Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

June 5, 2026

MN Board of Animal Health Monitoring U.S. Case of New World Screwworm

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is closely monitoring the first U.S. case of New World Screwworm in 60 years in Texas. The flesh-eating parasite was found on a three-week-old calf. Senior Veterinarian Katie Cornille says,“It’s definitely something that’s worth maintaining awareness around. The fly itself doesn’t fly very far.  […]

June 4, 2026

McLeod County Deputy Accused of Assault/Threats at Grove City Bar

(KWLM/Grove City MN-) A McLeod County Deputy has been charged with felony counts of 2nd Degree Assault and Threats for allegedly holding a knife to the throat of a man at a bar in Grove City. The criminal complaint says 46-year-old David William Olson of Grove City got into a fight with a man at […]

June 4, 2026

Groundbreaking in Litchfield for Plant That Converts Waste into Renewable Energy

(Learfield News/Litchfield, MN) — There’s a groundbreaking ceremony today (Thurs 2pm) in Litchfield for a facility that will convert waste into renewable energy. Vanguard Renewables will operate the anaerobic digesting plant, and the energy will be delivered to CenterPoint Energy customers in Minnesota. Officials say the facility will divert more than 300 tons of organic […]

June 4, 2026

Driver Injured in McLeod County Crash

A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash in McLeod County Wednesday evening south of Brownton. The State Patrol says 64-year-old Laurie Slater of Hutchinson was taken to Glencoe Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Slater was driving northbound on Highway 15 when the vehicle collided with a construction sign at 30th […]

June 3, 2026

MINNESOTA REMINDS APPLICATORS OF JUNE DICAMBA RESTRICTIONS

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding applicators that state dicamba restrictions are now in effect. Over-the-top applications on dicamba-tolerant soybeans are prohibited after June 12th south of Interstate 94 and after June 30 north of I-94. Applications are also banned when temperatures exceed 85 degrees or when the forecast high is above 85. Officials […]

June 3, 2026

Wright County Drowning

Authorities say an 18-year-old from Watkins drowned while fishing on a Wright County lake Monday night. The Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Cameron Mertens. At just before 8:30pm, deputies responded to Pleasant Lake and discovered an overturned kayak near the public access. Witnesses said Mertens fell from the kayak while fishing about 75 to […]

June 3, 2026

Name Released in Meeker County Motorcycle Crash

The State Patrol has released the name of the  man that was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Friday evening on Highway 4 in Meeker County. Authorities were called shortly after 9 pm to the crash of a motorcycle driven by 25-year-old Kesniel Samuel Acuna Paralta. He was taken to North Memorial Hospital for treatment […]

June 2, 2026

Man Injured in Stearns County Chainsaw Accident

A Rockford man was injured when he was cut by the chainsaw he was operating while working at a site in Stearns County Monday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Eric Carlson had been cutting trees in the ditch southeast of Cold Spring when the chainsaw kicked back and cut his right leg. When first […]

June 2, 2026

Minnesota’s Original Constitution(s) On Display

(Learfield News/FOX 9/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s original constitution is on display at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Each week through July fifth, sections of the 169-year-old constitution will rotate. Minnesota is the only state with two signed constitutions. That was a result of a deep political divide between Republicans and Democrats.   […]

June 2, 2026

Baker, Van Binsbergen, and Lang to Host Town Hall in Willmar

WILLMAR, Minn. — Representative Dave Baker (R–Willmar), alongside Representative Scott Van Binsbergen and Senator Andrew Lang, will host a Legislative Town Hall and 2026 Session Recap on Wednesday morning (June 3). The town hall is from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Sibley Auditorium located on the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar. The event will provide community members with […]
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