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August 28, 2024

Vance, Walz, Trump, Harris, Hit the Campaign Trail

(Learfield News/Undated) — Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance campaigns today (Wed) in neighboring Wisconsin. Vance will be in the Green Bay area, talking about the economy, inflation, and energy. His Democratic rival, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks at the International Firefighters Association Convention in Boston, then goes to Savannah, Georgia to kick off a bus […]

August 28, 2024

One Injured in Chippewa Co Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi truck and a pickup in Chippewa County Tuesday morning in Clara City. The State Patrol says 65-year-old Dale Robinson of Currie was driving the pickup and was taken to Rice Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The semi truck driver, 34-year-old Benjamin Ruther of […]

August 28, 2024

Stearns County Building Fire

A barn was damaged by fire in Stearns County Monday night. At just before 11pm, the sheriff’s office received a call of a barn on fire at 31862 Co Rd 18, in North Fork Township. The caller said they could see flames inside the barn, which had cows inside. The homeowner, 58-year-old Brian Kollman, entered […]

August 27, 2024

Severe MN Storms Pack Damaging Winds & Hail

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Parts of the state are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and hail moved across central and southern Minnesota Monday night. The National Weather Service is reporting 65 mile-per-hour wind gusts in Silver Lake, 63 miles an hour in Eden Prairie, and 62 in the Willmar area. One-point-75-inch hail […]

August 27, 2024

Gas Prices Dropping

(ABC News) Gas prices are dropping to the point where it’s real savings for Americans because of less demand for oil globally. Compared to a year ago at this time, Americans are now paying 50 cents a gallon less on average for regular unleaded. If you have a 16 gallon tank which is normal for […]

August 26, 2024

Photos: “Wall That Heals” in Hutchinson

The Wall That Heals made a stop in Hutchinson for public viewing last week and over this past weekend. The stop in Hutchinson was the only stop in Minnesota during this tour. Below are some photos.          

August 26, 2024

Heat Warnings for Central/Southern MN

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The National Weather Service says excessive heat will linger across central and southern Minnesota today (Mon). Forecasters say today will be sunny and hot, with a high in the low 90s and heat index values over 100 degrees. An excessive heat warning has been issued for this afternoon and this evening […]

August 26, 2024

Two Injured in McLeod Co Crash

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County Saturday night, east of Cedar Mills. The State Patrol says the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles, 24-year-old Elizabeth Wong of New Ulm and 30-year-old Jose Montoya of New Ulm, were taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver […]

August 26, 2024

“No Wake” Emergency Lifted on Stearns Co Lake

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office has removed the temporary emergency no wake for all of North Browns Lake that was put in place in mid-August. Officials say a visual review of the lake was made last week and the decision was made to remove the emergency no wake. While water levels remain high, the Sheriff’s […]

August 23, 2024

Harris Accepts Presidential Nomination

(Chicago, IL) — The Democratic National Convention wrapped up Thursday night in Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the party’s presidential nomination. Harris thanked President Joe Biden, her family, and her running mate, Minnesota’s governor. She told the roaring crowd of D-N-C delegates, ” And to coach Tim Walz….you are going to be an […]
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