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February 27, 2026

Minnesota State Budget Forecast Shows Improvement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s state budget outlook appears to be improving. The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the February forecast today (Friday) and it shows a larger surplus for the years of 2026-27 at $3.7 billion. That’s an increase of $1.3 billion from the November forecast. However, officials say spending growth outpaces […]

February 26, 2026

Report Shows MN Lost 1,300 Farms in the Past Two Years

(Learfield News/Undated) — An annual report from the USDA shows that Minnesota lost 13-hundred farms in the past two years. The amount of farmland across the state also fell by 100-thousand acres. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said Minnesota’s farmers are struggling. Local farmers have struggled to cope with the global trade wars […]

February 25, 2026

2026 Prairie Twisters Banquet

  Prairie Twisters Banquet Saturday, March 7th, Doors open at 5:00 p.m. at OLD #1 South Side Bringing back the popular game show, The Feud, and the fun game – America Says! Your ticket includes dinner and a drink, a silent auction, cash prizes throughout the night, and your chance to play or watch. Enjoy […]

February 24, 2026

Farm Bureau Spring Heritage Banquet

Farm Bureau Spring Heritage Banquet will be held Saturday, February 28th at Old #1 Southside in Morris, MN. Cost is 15.00 per person and kids 10 and under are FREE. Meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. auction and speaker will follow. Keynote speaker is Scott Gottschalk who is an agricultural education instructor. Farm Bureau Spring […]

February 24, 2026

MN DNR Urges Fish House Owners to Plan for Shelter Removal

Recent warm weather has deteriorated many public water accesses in the central and southern parts of Minnesota and prompted thin-ice warnings for some bodies of water. As a result, many fish house owners have already removed their shelters from the ice. For those who haven’t, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers to start […]

February 24, 2026

AG Ellison Resolves Straw Purchaser Lawsuit Against Fleet Farm

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Attorney General Keith Ellison says the state has resolved its lawsuit against Fleet Farm for negligently selling firearms to straw purchasers. The consent judgement comes after Fleet Farm tried to dismiss the lawsuit last fall. Fleet Farm has agreed to take multiple steps in Minnesota stores to improve detection and […]

February 23, 2026

No Death Penalty Decision Yet in Boelter Case

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Federal prosecutors say no decision has been made yet on whether to pursue the death penalty for the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and shooting a state senator and his wife. Vance Luther Boelter is charged with killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her […]

February 20, 2026

Minnesota Democrats Cheer Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs

(Washington, DC) — Minnesota Democrats are cheering the U-S Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump’s administration’s tariffs. Senator Amy Klobuchar said in a statement, “the Supreme Court finally affirmed what I have been saying for a year: President Trump’s reckless tariffs- which are costing families, farmers, and small businesses – are illegal.” Congresswoman […]

February 20, 2026

Semi and MnDOT Plow Collided Head-on in Kandiyohi County

(Learfield News/Atwater MN) — No one is injured after a semi and a snowplow collided early Thursday morning in Kandiyohi County. The State Patrol says a MnDOT plow and semi crashed head-on just before 5 a.m. on Highway 12 near Atwater. The semi was eastbound on 12 when it crossed into the westbound lane. Emergency […]

February 17, 2026

West Central Conference Champs 

BOYS BASKETBALL West Central Conference Champs  Tigers are 23-0 after defeating Montevideo. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 59-35 Montevideo    Tigers Boys Basketball Team Are The West Central Conference Champions!   RANDY BANNICK WITH TIGER POST GAME ON KMRS                    
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