

The State Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that happened in Hutchinson Wednesday evening. The Patrol says a 37-year-old Silver Lake man was driving northbound on Highway 15 when he lost control of the motorcycle and hit a curb near South Grade Road. The crash happened just after 6pm. Additional details have not been released. […]

April 23, 2025

ST. PETER MAN ARRESTED, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PLANNING MASS CASUALTY EVENT

Mankato and St. Peter police along with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating after a St. Peter man was arrested because police believe he may have been planning a mass casualty event.  Documents show Mankato police were called to a Mankato business after a man entered the store wearing a heavy winter coat, […]

April 23, 2025

Willmar Man Sentenced in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) A Willmar man has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for driving drunk and killing a pedestrian in 2023. Kandiyohi County Judge Stephen Wentzell Tuesday sentenced 34-year-old Paulo Portillo to 75 months in prison on a conviction of a charge of Criminal Vehicular Homicide-Leaving the Scene of an Accident. […]

April 22, 2025

Driver Escapes Injury in Sibley Co Crash

A Howard Lake man escaped injury in a one-vehicle crash in Sibley County Monday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says 37-year-old Benjamin Prochaska was traveling southbound on 311th Avenue just south of 206th Street in Faxon Township when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled in the ditch. The vehicle sustained heavy disabling damage. The crash […]

April 22, 2025

First Ocean-Going Ship Arrives in Duluth Harbor

(Learfield News/Duluth, MN) — The Duluth Seaway Port Authority has officially welcomed the first ocean-going vessel of the 2025 shipping season. The Federal Nagara passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge around 6 o’clock Monday morning. Officials say the saltie departed Germany in late March, carrying manufactured machinery headed for Duluth and then headed for a […]

April 22, 2025

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Pope Francis

[ST. PAUL, MN] – In accordance with an order signed Monday by President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota until sunset on the day of interment, to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. […]

April 21, 2025

Walz Appoints Staples to Fill First Judicial District Vacancy

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz announced the appointment of Kelly Staples as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Staples will replace the Honorable David L. Knutson and will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County. “It is my privilege to appoint Kelly Staples to the Dakota County bench,” said Governor Walz. “Her wealth of family […]

April 21, 2025

MN Legislature Returns from Easter/Passover Break

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota lawmakers return to the State Capitol today (Monday) following the Easter/Passover break. Passing a two-year state budget and a bonding bill are among the top priorities for the legislature. The House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to take up the 172-million-dollar agriculture finance bill this afternoon. Only a […]

April 21, 2025

Pope Francis Dies

(ABC News) Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88. Francis’ death this morning (Monday) comes after a series of worsening health problems, including a respiratory crisis that left him in critical condition in recent months. The […]
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