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March 24, 2026

PD Investigating Shots Fired in Willmar

Willmar police are investigating a shooting incident that was reported early this morning (Tuesday). According to a news release, at 4am, police were called to an address in the 300 Block of Litchfield Avenue Southeast on a report of shots fired. On arrival, officers processed the scene and found shell casings and suspected bullet holes […]

March 24, 2026

Representative Fischbach Named “Small Business Deduction Champion”

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has been named a “Small Business Deduction Champion” by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB says Fischbach helped secure the now-permanent 20-percent Small Business Deduction, which protects more than 33 million small business owners from a major tax increase and gives them long-term stability. Fischbach […]

March 24, 2026

One Injured in Stearns County Crash

One driver was injured in a rear-end crash in Stearns County Monday morning south of Richmond. The Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Luke Haan of Eden Valley had to be extricated from his vehicle but was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Authorities say Haan was driving a Chevy Express Van eastbound on County Road […]

March 24, 2026

Driver Involved in Fatal Cottonwood County Crash had No License

(Learfield News/Sanborn, MN) — The SUV driver in Friday’s fatal southwestern Minnesota crash had no driver’s license, according to the State Patrol. Troopers say 67-year-old Martin Hanson of Springfield, had no license from any state. He and four members of a Minnesota family riding in a transit van were killed in Cottonwood County. The State […]

March 24, 2026

Mullin Confirmed as DHS Secretary, Minnesota Senators Vote ‘No’

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Minnesota’s senators did not support Senator Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation as Department of Homeland Security secretary. The Oklahoma Republican was confirmed Monday on a 54-45 vote. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith voted “no.” Smith said she, “does not have confidence that Mullin will change the Trump administration’s reckless, dangerous and illegal […]

March 24, 2026

Driver Injured in Stearns County Crash

A driver suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash in Stearns County Saturday night south of Richmond. The Sheriff’s Office says 61-year-old Sara Kastendick of Buffalo was taken to Paynesville Hospital for treatment. Authorities say it appeared that Kastendick had left the roadway and the vehicle hit an approach near the intersection of Edgeton Road […]

March 24, 2026

Bills Would Provide Loans for MN Businesses Impacted by Federal Agents

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Two bills that would set aside money for loans for Minnesota businesses hurt by Operation Metro Surge went before a Senate Committee Monday. Elliot Payne is President of the Minneapolis City Council and says Minneapolis has already made a 7 million dollar investment, but more money is needed. He explains […]

March 23, 2026

Connie Lein

Connie Lein, of Boyd, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson at the age of 86. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 27th , 2026, from 5 to 7 PM, with a prayer service beginning at 7 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in […]

March 23, 2026

Marlys Van Winkle

Marlys Van Winkle, age 90, of Appleton, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Appleton Area Health.  Memorial services will be held Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Burial will be in the Appleton Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church […]

March 23, 2026

Gopher Womens BB beats buzzer to move into Sweet 16

(Minneapolis, MN/Minnesota News Network) — The Golden Gopher women’s basketball team is heading to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2005 thanks to a last second shot on Sunday at Williams Arena. The Gophers beat Ole Miss 65-63 in a thriller that came down to the final second. With the game tied and […]
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