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February 11, 2026

Olympics Inspiring Minnesotans to Ski and Snowboard

(Learfield News/Kimball, MN)  The Winter Olympics in Italy are inspiring people in Minnesota to try skiing and snowboarding. Shelby Hedtke of Powder Ridge Ski Resort in Kimball says they are seeing increased interest: She says Powder Ridge will be open until mid-March.        

February 11, 2026

Border Czar Says Nearly 160 People in MN Arrested for Impeding, Assaulting Federal Officers

(Learfield News/Minneapolis) — White House border czar Tom Homan says nearly 160 people in Minnesota have been arrested for impeding or assaulting ICE officers. Homan says 85 of those cases have already been accepted for federal prosecution. He says a drawdown of federal agents in the state will happen when more Minnesota counties cooperate with […]

February 10, 2026

Walz to Discuss Impact of ICE Presence on Minnesota Small Businesses

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is speaking out today about the impacts the federal immigration surge is having on small businesses in Minnesota. The governor’s office says the presence of ICE has resulted in reduced foot traffic, staffing disruptions, lost wages and revenues, and partial or full business closures. Walz will be […]

February 10, 2026

MN Flag Sales Soaring During ICE Surge

(Learfield News/Undated) — Minnesota flag sales are surging amid ICE’s Operation Metro Surge. Some residents are buying flags to show state pride and to signal their opposition to the influx of federal immigration officers. Lee Harold, owner of Herold Flags in Rochester, says Minnesota flag sales have jumped 75 percent since the operation began. The […]

February 9, 2026

ICE’s Top Prosecutor in Minnesota Retires

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The top attorney for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota is stepping down. Jim Stolley, the agency’s chief counsel in the state, has announced his retirement after 31 years in public service. His departure comes as immigration authorities face increased scrutiny from federal judges over multiple failures to comply with […]

February 9, 2026

Jensen Drops Out of GOP Governor’s Race, Running for State Auditor

(Learfield News/Victoria, MN) — Former state Senator and 2022 Republican nominee Scott Jensen is dropping out of the 2026 race for governor. Jensen finished a distant fourth in the GOP gubernatorial straw poll at last Tuesday’s precinct caucuses with 6.4 percent of the vote. Jensen says in a campaign video that he’s instead running for […]

February 9, 2026

Mangione to Stand State Trial in June for Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

(Learfield News/Manhattan, NY) — Luigi Mangione will face a state trial for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson before the case goes to federal court. A judge in New York Friday set the state murder trial for June 8th. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons, and forgery charges. Mangione is accused of […]

February 6, 2026

Police Arrest Man for Damaging Ice Sculpture at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — An ice sculpture bearing the message “Prosecute ICE” was destroyed outside the Minnesota State Capitol just hours after it was unveiled Thursday. Authorities say 30-year-old Jake Lang of Lake Worth, Florida, a pardoned January 6 insurrectionist, posted a video on social media showing himself knocking over the sculpture. Capitol security […]

February 6, 2026

EagleCam Pair Preparing Nest for Egg-Laying

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – The EagleCam pair is spending more time at their nest, adding grasses and new sticks, a strong sign they’re preparing for egg-laying. The DNR (Department of Natural Resources) says viewers can expect more courtship behavior and increased nest activity in the coming weeks. In past seasons, eggs have typically been […]

February 5, 2026

Minnesota State Patrol to Honor Heroic Acts

(Learfield News/Mendota Heights, MN) — The Minnesota State Patrol is honoring troopers, residents and public servants today whose actions over the past year demonstrated heroism and excellence in crisis. Those being recognized include civilians who rescued people from a fiery crash in Blaine, dispatchers who coordinated the response to the Annunciation School and Church mass […]
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