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April 7, 2026

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13–17, 2026

Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management collaborates with the National Weather Service to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan […]

April 7, 2026

MN Supreme Court Chief Justice Hudson Retiring

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is retiring at the end of September. Hudson said in a statement, “To serve in this role has been a profound honor, and I am thankful for the trust that was placed in me.” State law requires judges to retire when they turn […]

April 6, 2026

Klobuchar Joins Farmers, Ag Leaders to Discuss Rising Fertilizer Costs and Impact on Minnesota Agriculture

Klobuchar highlighted the negative effects of tariffs, the war with Iran, and market consolidation on fertilizer, and her two bipartisan bills.   MINNESOTA — Senator Amy Klobuchar visited with farmers in Cannon Falls to highlight her bipartisan bills to lower fertilizer costs in the wake of the war in Iran. Klobuchar met with Minnesota agriculture leaders, including […]

April 6, 2026

Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock Fry

It’s that time of year….. come out and enjoy the Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock fry. It will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 10th and  11th  serving is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $20.00 for Adults, Kids 12 $10.00 and kids under 4 are Free. All you can eat […]

April 6, 2026

Closures April 13th on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose

Periodic lane closures begin April 13 on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose Two-year project will repair eastbound bridges in 2026, reconstruct westbound bridges in 2027 ST. CLOUD, Minn.– Motorists traveling on Interstate 94between Sauk Centre and Melrose, Stearns County, can expect periodic lane closures and delays as the Minnesota Department of Transportation begins a two-year project […]

April 6, 2026

GAS PRICES UP TO $3.57 A GALLON IN MINNESOTA

Gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota and across the U-S due to the ongoing war with Iran.   Triple-A Minnesota says today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.57.  That’s up from $3.41 one week ago.    We were paying $3.18 a month ago.  The national average is up to $4.11 […]

April 6, 2026

Minnesota Lawmakers Return to State Capitol This Week

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN)  —  Minnesota lawmakers have one more day of Passover/Easter break before they return to the State Capitol on Tuesday. They will have six weeks remaining in the session to complete their work. A bonding bill for infrastructure projects is a top priority for the governor and legislative leaders. The Minnesota House […]

April 3, 2026

TARGET FIELD POWER OUTAGE TWINS NOW ON

Twins home opener will be delayed on KMRS 1230 and 107.7. Target Field and neighborhood has lost power today. We’ll update with more. This outage was caused by an Xcel Energy equipment failure along the main power line that serves the stadium. Our crews responded quickly and were able to restore power at approximately 2:55 […]

April 3, 2026

Operation Metro Surge Cost MN National Guard $5-Million

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota National Guard’s involvement in Operation Metro Surge is costing the state over five million dollars. The executive director of the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs said the final figure is still being calculated. Governor Tim Walz activated the Guard during Operation Metro Surge from January 8th to February 25th. Walz […]

April 3, 2026

President Trump Fires U.S. Attorney General

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — President Donald Trump has fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, ending her roughly 14-month tenure at the Justice Department. The White House confirmed the move Thursday, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stepping in as acting AG. This comes just days after the DOJ filed a federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s policy […]
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