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October 7, 2026

Congressman Finstad Introduces Safeguarding Technology Legislation

(Washington, D.C.) – Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad has introduced legislation that would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing computers and printers from companies that are linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Finstad said, “It’s deeply concerning that well-known household names in the technology industry are closely affiliated with Communist China and pose significant cyber […]

October 6, 2026

ZIMMERMAN SENTENCED TO TWO LIFE SENTENCES

Randy Zimmerman has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her partner in November.  Zimmerman pled guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, murder with intent while committing a felony and murder while committing domestic abuse with a pattern of abuse.  Both of the 30-year life sentences will […]

October 6, 2026

Driver Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

A Willmar man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Monday afternoon near Willmar. The Sheriff’s Office says 85-year-old Robert Christensen was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment. Authorities say Christensen was traveling southbound on County Road 9 when the vehicle left the road, entered the ditch, and then struck a tree. […]

October 6, 2026

Boelter’s State Murder Trial Moved to May 2027

Vance Boelter’s state murder trial has been rescheduled for May 10, 2027, after his attorneys requested more time to review evidence. Hennepin County Judge Juan Hoyos approved the delay Monday after Boelter withdrew his demand for a speedy trial. The trial had been scheduled to begin November 2. Boelter has already been convicted in federal […]

October 5, 2026

Watertown Man on the Run in Meeker County

Meeker County authorities are searching for a Watertown man who fled from deputies twice Sunday afternoon in Dassel. Deputies stopped a vehicle just after 4pm in the 100 block of Third Street South. The driver, identified as 52-year-old Steven Oachs, initially gave deputies a false name before fleeing on foot into a cornfield. Oachs was […]

October 5, 2026

Boelter Back in Court on State Charges

(Minneapolis, MN) — Vance Luther Boelter is scheduled to appear in Hennepin County court today (Monday) for a hearing on a temporary gag order and a request to delay his state trial. A judge issued the temporary gag order last week, limiting public statements by Boelter, his attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses and potential witnesses. Boelter’s defense […]

October 5, 2026

Glencoe Woman Injured in McLeod County Crash

A Glencoe woman was injured in a rollover crash in McLeod County Saturday afternoon in Hassan Valley Township. The State Patrol says 24-year-old Lily Rodriguez was taken to Glencoe Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Rodriguez was traveling northbound on Highway 22 when the vehicle veered off the roadway and rolled just after 3pm. The […]

October 5, 2026

Eden Prairie Homecoming Game Set to Resume at 4 P.M.

Eden Prairie’s suspended homecoming football game against Minnetonka is scheduled to resume at 4 p.m. Monday, October 5, after Friday night’s shooting outside the stadium. Police say two St. Paul teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were wounded in the parking lot. Neither attends either school. Both are expected to recover, and the older teenager has […]

October 2, 2026

Spotty Saturday Showers, Brighter Sunday Across Minnesota

October 2, 2026 | Three-day forecast: Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4 Minnesota heads into the first weekend of October with a mix of sunshine and clouds Friday, scattered shower chances Saturday and brighter skies returning Sunday. Saturday will also bring stronger winds in some areas, but the National Weather Service expects generally light rainfall rather […]

October 2, 2026

Two Injured in Meeker County Crash

Two drivers were injured in a crash in Meeker County Thursday morning south of Dassel. The State Patrol says 37-year-old Bradley Weber of Hutchinson was taken to the Hutchinson ER for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 29-year-old Jordan Welsch of St. Cloud, suffered non-life-threatening injuries but did not require hospitalization. […]
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