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January 22, 2026

Vice President Vance Coming to Minnesota

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Vice President J.D. Vance is coming to Minnesota today (Thurs 11am) and is expected to meet with immigration agents. The vice president is also scheduled to participate in a roundtable discussion and speak with local leaders. Vance is coming to Minneapolis during the Operation Metro Surge immigration crackdown. Mayor Jacob Frey […]

January 22, 2026

Carver County Fined Over $16,000 for Stormwater Violations

(Learfield News/Chaska, MN) — Carver County paid a 16,233-dollar fine after a 2025 construction project in Chaska violated stormwater permit requirements. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, investigators found sediment-laden runoff entered a nearby stream, and required erosion controls were not in place. The county also submitted an incomplete stormwater pollution prevention plan and […]

January 21, 2026

SHERIFF’S OFFICE LIFTING VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ON AREA LAKES

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is lifting restrictions on Sleepy Eye Lake and Lake Hanska.  As of 2 pm Wednesday, Sleepy Eye Lake is open to snowmobile and ATV/UTV traffic only.  Starting Friday at 1 pm, both Sleepy Eye Lake and Lake Hanska will be open to all vehicle traffic.  The sheriff’s office reminds you […]

January 21, 2026

Winter Weather Cancellations – January 21

-Hutchinson Schools:  CLOSING 1 hour early today, No Evening Activities. -Sibley East Schools: NOW CLOSED.  No PM Preschool or Evening Activities.  Cub Care is closing at 2:45 pm. -BLHS Schools: NOW CLOSED -BOLD Schools: NOW CLOSED -Cosmos Learning Center:  NOW CLOSED -GFW Schools: NOW CLOSED -Litchfield Schools: Dismissing 2 hours early.  No Evening Activities.  DCK […]

January 21, 2026

Willmar City Council Hears From Residents on ICE Concerns

(Learfield News/KWLM/Willmar, MN) — Residents told the Willmar City Council on Tuesday night that they fear and resent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city, saying people are being stopped because of the color of their skin, despite the agency’s stated focus on criminal offenders. Mayor Doug Reese addressed the audience before the open […]

January 21, 2026

Kandiyohi County Board Approves Pursuing Local Option Sales Tax

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board split 3-2 Tuesday in voting to pursue implementation of a 0.5% local option sales tax to fund two county building projects. The West Central Tribune reports the approved resolution supports the county’s request to the Minnesota Legislature for authority to impose the tax that is estimated to raise $105 million over 25 […]

January 21, 2026

Pickup Breaks Through Ice on Stearns County Lake

Two people are okay after the pickup they were in partially broke through the ice on a Stearns County lake this past weekend. The Sheriff’s Office says the front end of the pickup broke through the ice on Lake Kroronis Saturday afternoon near the Veterans Park Access. Thirty-three-year-old Kyle Vierzba of Montrose and 52-year-old Shawn […]

January 20, 2026

Minnesotans Should Keep a Winter Survival Kit in Your Vehicle

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesotans can stay safer on the roads by keeping a winter survival kit in their vehicle. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Deputy Director Kevin Reed says the kit should include supplies you’d need if you become stranded in cold temperatures for an extended period of time. He recommends something to […]

January 20, 2026

Fatal Litchfield Fire

(Litchfield MN-) Two people are dead after a fire in Litchfield early Monday morning. The Litchfield Police Department says at just after 2am, emergency and fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 400 Block of South Austin Avenue. According to a press release, the structure was an attached garage and residence, which were […]

January 20, 2026

Coldest Air of Season Arrives in Minnesota This Week

(Chanhassen, MN) — It’s been chilly for a few days in Minnesota, but the coldest air of the season arrives late Thursday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Dunleavy says Friday is going to be frigid. He says the forecasted high temperatures will be minus-10 degrees in the Twin Cities and 20-below zero in northwestern and […]
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