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March 9, 2026

Willmar Clinic Damaged by Fire

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — An electric space heater is blamed for a fire that damaged part of the CentraCare Clinic in Willmar. Battalion Chief Jeff Gilbertson says crews arrived Friday night to find heavy black smoke coming from several offices and an exam room. The building’s sprinkler system helped contain the flames to part of […]

March 9, 2026

Driver Injured in Meeker County Crash

A driver was injured in a single vehicle crash in Meeker County Saturday afternoon north of Litchfield. The State Patrol says 39-year-old Christopher Griggs of Atwater was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Griggs was traveling westbound on Highway 12 when the vehicle left the roadway near the […]

March 9, 2026

Fischbach Urges Patience on Market Turmoil from War in Iran

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — Stock prices have plunged and gas prices have surged following the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign in Iran, prompting fresh concerns from consumers and businesses already navigating an unpredictable economic landscape. Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she expects the volatility to be short-lived, noting that market forces often correct themselves. Fischbach […]

March 6, 2026

Sibley County Sheriff Not Seeking Re-election

Sibley County Sheriff Patrick Nienaber has announced he will not seek re-election after his current term ends this year. He has spent 37 years in law enforcement including the past 32 years in Sibley County. In a statement, Nienaber said he thanks the citizens for their support and can take pride and comfort in the […]

March 6, 2026

Valleyfair and 6 Other Parks Sold by Six Flags

(Learfield News/Shakopee, MN) — Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee and six other parks are under new ownership. Six Flags announced that it sold all seven parks to real estate investment firm EPR properties for more than 340 million dollars. EPR plans to partner with Enchanted Parks to operate Valleyfair. All current employees are expected to […]

March 6, 2026

DHS Sec. Noem Dismissed, Sen. Klobuchar Words on Policing in MN

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) – President Donald Trump is dismissing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. This comes after contentious hearings before the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees this week, where Republicans and Democrats grilled her about DHS spending and her department’s policing. Noem and Senior Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke over each other about ICE […]

March 5, 2026

FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FALLEN SEARGANT AMOR

Flags in White Bear Lake and all across Minnesota are flying at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor.  The 39-year-old Army Reservist was killed in a drone attack Sunday in Kuwait.  Governor Walz also ordered all U.S and Minnesota flags lowered statewide today (Thursday) in honor of Sergeant Amor.   […]

March 5, 2026

Pedestrian Hit by Semi in Wright County

A pedestrian was hit by a semi tractor truck in Wright County early this morning (Thursday) in Annandale. The State Patrol says 45-year-old James Smith of Annandale was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says the truck, driven by 52-year-old Frank Warden of Maple Lake, was traveling westbound on […]

March 5, 2026

Two Arrested in Willmar Shoplifting/Pursuit Incident

Two suspects were arrested after a shoplifting report in Willmar that turned into a high speed pursuit that ended in Pennock Tuesday afternoon. After responding to the report of a shoplifting at a Willmar hardware store, police located the suspect vehicle. Police say 49-year-old Ricardo Gomez of Willmar fled the attempted stop. He later stopped, […]

March 4, 2026

Minnesota Native Identified Among Victims in Texas Mass Shooting

(Learfield News/Glenwood, MN) — A Minnesotan is one of three people killed in a mass shooting outside a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Family members say 30-year-old Jorge Munoz Pederson, who grew up in Glenwood and later lived in the Twin Cities, died from a gunshot wound to the head. His mother told […]
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