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March 27, 2026

McLeod County Attorney Announces Run for Reelection

McLeod County Attorney Ryan Hansch has announced he’s running for reelection this fall. In a statement announcing his bid, Hansch said “It is an honor and privilege to serve as County Attorney and I thank the citizens of McLeod County for the opportunity to continue to serve in this important capacity.  As County Attorney, I […]

March 27, 2026

Willmar Brings Down Inoperable Wind Turbines

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) Willmar’s two wind turbines are coming down, having been inoperable since 2024. But, faulty explosives used to do so only brought down the south tower, leaving the north standing. While waiting for more explosives, Kevin Marti of Willmar Municipal Utilities says crews are dismantling and recycling debris from the south tower, saying […]

March 26, 2026

REPORT OF GUNSHOTS IN COURTLAND

New Ulm Police are assisting the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office after a report of gunshots in Courtland early Saturday morning.  The Sheriff’s Office provided police with a description of the vehicle, which was located coming into New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 37.  Police stopped the truck, which was being driven by a 21-year-old Sleepy […]

March 26, 2026

Torgelson Running in MN House District 16A

OLIVIA — Former Renville County Attorney David Torgelson of Olivia announced he is running as the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives 16A seat. The West Central Tribune reports Torgelson received the party endorsement on March 21 in Willmar. Torgelson said in an interview that his campaign will focus on affordability for district residents, his ability […]

March 26, 2026

Man Charged for Shooting Threats at SCSU

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) – A 29 year old St. Cloud State University student faces four charges, two are felonies, after allegedly threatening to shoot people on campus. Police responded Monday afternoon after a student made violent threats. Court records say the suspect, Romello Lloyd, confronted another student in a skyway. He accused a fraternity of orchestrating […]

March 25, 2026

Hutchinson Fraud Investigation/Jury Duty Scam

A Hutchinson woman was the target of one of the latest scams going around. Last week, the woman reported to Hutchinson Police that she received a phone call from someone claiming to be from McLeod County and told her that she had a warrant out for her arrest for missing jury duty. The caller stated […]

March 25, 2026

Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Students at St. Cloud State

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) —  A 29-year-old man is accused of threatening to shoot students at St.Cloud State University. St. Cloud Police received a report about a student threatening others Monday afternoon on campus. Officers later located the suspect and said he was carrying a handgun and had a fake gun. The man was arrested pending […]

March 24, 2026

PD Investigating Shots Fired in Willmar

Willmar police are investigating a shooting incident that was reported early this morning (Tuesday). According to a news release, at 4am, police were called to an address in the 300 Block of Litchfield Avenue Southeast on a report of shots fired. On arrival, officers processed the scene and found shell casings and suspected bullet holes […]

March 24, 2026

Representative Fischbach Named “Small Business Deduction Champion”

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has been named a “Small Business Deduction Champion” by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB says Fischbach helped secure the now-permanent 20-percent Small Business Deduction, which protects more than 33 million small business owners from a major tax increase and gives them long-term stability. Fischbach […]

March 24, 2026

One Injured in Stearns County Crash

One driver was injured in a rear-end crash in Stearns County Monday morning south of Richmond. The Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Luke Haan of Eden Valley had to be extricated from his vehicle but was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Authorities say Haan was driving a Chevy Express Van eastbound on County Road […]
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