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June 27, 2025

Boelter’s Wife Releases Statement

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) – The wife of Vance Boelter is out with her first statement since he was charged with the murders of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Jenny Boelter says, “On behalf of my children and myself, I want to express our […]

June 26, 2025

Renville County Roads Closed, Due to Flooding

(Olivia, MN) Flooding has caused officials in Renville County to close some roads until further notice. The following roads are closed due to flooding: County Road 55/160th Street is closed from County Road 52/810th Avenue to County Road 81. County Road 61/210th Street is closed one mile north of CSAH 17 and one mile south […]

June 26, 2025

14-YEAR-OLD CRASHES, ARRESTED NEAR NEW ULM

The state patrol is investigating an incident that started in Lafayette Township and ended near New Ulm Wednesday evening.  Authorities say a trooper stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe on Highway 15 and 330th Street  at 5:55 pm for speeding and no front license plate.  Authorities say the juvenile driver stopped, but eventually fled. The trooper pursued […]

June 26, 2025

Tornadoes/Heavy Rain Reported

(Learfield News) The National Weather Service is looking into least a half dozen tornado reports in southern and southeastern Minnesota. Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein says rotation was first spotted Wednesday near Alden and Hartland in Freeborn County. There were also reports of tornadoes on the ground in Zumbro Falls, Lake City, and Hokah in southeastern Minnesota. […]

June 26, 2025

Missing Meeker County Teen Found

Authorities in Meeker County have canceled an alert for a teen that was reported missing in March. The Sheriff’s Office says 15-year-old Alexavier Flores has been located and is safe. Flores was last seen on March 26, 2025 after being dropped off by the bus at his school in Grove City.        

June 25, 2025

Special Tribute for Jacob Wetterling

(Learfield News/St. Joseph, MN) — A memorial dedication honoring Jacob Wetterling will be held today (WED) at 6 p.m. at Klinefelter Park in St. Joseph. In 1999, the community planted trees in the park to remember both Wetterling and Officer Brian Klinefelter. A donated boulder, known as Jacob’s Rock, marks the space. The Wetterling family […]

June 25, 2025

One Hospitalized in 3-Vehicle Crash in Meeker County

One driver was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash in Meeker County Tuesday morning in Kingston. The State Patrol says the driver of an SUV, 72-year-old Susan Drury of Milaca, was taken to Hutchinson Health for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of another SUV, 27-year-old Calvin Bentz of Roseville, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but was not […]

June 25, 2025

Mobility Scooter Rider Injured in Sibley Co Crash

The driver of a mobility scooter was injured in a collision with an SUV in Sibley County Tuesday afternoon in Winthrop. The State Patrol says 53-year-old Amy Swanson of Winthrop was taken to New Ulm Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says both vehicles were eastbound on Highway 19 near Main Street […]

June 24, 2025

Baker, Van Binsbergen, Lang Town Hall in Willmar

State Representatives Dave Baker and Scott Van Binsbergen and State Senator Andrew Lang are hosting a town hall in Willmar this week. They’ll be discussing the 2025 legislative session and hear thoughts, questions, concerns, and priorities from constituents. All are welcome to attend and coffee will be provided. The town hall is being held Thursday […]

June 24, 2025

HORTMANS, DOG TO LIE IN STATE AT CAPITOL

Governor Walz says Melissa and Mark Hortman will lie in State Friday at the Capitol.  They will be joined by their golden retriever, Gilbert.  Former House Speaker Hortman will be the first woman and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans to lie in state at the Capitol.  The public can pay their respects from noon […]
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