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April 2, 2025

Winter Weather Cancellations – April 2

School Announcements- -ACGC Schools: CLOSING at 2 pm, No after school activities and kids are great day care is closing as well. -Litchfield Schools: CLOSING at 2 pm (Lake Ripley Elem) and 2:15 pm (Middle and High School)   Community Announcements- -Lenten Supper and Service for April 2nd are cancelled for this evening at Zion […]

April 2, 2025

Winter Storm Warnings & Weather Advisories Continue for Northern, Central MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Northern and northwestern Minnesota are under a winter storm warning through 7 p-m today (Wed) and a winter weather advisory is in effect for parts of western and central Minnesota. A few inches of wet snow already fell in places like Willmar, Red Wing, Hackensack, Isanti, and the Twin Cities. Forecasters […]

April 1, 2025

FEDERAL FUNDING CUTS BLAIMED FOR LAYOFFS AT MN. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The Minnesota Department of Health is laying off hundreds of employees in response to $220-million in federal funding cuts.  MDH sent layoff and separation notices to 170 workers whose positions were funded by terminated grants.  Notices will also be going to employees at risk for layoffs due to seniority rules.  Officials say an estimated 300 […]

April 1, 2025

Meeker County High-Speed Pursuit/Arrest

A 20-year-old rural Hillman man was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Meeker County that reached speeds of 100 miles an hour and covering over 30 miles. The Sheriff’s Office says at just after 2pm Monday, they were notified of a pursuit on northbound Highway 22 just south of Litchfield that was initiated by the […]

April 1, 2025

Gopher Womens Basketball beat Florida, will play for WBIT Championship

(Indianapolis, IN) — The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team has advanced to the championship game of the W-B-I-T after yesterday’s 66-52 semifinal victory over Florida. Four Golden Gophers scored in double figures, led by sophomore guard Grace Grocholski with 20 points. She was 4-for-6 from three-point range. Freshman Tori McKinney added 14 points, while […]

April 1, 2025

Twins still winless, get blasted by White Sox

(Chicago, IL) — The White Sox opened their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins with a dominant 9-0 win yesterday in Chicago. Former Twins lefty Martin Perez didn’t allow a hit and struck out nine batters over six innings to earn the win. Minnesota collected two hits in the seventh inning for their lone hits […]

April 1, 2025

Wild get a point, but lose in Shootout

(Newark, New Jersey) — The Wild got a point out of the Devils despite suffering a 3-2 shootout loss on Monday night in New Jersey. The Wild scored twice in the third period to pull the game even at 2-2 and force overtime including Matt Boldy’s 100th career goal with 2:08 left in the game. […]

April 1, 2025

Local Schedule – April 1

April 1- B Tennis-New Prague at Hutchinson Track-Hutchinson at MN State Mankato            

April 1, 2025

MnDOT Hosting Open House for Roundabout Project Near Brownton

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to attend an informal open house this week to learn more about the upcoming Highway 212 Brownton Roundabout Project. MnDOT will be constructing a roundabout at the Hwy 212 and Hwy 15 intersection near Brownton. Additionally, resurfacing will be completed at the Hwy 15 and railway […]

April 1, 2025

Distracted Driving Campaign Begins on MN Roads

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Law enforcement officers in Minnesota will be targeting distracted drivers starting today (Tues). Shannon Grabow with the state Office of Traffic Safety says, “drivers need to understand that multitasking behind the wheel is a myth. It simply doesn’t work. Distracted driving isn’t just careless. It’s simply selfish and dangerous.” In […]
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