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March 21, 2025

Flu Numbers Continue to Decline in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity is declining in Minnesota but the season isn’t over yet. The state Department of Health is reporting 11 more flu-related deaths the week of March 15th. A total of 320 people have died of influenza complications this season including two children. There were 128 hospitalizations which is down from […]

March 20, 2025

Hutchinson to Revisit Allowing Chickens in Town

On Tuesday (March 25), the Hutchinson City Council will again be discussing whether or not to allow residents to raise chickens in town. City Administrator Matt Jaunich: Jaunich says a variety of concerns have prevented the council from changing the ordinance: Jaunich says while Tuesday’s discussion does not involve a public hearing, pubic input is […]

March 20, 2025

Eichorn Resigns from State Senate

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Republican Senator Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids has signed a resignation letter effective today (Thursday). That’s according to Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks. In a phone call with Governor Walz, Johnson confirmed the resignation letter had been received and accepted. Eichorn is facing federal charges for […]

March 20, 2025

Driver Injured in Meeker Co Crash

A driver was injured in a Meeker County crash just after midnight this morning (Thursday) near Litchfield. The Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Daniel Minton of rural Litchfield was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The crash happened at the intersection of CSAH 1 and 255th Street. Authorities say a pickup truck […]

March 20, 2025

Bock, Said Guilty on All Counts for FOF Fraud

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and Minneapolis restaurant co-owner Salim Said have been found guilty by a federal jury on all counts. The five-week-long case detailed accusations against the two for conspiring to steal $250 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bock was found guilty […]

March 20, 2025

Renville County Woman Injured in UTV Crash

A Renville County woman was injured in a UTV crash Tuesday evening northwest of Morton. The Sheriff’s Office says 75-year-old Edna Wertish of rural Morton had to be extricated from the vehicle and was taken to Centra Care-Redwood Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Authorities say Wertish was traveling eastbound on 720th Avenue in Henryville […]

March 19, 2025

Litchfield Man Adds 3rd Violent Felony to Accusations

(Learfield News/Meeker County, MN) — A Litchfield man now faces a third charge of committing a violent felony within a year in Meeker County. Twenty-six-year-old Tre Ertl is accused of attempted second-degree murder and more for helping attack a man with an axe and baseball bat during a robbery in Litchfield in March 2024; attempted […]

March 19, 2025

Calls to Resign, Republican Sen. Eichorn Accused of Trying to Solicit a Minor

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) — Legislators are demanding a Republican state senator to resign after his arrest for attempting to solicit sex from a minor. Bloomington Police say detectives spoke to 40-year-old Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids, who thought he was talking to a 16-year-old girl. Authorities arranged to meet Eichorn on Monday and arrested him […]

March 19, 2025

Two Injured in Stearns Co Crash

A driver and his passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County Monday morning near Melrose. The Sheriff’s Office says 79-year-old Leroy Theisen and 22-year-old Logan King, both from Burtrum, were taken to Melrose Hospital for treatment. Authorities say Theisen attempted to turn left onto County Road 13 from County Road 17 when […]

March 18, 2025

Klobuchar and Smith Meeting with Poultry Producers on Bird Flu in Willmar

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — U-S Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are meeting with poultry producers today (Tues 2:30pm) in Willmar to talk about the response to highly pathogenic avian influenza. The senators are also visiting a turkey barn impacted by bird flu and will discuss the USDA’s recent strategy rollout, ongoing biosecurity challenges, and […]
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