Deanna Nelson

Deanna Nelson, of Dawson, died Thursday, June 19, 2025 at CCM Health in Montevideo at the age of 71. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson with Pastor Kendall Stelter and Pastor Pat Moe officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for […]

State Rep Nash of Waconia Receives Message Threatening Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Officials in the Minnesota House say a threatening message was sent to a state lawmaker. Republican Representative Jim Nash of Waconia received a personal text message from a constituent that was threatening violence at the State Capitol. The House statement says the threat was not aimed at a particular lawmaker. […]

Missing Willmar Teen Located

Authorities have canceled the missing person alert for a 14-year-old Willmar girl that was reported missing in early May. The BCA says Natalia Hernandez has been located. Details were not given. She was reported leaving her residence on May 8th and had not been seen since.        

Sheryl “Sherry” Skogrand

Sheryl “Sherry” Skogrand, age 76, of Granite Falls, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Clarkfield Care Center. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, June 23, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls, with a Prayer Service at 2:45 PM. Interment will follow in St. […]

(Eagan, MN) — Minnesota Vikings fans will get to see the team practice in just over a month. The Purple announced yesterday that 12 training camp sessions will be open to the public at T-C-O Performance Center in Eagan. The first open practice will be on July 26th, and the team’s annual night practice will […]

Twins Lose Sixth Straight In Rain-Shortened Affair

(Minnesota News Network- Cincinnati, OH) — The Cincinnati Reds earned a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in a rain-shortened, six-inning game at Great American Ball Park last night. Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first to put Cincinnati up for good. Nick Lodolo earned his fifth win after […]

DNR FalconCam Chick Takes Flight

(St. Paul, MN) –- One of the Minnesota DNR’s FalconCam chicks took its first flight at 6:47 Tuesday morning. The other two are expected to fledge soon. Like a toddler’s first steps, the flight may seem clumsy—but the young peregrine falcons are on their way to becoming the fastest animals on Earth. Parents will keep […]

New London Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash

(Learfield News/Columbus, OH) – A New London woman is dead from injuries sustained in a weekend crash involving a three-wheeled motorcycle in Ohio. According to her CaringBridge site, 69-year-old Diane Hagedorn was riding with her sister, Denise Barger of Ohio, Saturday afternoon when they struck a deer. Both women were taken to a Columbus hospital. […]

MN State Fair Talent Contest Auditions Open

(Falcon Heights, MN) Registration is now open for the 52nd Annual Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest, sponsored by Chase. Auditions begin July 21st and run through July 27th at the fairgrounds Bandshell. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. on July 23rd. Finalists will perform on the Grandstand stage for a shot at more […]

Update-Body Found Near Spicer

(Learfield News/Spicer, MN-) The search for a missing Spicer man has come to a sad conclusion. Twenty-nine-year-old Phillip Iverson had been missing since Sunday, June 8th, and his family confirmed Tuesday night that his body was found in a wooded area west of Spicer in Kandiyohi County. No other details have been released, but his […]