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March 31, 2025

Man From Marshall Dies after Being Hit by Vehicle in Scott County

A man from Marshall is dead after being struck by a vehicle early Friday morning on Highway 169 in Scott County. The State Patrol says 25-year-old Firaol Merbratu was hit around 6am in Jackson Township. The Patrol says a vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 169 near Old Brickyard Road and the driver maneuvered to […]

March 31, 2025

Pilot Killed/Home Destroyed in Brooklyn Park Plane Crash

(Learfield News/Brooklyn Park, MN) — The pilot killed in a plane crash Saturday in Brooklyn Park is believed to be U.S. Bank chief administration officer Terry Dolan. NTSB investigator Tim Sorensen told reporters the preliminary information says there was one individual onboard but would not confirm the victim’s identity. The Hennepin County medical examiner will […]

March 31, 2025

Date Set for Governor’s State of the State Address

Governor Tim Walz has announced when he’ll give his State of the State Address to Minnesota. It will be held on Wednesday, April 23, in front of a joint session of the Minnesota State Legislature. The address will begin at 7 p.m. and will be delivered from the State Capitol House Chamber.       […]

March 28, 2025

MACCRAY School Board Selects Superintendent

The MACCRAY School District has selected Adam Holm as its new superintendent. He’s currently Director of Community Education with the St. Cloud Area School District. The school board will be conducting negotiations with Holm and a contract is expected to be approved by the school board at a March 31 board meeting. The pending start date for Holm […]

March 27, 2025

MN’s 1st Measles Case of 2025

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C) — Washington, D.C., health officials have confirmed Minnesota’s first measles case of the year. A Minnesota man who tested positive for the virus had visited multiple locations while contagious, including a health clinic in D.C. on March 22nd. That comes after a nationwide resurgence of measles outbreaks. Officials believe many people were […]

March 27, 2025

Driver Arrested After Chase in Renville County

A driver was arrested after a high-speed chase in Renville County Tuesday evening that began in Olivia. At just before 6:30pm, an Olivia Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near Hwy 212 and 14th St in Olivia for speeding and illegal passing. The vehicle initially pulled over and stopped but the driver […]

March 26, 2025

Hutchinson Looking at Allowing Raising Chickens in Town

The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night began discussion on whether to change the city ordinance to allow residents to raise chickens. The question has been brought before the council several times but has always been denied for lack of support. This time may be different. Many supporters were on hand at the meeting and council […]

March 26, 2025

Walz Makes Changes to State Work from Home Policy

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is announcing a change to the state’s work-from-home policy. Beginning June 1st, most state agency employees will be required to work in-person for at least 50 percent of their scheduled workdays. Walz says, “Having more state employees in the office means that collaboration can happen more quickly […]

March 26, 2025

Gov Announces Special Election in Senate District 6

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz has issued a writ of special election to fill the current vacancy in Senate District 6 in Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca Counties. Former Republican Senator Justin Eichorn vacated this seat following his resignation last week. Eichorn is facing federal charges following his arrest in a prostitution […]

March 25, 2025

E-Z Pass/Toll Scam

Scammers are sending fake messages pretending to be MnDOT, Minnesota E-ZPass, or other tolling agencies. MnDOT officials say the messages claim you owe money and direct you to a payment link, but it’s a scam. Officials say they will never text or email you asking for personal or sensitive information. For your security, MnDOT does […]
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