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May 20, 2025

Legislature Adjourns Before Passing State Budget, Special Session Looms

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The 2025 legislative session came to an end late Monday night with a lot of work still on the table for Minnesota lawmakers. The House and Senate passed the $1.35 billion State and Local Government and Elections Budget bill. It funds the legislature, other government agencies and the costs to […]

May 20, 2025

Railroad Crossing Closure in Raymond

A railroad crossing in Raymond will be closed beginning today (Tuesday). The Kandiyohi County Public Works Department has been notified that BNSF Railway crews will be closing and working on the railroad crossing on County Road 7. The crossing is expected to re-open Thursday morning. The department is advising drivers to use alternate routes.   […]

May 20, 2025

ROCORI School Fundraising Scam

(Learfield News/Cold Spring, MN) — ROCORI Area Schools warn area businesses about a scam involving homecoming t-shirts. The scam involves a person calling businesses about collecting donations for t-shirts to be thrown into the crowd at ROCORI’s homecoming events. The caller uses the name of a student activity advisor to appear to be legitimate. The […]

May 19, 2025

Olivia Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Knife Assault and Threats

Olivia, MN — The Renville County Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against 26-year-old Alejandro Vela II of Olivia in connection with a violent incident that occurred on May 14. According to the criminal complaint filed in Renville County District Court, Vela is charged with:  Assault in the Second Degree (Felony)  Threats of Violence (Felony)  […]

May 19, 2025

Suspect in Custody in Willmar Shooting Death

WILLMAR — A juvenile suspect is in custody in the May 12 shooting death of a juvenile male in Willmar. The West Central Tribune reports Willmar Police Capt. Michael Anderson says a male juvenile was arrested and taken into custody around 2 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was transported to Prairie Lakes Youth Programs in Willmar, where […]

May 19, 2025

Two Injured in Kandiyohi Co Motorcycle Crash

Two people were injured when their motorcycles collided in Kandiyohi County Friday evening in New London. The State Patrol says 44-year-old Ruth Olson of Wabasso and 44-year-old Phillip Hannan of Bigelow were taken to Paynesville Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says both motorcycles were northbound on Highway 23 near County Road 40 […]

May 19, 2025

Fischbach Introduces Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — A bill introduced by Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach aims to encourage more law enforcement recruitment. It would provide federal grants to students pursuing their first law enforcement degree. The applicant would be required to serve as a full-time officer for four years after completing their studies. Fischbach says the Law Enforcement […]

May 16, 2025

Three Injured in Sibley Co Crash

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Sibley County Wednesday evening east of Gibbon. The Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile from Moltke was driving a car westbound on Highway 19 when it collided with a car driven by 30-year-old Jenna Grunewald of Winthrop. The juvenile driver also had a juvenile passenger. Despite the […]

May 16, 2025

Federal Judge Orders Man Detained By ICE Be Released

(Learfield News/Marshall, MN) — A federal judge has ordered the release of a Marshall man that ICE had detained. Aditya Harsono, a 34-year-old from Indonesia, was arrested at his job in a Marshall hospital in March, just days after his student visa was revoked without his knowledge. The judge’s ruling stated that Harsono’s arrest violated […]

May 15, 2025

Peace Officers Memorial Day

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff today (Thursday) in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The governor has proclaimed today as Peace Officers Memorial Day and this week as Police Week in […]
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