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May 1, 2025

One Driver Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash in Meeker County

One driver was injured in a three-vehicle crash in Meeker County Wednesday afternoon south of Litchfield. The State Patrol says 73-year-old Nancy Putzier of Litchfield was taken to Litchfield Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 22 at 230th Street just before 5pm. The drivers and passengers in […]

May 1, 2025

Missing Carver County Man Found in Canada River

(Learfield News/Ontario, Canada) — A missing Carver County man may have drowned while trying to cross into Canada by a river. International Falls police reported 59-year-old Michael Tjosaas of Mayer as missing in late December. His car was found in Koochiching County two weeks later, along with a kayak purchase, but no kayak was found. […]

April 30, 2025

BOLD SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO SEARCH FOR NEW SUPERINTENDENT

The BOLD School Board voted to search for a new superintendent Monday.  The board rescinded action to negotiate a new contract with current Superintendent Jim Menton and go ahead with searching for a replacement.  The district is trying to overcome an approximately $700,000 budget deficit this year.  A criminal investigation is underway after the district’s […]

April 30, 2025

Body of Missing Wisconsin Woman Found in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Chippewa Falls, WI) — Authorities in western Wisconsin say the body of a Chippewa Falls woman missing for nearly nine years has been found near St. Cloud, Minnesota. Police said 22-year-old Shannah Boiteau went missing on June 22nd, 2016. The national database for missing persons reports Boiteau and her boyfriend were driving to California […]

April 29, 2025

Craig Running for U.S. Senate

Rep. Angie Craig today (Tuesday) officially announced she is running for Minnesota’s soon-to-open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced earlier this year she wouldn’t be seeking reelection in the 2026 election. Democrats Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen are also running for […]

April 29, 2025

Storms Bring Heavy Rains, Large Hail and a Tornado to MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Severe thunderstorms packing heavy rains, damaging winds, large hail, and at least one tornado rumbled across Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service reports a tornado damaged a farm west of Kenyon in Rice County just before 6 pm. Strong winds destroyed a barn and silo and tipped over […]

April 28, 2025

DRIVER KILLED IN VEHICLE VS TRACTOR NEAR REDWOOD FALLS

Authorities in southwest Minnesota are investigating a deadly car crash and fire near Redwood Falls.  The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office says an SUV went off Highway 19 late Sunday night, crashed into a parked tractor and both vehicles caught fire.  Firefighters put out the fire and found the driver dead inside the SUV.  Investigators are […]

April 28, 2025

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Forecasters say a couple rounds of thunderstorms today (Mon) could bring severe weather to Minnesota. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Griesinger says the main threat will be late this afternoon and evening. He says the greatest risk of severe storms will likely be in the southern half of the state, from […]

April 28, 2025

Willmar Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash

A Willmar man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Wabasha County Saturday afternoon. The State Patrol says 56-year-old Troy Rutz was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Rutz was traveling westbound on Highway 60 when he lost control of the motorcycle and struck a guard rail at […]

April 28, 2025

Traffic Sign Replacement Begins in South Central and Southwest MN

MANKATO, Minn. – The replacement of traffic signs which are at the end of their service lives will begin today (Monday, April 28) along several highways in southcentral and southwest Minnesota. Officials with MnDOT say traffic signs located on various highways in Blue Earth, Jackson, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Nobles, Rock, Sibley, and Waseca counties will be […]
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