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October 30, 2025

Ridgewater President Retiring

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – Dr. Craig Johnson, President of Ridgewater College, will retire May 19, 2026, culminating eight years of dedicated service to the institution. Since assuming the presidency in 2018, Dr. Johnson has been a transformative leader, steering the college through a period of significant growth and change. His tenure has been marked […]

October 30, 2025

Walz Orders Third-Party Audit of 14 High-Risk Medicaid Programs

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering a third-party audit of 14 “high-risk” Medicaid services at the Department of Human Services. Payments for the programs will be suspended for up to 90 days while claims data is analyzed for suspicious billing activity and other potential fraud. Walz says, “We’re pumping the brakes […]

October 29, 2025

Two Drivers Injured in Meeker County Crash

Two drivers were injured in a crash in Meeker County Tuesday northeast of Litchfield. The State Patrol says 54-year-old Jay Schoenecker of Watkins was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 60-year-old Anthony Fisher of Watkins suffered non-life-threatening injuries but did not require hospitalization. The crash […]

October 29, 2025

Target Layoffs Begin

A major shakeup is underway at Minnesota-based Target as the retailer started laying off 1,000 corporate employees and eliminating 800 open positions. Employees were instructed to work remotely this week and many received their layoff notices via email and virtual meetings Tuesday. The restructuring comes amid declining sales and profits.        

October 28, 2025

Walz Calls on Feds to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

(Learfield News/Eagan, MN) — The State of Minnesota is using four-million dollars in emergency funds to help food shelves as they face increasing demand. Governor Tim Walz says they’re going to need more help if 440-thousand Minnesotans lose SNAP benefits November 1st. Walz said Monday during a food shelf visit, “I want to be very […]

October 28, 2025

Driver Injured in Meeker County Crash

An Eden Valley woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Meeker County Saturday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Jennifer Hanson was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The crash happened in the 63000 Block of Meeker Stearns Street in Forest Prairie Township at about 2:15pm. Authorities say Hanson veered […]

October 27, 2025

Montevideo Fall Leaf Pickup

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FALL LEAF PICKUP Beginning the week of November 10, 2025, and continuing until November 14, 2025, the Montevideo Public Works Department will be cleaning city streets of leaves. Reminder that only streets and avenues with curb will be cleaned. Residents are reminded that: 1) City Ordinance 7-1-15 permits only the raking of […]

October 27, 2025

Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall in Waconia, More to Come

(Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) — Following the town hall gathering Saturday with Governor Tim Walz and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the DFL announced a series of community events to fight for gun violence prevention. The event in Waconia Saturday drew hundreds of people and Democratic leaders. DFL officials say invitations were extended to local elected […]

October 27, 2025

Five Injured in Meeker County Crash

Five people were injured when an SUV and a pickup collided in Meeker County Sunday afternoon north of Litchfield. The State Patrol says the crash happened just before 4pm on Highway 22 in Harvey Township. The Patrol says the driver of the SUV, 38-year-old James Bollin of Litchfield, was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for […]

October 27, 2025

Walz to Announce Emergency Funding for Food Shelves

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz will volunteer at a food shelf in Eagan today and according to a press release, he’ll announce $4 million in emergency one-time funding for Minnesota food shelves. Funding comes as the federal government shutdown threatens grocery benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Minnesota Family Investment Program […]
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