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January 22, 2026

Vikings extend Flores

(Eagan, MN/Minnesota News Network) — Brian Flores is close to returning to the Minnesota Vikings for his fourth season. The team signed its defensive coordinator to a multi-year contract extension yesterday. If Flores does not get a head coaching job this offseason, he’ll be back with the Purple for the 2026 campaign. Flores took over […]

January 22, 2026

Local Schedule – January 22

Jan 22- B Swimming-Hutchinson, WM/ML at Delano B Swimming-Waconia at New Prague Boys BB-Westonka at Hutchinson Boys BB-Waseca at GSL Boys BB-EVW at Kimball Boys BB-Eagle Ridge Academy at Mayer Lutheran (Moved up from Friday) Girls BB-Sauk Rapids Rice at DC Girls BB-WM at Litchfield Girls BB-Sibley East at St Clair Girls BB-GFW at BLHS […]

January 22, 2026

Girl Found After Amber Alert/Suspect in Custody

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the seven-year-old Zimmerman girl whose disappearance triggered an AMBER Alert Wednesday night has been found safe, and a suspect is in custody. Brynlee Nelson got on her school bus on Wednesday afternoon, but didn’t return home.  Fellow bus riders confirmed that Brynlee was on the bus, and police […]

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

Baseball HOF Class Announced

(Cooperstown, NY/Minnesota News Network) — Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones have been elected to Baseball Hall of Fame as members of 2026 class. Beltran, a nine-time All-Star and 1999 A-L Rookie of the Year, received 84-percent of the vote. Jones, a ten-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, received 78-percent, just over the needed 75-percent. […]

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

Phyllis R. Schwanke

Phyllis R. Schwanke, age 94, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00 P.M., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with interment in the Glencoe City Cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Sunday, […]
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