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May 13, 2026

One Injured in McLeod County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County Tuesday afternoon east of Hutchinson at the intersection of Highways 22 and 7. The State Patrol says 62-year-old Jennifer Wanous of Silver Lake was taken to Glencoe Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 67-year-old Virginia Wegner of Winsted, […]

May 12, 2026

Cargill CEO Traveling to China with President Trump

(Learfield News/Undated) — Minnesota-based Cargill CEO Brian Sikes is expected to travel to China this week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Trump for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Cargill is the only agriculture-focused company represented among several major U.S. corporations expected to attend. The trip comes as trade tensions and tariffs […]

May 12, 2026

First Half 2026 Property Taxes Due

The first half property taxes on all real estate are due and payable Friday (May 15, 2026). Payments sent in by mail must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2026. Payments made online must be dated no later than May 15, 2026. Payments made at drop box locations must be received no later than […]

May 12, 2026

Senate Re-passes OIG Bill, Heads to Governor’s Desk

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – More than a year after passing the bill the first time, the Minnesota Senate has re-passed the Office of Inspector General bill and is sending it to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. The new OIG will serve as an independent watchdog to prevent fraud in the state […]

May 12, 2026

Red Flag Warning

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect today (Tuesday) from 11am until 9pm for portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. Officials say high winds and low humidity will cause any fires that develop to spread rapidly and outdoor burning is not recommended. Winds will be from 25 to 35 mph […]

May 11, 2026

Police Situation Resolved After Overnight Incident in Glencoe

An apparent standoff has been resolved after nearly 12 hours in Glencoe. First Lutheran Church and School said in a social media post Monday morning that it will be closed while an active incident continues near its building. That incident concluded shortly after 8:30 a.m., according to the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office. An administrator confirmed […]

May 11, 2026

Still No Action on Gun Violence Prevention Package in MN House

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  This is the final week of the legislative session and it’s unknown whether the Minnesota House will take up a comprehensive gun violence prevention package. The legislation already passed the DFL-controlled Senate. Maggiy Emery of Protect Minnesota has a message for Republicans who appear to be blocking a vote. She […]

May 11, 2026

One Injured in Wright County Tractor Rollover

A Waverly man was injured when the tractor he was driving rolled into a ditch in Wright County Friday afternoon in Rockford. The State Patrol says 29-year-old Nickolaus Gibb was taken to Maple Grove Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Gibb was traveling eastbound on Highway 55 when the tractor rolled into […]

May 11, 2026

Three Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

Three people were injured when two SUV’s collided in Kandiyohi County Saturday afternoon west of New London. The State Patrol says 42-year-old Tara Poluka of Spicer was taken to Rice Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger in the other SUV, 73-year-old Steven Rambow of Spicer and 68-year-old Cindy Lahr of Willmar, […]

May 8, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Nudification Technology Ban into Law

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN)  —  A bill signed into law by Governor Walz bans consumer access to AI nudification technology. It requires that all companies turn off the feature that allows users to create deepfake pornographic images of innocent victims. DFL Senator Erin Maye Quade of Apple Valley led the fight for this law after […]
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