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December 30, 2025

Emmer Touts Conservative You Tuber’s Fraud Investigation Video

(Learfield News/Delano, MN) — The investigation into alleged federal fraud in Minnesota is intensifying. That follows the release of a YouTube video by a right wing influencer that appears to show abandoned daycare centers in the state continuing to receive taxpayer-funded subsidies. Republican Congressman Tom Emmer said, “This Nick Shirley goes out there and finds […]

December 29, 2025

No Travel Advisories Lifted in South Central and Southwestern MN

MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted the no travel advisory from state highways and Interstate 90 in South Central Minnesota. The no travel advisory has also been lifted for Southwestern Minnesota. Area highways were under a no travel advisory due to blowing snow and low visibility. Officials say motorists should use […]

December 29, 2025

Blizzard Conditions Persist/Dangerous Travel Conditions

Plows are out clearing the roads but the State Patrol says blizzard-like conditions are still causing dangerous travel conditions across the state today (Monday). The State Patrol says they’ve seen 67 property damage crashes, three injury crashes, four spinouts, 121 vehicles off the road and seven jackknifed semis between 5 and 9 p.m. Sunday. That’s […]

December 24, 2025

Opening of First Municipal Cannabis Dispensary Delayed

(Learfield News/Anoka, MN) — The opening of the state’s first municipal adult-use cannabis dispensary is being pushed back until mid to late January. City officials say the Anoka Cannabis Company is awaiting the required site inspection from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Staff is completing final training and putting the finishing touches on the […]

December 24, 2025

Workforce Grants Announced by Governor, DEED

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the recipients of 8.8 million dollars in grants to grow Minnesota’s workforce. The grants are part of the Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative that is preparing Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five categories: caring professions, education, manufacturing, […]

December 23, 2025

Nearly 100 Mayors Send Letter to State Leaders in Response to Fraud

(Learfield News/Crosslake, MN) – A coalition of 98 mayors from cities across Minnesota has signed a joint letter to state leaders raising the alarm over fraud, unfunded state mandates, and escalating cost pressures that are putting the financial burdens on local governments and taxpayers. Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst said, “Even well-managed communities are being pushed […]

December 22, 2025

LeSueur Mayor 12-22-25

Le Sueur Mayor Shawn Kirby was the guest on Mayor Monday on KCHK. He caught us up on issues in the community and reminded us of the City Administrator and City Council Members.

December 22, 2025

Minnesota BCA Investigates Officer Shooting in St. Paul

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota BCA is investigating after St. Paul police shot a man during a stolen vehicle stop Sunday afternoon. Officials say GM remotely disabled the car on the Interstate-94 ramp from Highway 52. The man fled on foot, pointed a gun at officers, and was shot in the leg. Investigators […]

December 19, 2025

Federal Investigators Estimate Fraud in Minnesota Could Reach $9 Billion

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Federal investigators are out with a new estimate of the total amount of money lost to fraud in state government since 2018. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson says 14 “high risk” Medicaid programs have cost 18 billion dollars in Minnesota. Thompson said a significant amount, “half or more” of the 18 […]

December 18, 2025

President Trump Rips Immigrants, Somalis in Minnesota in Address to Nation

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — President Donald Trump used part of his primetime address to the nation last night to attack immigrants and Somalis in Minnesota. Trump says reverse migration needs to happen in our state. He said, “Look at Minnesota where Somalians have taken over the economics of the state and have stolen billions and […]

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