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July 7, 2025

Tubers Rescued from Crow River in Wright County

(Learfield News/St. Michael, MN) — Wright County authorities say eight people are okay after flipping their tubes on the Crow River on the Fourth of July near St. Michael. Sheriff’s deputies found a man and boy hanging onto a tree branch and they were unable to swim to shore. Authorities say a total of two […]

July 3, 2025

“Operation Dry Water” Enforcement on Minnesota Lakes and Rivers

(Learfield News/Spring Park, MN) — The Minnesota DNR is stepping up water patrols this Fourth of July weekend to crack down on drunken and drugged boating. Lieutenant Eric Sullivan warns, “If you’re under the influence and operating a boat or vehicle, we will find you. There are no warnings and no second chances. You will […]

July 3, 2025

Federal Court Hearing Continues for Accused Lawmaker Assassin Boelter

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The federal court hearing for Vance Boelter of Green Isle continues today (Thurs) in St. Paul. The detention hearing was delayed Friday for the man charged in the killings of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter’s defense […]

July 2, 2025

MN State Trooper McClure Dies in Off-Duty Accident

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Mollie McClure of the St. Cloud District. Officials say McClure died in an off-duty accident on Waubay Lake in South Dakota. McClure had served with the State Patrol since October of 2021, and a video of her rescuing a baby […]

July 2, 2025

Man Hit by Pickup After Exiting Vehicle in Howard Lake

A Shakopee man was taken to the hospital after he got out of a vehicle and was then hit by a pickup in Howard Lake Tuesday afternoon. The State Patrol says 27-year-old Christopher Fasching was taken to HCMC in Minneapolis for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Fasching was a passenger in a vehicle […]

July 2, 2025

Meeker County Issues No Wake Zone Order

The Meeker County Board of Commissioners issued a temporary no wake zone on several county lakes. Those lakes include Arvilla, Big Swan, Erie, Manuella, Minnie Belle, Star Lake or any other lake that is at or above the lake’s ordinary high-water level. The no-wake is within 300 feet of the shore and requires watercraft to […]

July 1, 2025

Motorcycle Lane Splitting Now Legal in Minnesota

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – A new law taking effect today (7/1) makes lane splitting and lane filtering legal for motorcyclists in Minnesota—under specific conditions. Lane splitting allows a motorcycle to pass between vehicles moving in the same direction, as long as traffic is flowing and the rider stays under 25 miles per hour. Lane […]

June 30, 2025

Updated Road Closures in Renville County Due to Flooding

(Olivia, MN) – The following roads are closed due to flooding. Locations:  County Road 55/160th Street is closed from County Road 52/810th Avenue to County Road 81.  County Road 61/210th Street is closed one mile north of CSAH 17 and one mile south of CSAH 17/790th Avenue.  County Road 60/130th Street is […]

June 30, 2025

Driver Tased After Pursuit in Spicer

A driver was eventually tased and taken into custody after a slow-speed pursuit in Spicer Sunday evening. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle due to the registered owner and driver having an active felony arrest warrant. The vehicle pulled over initially however the driver would not exit the […]

June 30, 2025

Montevideo, Litchfield, Olivia Town Hall Meetings

Minnesota Republican lawmakers, Senator Andrew Lang of Olivia and Representative Scott Van Binsbergen of Montevideo will be co-hosting three town hall meetings on Tuesday (July 1). A press release says they’ll recap the 2025 legislative session and discuss what may be on the agenda for 2026 with constituents. Town Halls will be in Montevideo, Litchfield […]
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