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February 5, 2026

Representative Fischbach Calls for Urgent Relief for Sugarbeet Farmers

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) — Minnesota sugarbeet farmers are facing a growing financial crisis, and relief could be coming from Washington. Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she met with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to push for Minnesota producers to receive a share of $1 billion in supplemental economic relief. Fischbach’s office says sugarbeet farmers are being […]

February 4, 2026

Second Harvest Officials say ICE Operations Causing Rise in Food Insecurity

(Learfield News/Brooklyn Park, MN) — Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota is causing food insecurity to increase rapidly. Second Harvest Heartland CEO Sarah Moberg says people need to reach out to their personal connections right now, because hunger is easy to hide. Moberg says, “if kids are home from school, then they are missing school meals. […]

February 4, 2026

Homan says 700 Federal Immigration Agents Leaving Minnesota

White House Border Czar Tom Homan is scaling back the number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. Homan says an unprecedented number of counties are allowing ICE to take custody of illegal aliens from their jails before they hit the streets and “as a result of the need for less law enforcement officers that do […]

February 4, 2026

Watkins Man Murder Case on Hold for Mental Evaluation

BUFFALO (WJON News) — A Watkins man’s murder case is paused until another review hearing can be held in March. WJON reports a Wright County judge ordered 40-year-old David Bruce Delong to undergo a mental competency examination to determine whether he is mentally fit to aid in his defense. Delong is charged with 1st-degree premeditated murder […]

February 4, 2026

House Speaker Demuth Tops GOP Gubernational Straw Poll

(Learfield News/Edina, MN) — Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth appears to the winner of GOP gubernational straw poll at Tuesday’s precinct caucuses. With 71 percent reporting, Demuth had 4,255 votes, Kendall Qualls had 3,552, Mike Lindell 2,357, Scott Jensen 846, and Kristin Robbins got 626. There were 826 undecided votes. The first place finish gives […]

February 4, 2026

Governor Walz Sends Letter to DHS Secretary Noem Over Federal Detention of Children

(Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday he has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding details about Minnesota children held in federal detention. The governor said Minnesota wants to know the names of the children taken, the number of children taken, and where they’re being held. […]

February 3, 2026

Secretary of State Simon Calls GOP Voter Integrity Bill ‘Irresponsible Stunt’

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling congressional Republicans’ Minnesota Voter Integrity Act an, “irresponsible stunt.” Simon says in a statement that it would actively damage the security of our elections by threatening to starve Minnesota of critical federal funds that help protect our election infrastructure from harm or attack. […]

February 3, 2026

Authorities Seeking More Information on Abduction of Zimmerman Girl

(Learfield News/Zimmerman, MN) — Authorities in Sherburne County are seeking more information about the man accused of abducting a seven-year-old girl in Zimmerman. Twenty-eight-year-old Joseph Bragg is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault for the January 21st incident. Investigators say he communicated with parents on social media offering to provide nanny or daycare services. Anyone […]

February 3, 2026

MN DHS launches “Minnesota Revalidate” to Combat Medicaid Fraud

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State health officials are launching a new effort called “Minnesota Revalidate” to crack down on Medicaid fraud. The Department of Human Services plans to re-screen every one of the more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk programs by the end of May. Deputy Commissioner John Connolly says DHS is […]

February 3, 2026

DHS Secretary Noem Calls for Body Cams on ICE Agents in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says all immigration agents in Minnesota will start wearing body-worn cameras. President Donald Trump told reporters he supports Noem’s move, saying, “I think they generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening.” Governor Tim Walz said on […]
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