AG Ellison Launches Re-Election Campaign

(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is running for re-election. Ellison says he’s focused on helping Minnesotans afford their lives—highlighting wins like lowering insulin costs, fighting medical debt, and securing millions in settlements from opioid and vaping companies. He says the office must “rebalance the scales” and stand up to powerful interests. […]

No Kings Rally In Morris

Over 200 people gathered on Saturday at the Stevens County Courthouse in Morris to protest the policies of the Trump administration. The protesters then marched along Atlantic Avenue holding signs that denounced what they see as the dismantling of democracy  by President Trump and the rise of authoritarianism. Similar protests were held in Alexandria, St. […]

70th Annual Smorgasbord in Benson

Uncertainty During Head Start Awareness Month in Minnesota

(Sauk Rapids, MN) — October is Head Start Awareness Month, highlighting a program that offers child and family services to low-income families to promote school readiness and success. Minnesota Head Start Association Executive Director Kraig Gratke says they receive 80 percent of funding from the federal government and parents are worried about surviving without the […]

Bird Flu Hits Three More Minnesota Turkey Farms

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Three additional turkey operations in Minnesota have been impacted by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. On Tuesday, officials confirmed outbreaks in Kandiyohi County: 30,430 commercial turkey breeder hens, Meeker County: 92,021 commercial turkey meat birds, and Stearns County: 61,038 commercial turkey meat […]

Governor Walz Highlights Minnesota’s Ranking as a Top State for Children

Minnesota ranks first in support system strength for children and families [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a new report from SmileHub. Minnesota ranked first in support system strength, third in family and working life, and among the top five […]

Federal Shutdown Delays Heating Assistance Funds

(Minnesota News Network- St. Paul, MN) — The federal government shutdown is holding up critical funding for heating assistance, leaving thousands of Minnesotans in limbo as temperatures begin to drop. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications, but without federal dollars, it can’t distribute benefits. The Minnesota Department of Commerce says […]

Minnesota Counties Stop Accepting SNAP Applications

Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is halting new food assistance applications, another direct hit from the federal government shutdown. As of 10 pm Wednesday, counties across the state stopped approving new applications for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families warns that federal funding is running out […]

U of M Morris Chancellor Steps Down

The University of Minnesota announced on Tuesday that U of M Morris Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen will step down at the end of December. No reason was given at this time why Ericksen was stepping down in the middle of a school year, but University President Rebecca Cunningham said in a note to staff and […]

Community Connection – City Manager Becca Schrupp