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July 20, 2026

Low Prices and High Costs Squeeze Minnesota Wheat Farmers

Minnesota wheat farmers say low crop prices and rising production costs are making it increasingly difficult to turn a profit. State Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam recently visited a wheat farm in the Red River Valley. He says some growers are questioning whether they can remain in the wheat business. Putnam says farmers pointed […]

July 20, 2026

Woman Rescued After Overnight Search Near Mankato

A 50-year-old woman is recovering after being rescued from the Le Sueur River following an overnight search south of Mankato. The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office received the missing-person report shortly before 7:00 P-M Friday. Deputies found the woman’s vehicle, personal belongings and dog near a river access about four miles south of Mankato. The […]

July 20, 2026

14-Year-Old Arrested on DWI Suspicion After Rochester House Crash

A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after a vehicle crashed through the front wall of a Rochester home. Police and firefighters responded shortly after 4:00 A-M Saturday to the 1200 block of Folwell Drive Southwest. Police say preliminary information indicates the teenager was driving. The crash caused significant damage to both […]

July 20, 2026

Two Arrested After High-Speed Motorcycle Chase

Two suspects on motorcycles were ultimately arrested in connection with a high-speed chase early Saturday morning in Kandiyohi County. At about 2:12am, a deputy observed two sport motorcycles leaving Spicer at an extremely high rate of speed. The deputy attempted to stop the motorcycles, but the riders were already traveling in excess of 107 mph, […]

July 20, 2026

Soil Health School Begins Today in Redwood Falls

A three-day soil health program for Minnesota farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals begins Today in Redwood Falls. The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition’s Soil Health School runs through Wednesday. Participants will receive hands-on instruction covering regenerative farming, grazing, soil biology and farm economics. The program also includes field demonstrations and discussions about reducing production costs, improving […]

July 20, 2026

Suspect Charged in Wright County Hit and Run

(Learfield News/Monticello, MN) — A St. Cloud woman is now facing a felony charge after authorities say she struck a pedestrian, killed his dog, and drove away from the scene in Monticello. Sixty-two-year-old Denise Lagou is charged with criminal vehicular operation in connection with the July 10th crash. Investigators say the victim suffered multiple fractures, […]

July 19, 2026

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in New London Township Crash

A Benson man suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Kandiyohi County. The sheriff’s office says 75-year-old Michael McLaughlin was traveling south on County Road Nine Northeast in New London Township shortly after 3:00 PM. Investigators say McLaughlin’s motorcycle was following an SUV driven by 65-year-old Jeffrey Wersal of New London. The […]

July 19, 2026

Enhanced Burning Restrictions Begin Monday in Northern Minnesota

Enhanced burning restrictions will take effect at 12:01 P-M Monday across parts of northern and northeastern Minnesota. The Class Four restrictions cover non-Tribal lands in Cook, Koochiching, Lake and northern St. Louis counties. They also include portions of the George Washington State Forest and Scenic State Park extending into Itasca County. Campfires and recreational fires […]

July 19, 2026

Bavarian Blast Wraps Up Today in New Ulm

New Ulm’s Bavarian Blast wraps up today at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The final day begins with a morning church service and features German and polka music, Bavarian food, family entertainment and other activities. The annual Bavarian Blast Parade steps off at 12:30 P-M. Live performances continue throughout the afternoon and into the evening. The […]

July 19, 2026

Minnesota 4-H Names New State Ambassadors

Thirty-one young people from 23 counties have been selected for Minnesota’s 2026–27 4-H State Ambassador team. The ambassadors will serve as youth leaders and spokespeople during the coming year. Their work will include leading statewide events and workshops, representing 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair and promoting leadership and civic engagement. Six returning ambassadors will […]
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