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May 2, 2025

Morris Man Dies After Colliding with Train

(Learfield News/Hancock, MN) — A Morris man was killed when the SUV he was driving and a BNSF train collided near an intersection. The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon near Hancock. The SUV driven by 49-year-old Edgar Rios was headed east when the collision occurred. He died at […]

May 1, 2025

Fatal Stearns County Farm Accident

A man is dead after being pinned under a large corn planter in Stearns County Tuesday evening, northeast of Brooten. The Sheriff’s Office says two people were working on the planter, which was having hydraulic issues, when it’s believed the hydraulic system failed causing the planter to suddenly lower onto 46-year-old Eric Segaar of Brooten. […]

May 1, 2025

Adopt a Highway Volunteers Remove Nearly 29,000 Bags of Trash in 2024 from Minnesota Highways

The Minnesota Department of Transportation appreciates the hard work of thousands of Adopt a Highway volunteers statewide who help keep Minnesota roadsides clean and free of litter each year and we invite more people to join this important program, and motorists are reminded to give volunteers plenty of safe space to work. During 2024, Adopt […]

May 1, 2025

Speeding, Distracted Driving Crackdown Begins

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota are increasing patrols starting today (Thursday) cracking down on things like speeding and distracted driving. Mike Hanson with the Department of Public Safety says 479 people lost their lives on Minnesota roads last year, the second highest total in 20 years. The department says they will specifically target speed and […]

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 […]
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