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May 6, 2026

Fire Damages Haskell’s Port of Excelsior

(Learfield News/Excelsior, MN) — An overnight fire has heavily damaged Haskell’s Port of Excelsior, a longtime bar and liquor store in downtown Excelsior. Crews were called to the scene around 1:30 a.m. (Wednesday), where the restaurant portion of the building sustained the most damage. Firefighters from multiple departments spent about 90 minutes bringing the flames […]

May 6, 2026

3M Claiming Military Immunity in Minnesota PFAS Case

(Learfield News/Maplewood, MN)  —  Officials at 3M are claiming military immunity in the Minnesota PFAS case. The Maplewood-based company claims it’s not liable for the pollution in the Mississippi River because it was the result of work being done for the military. That comes after a six-year battle between 3M and the state of Minnesota […]

May 6, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Nine More Bills

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — With 12 days to go in the legislative session, Governor Tim Walz signed another group of bills into law. They include raising the legal age to buy kratom to 21 , banning cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota, and protecting homeowners for actions by peace officers when damage is caused or chemical […]

May 5, 2026

JUDGE RULES ON PROBABLE CAUSE IN RENVILLE SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

A judge has ruled there is probable cause to charge a Sacred Heart man with sex crimes stemming from incidents at a Renville daycare.  62-year-old Darrell Hanson is accused of sexually molesting four girls at the daycare and is charged with four counts of first-degree and six counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct.  The […]

May 5, 2026

Dahl Sworn in as McLeod County Commissioner

Tom Dahl was sworn in as McLeod County Commissioner District 5 this morning (Tuesday) by District Judge Jessica Maher prior to the McLeod County Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Dahl was elected by special election after the resignation of previous McLeod County District 5 Commissioner Joe Nagel. Commissioner Dahl will complete the current term in […]

May 5, 2026

MN Senate Democrats Pass Gun Violence Prevention Package

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) Minnesota Senate Democrats passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention package that includes a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. It comes more than eight months since the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy was asked about the tough talks leading up to the vote. […]

May 5, 2026

Meeker County Volunteers Recognized

At last week’s Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Jail Programs and Services conference, two Meeker County volunteers were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Meeker County Jail. Andrea Tjaden and David Hofstad were honored for their program, “Let’s Dig In,” which focuses on cognitive behavioral growth. By helping inmates reshape their mindsets and thought processes, the […]

May 4, 2026

1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured After Pedestrian Crash in Rockford

A woman is dead, and another was seriously injured after a juvenile driver hit them while they were walking in Rockford Sunday afternoon. KSTP reports Wright County Deputies responded to the intersection of Ash Street and Elm Street around 1:53 p.m. on a report that two pedestrians had been struck by a car. Authorities say […]

May 4, 2026

Three Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

A driver and his two passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County early this morning (Monday) east of Lake Lillian. The State Patrol says the driver, 28-year-old Deboris Jones of Montevideo, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. His passengers, 25-year-old Treana Sanders and 2-year-old Treasure Sanders of […]

May 4, 2026

Attorney General Ellison Announces Opioid Settlement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota is receiving $59 million in a settlement reached between states and Purdue Pharma and its owners for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. The total settlement was worth $7.4 billion. Purdue Pharma was the maker of Oxycontin. Including this settlement, Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office says they have […]
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