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May 12, 2026

Erich Becker, Valerie Cribbs and Lorie Jewell

German playwright, Erich Becker, professional harpist Valerie Cribbs and State Street Theater Executive Director, Lorie Jewell Talk about the North American Premier of the upcoming play A Life for the Revolution.              

May 12, 2026

Chokio Water Advisory Lifted

Chokio’s boil water advisory has been lifted. A notice dated May 12 says Chokio’s drinking water is safe, the drinking water problem has been corrected, and the advisory has ended. Residents can stop boiling their water and use tap water as usual. The city advises flushing the plumbing system by running each cold-water faucet for […]

May 12, 2026

Cargill CEO Traveling to China with President Trump

(Learfield News/Undated) — Minnesota-based Cargill CEO Brian Sikes is expected to travel to China this week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Trump for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Cargill is the only agriculture-focused company represented among several major U.S. corporations expected to attend. The trip comes as trade tensions and tariffs […]

May 12, 2026

First Half 2026 Property Taxes Due

The first half property taxes on all real estate are due and payable Friday (May 15, 2026). Payments sent in by mail must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2026. Payments made online must be dated no later than May 15, 2026. Payments made at drop box locations must be received no later than […]

May 12, 2026

Senate Re-passes OIG Bill, Heads to Governor’s Desk

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – More than a year after passing the bill the first time, the Minnesota Senate has re-passed the Office of Inspector General bill and is sending it to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. The new OIG will serve as an independent watchdog to prevent fraud in the state […]

May 12, 2026

Red Flag Warning

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect today (Tuesday) from 11am until 9pm for portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. Officials say high winds and low humidity will cause any fires that develop to spread rapidly and outdoor burning is not recommended. Winds will be from 25 to 35 mph […]

May 11, 2026

Still No Action on Gun Violence Prevention Package in MN House

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  This is the final week of the legislative session and it’s unknown whether the Minnesota House will take up a comprehensive gun violence prevention package. The legislation already passed the DFL-controlled Senate. Maggiy Emery of Protect Minnesota has a message for Republicans who appear to be blocking a vote. She […]

May 8, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Nudification Technology Ban into Law

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN)  —  A bill signed into law by Governor Walz bans consumer access to AI nudification technology. It requires that all companies turn off the feature that allows users to create deepfake pornographic images of innocent victims. DFL Senator Erin Maye Quade of Apple Valley led the fight for this law after […]

May 7, 2026

Klobuchar Plans Visits in Western MN

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in Western Minnesota over the next two days on a rural economy tour. She’ll meet with local leaders, small business owners, and first responders in Litchfield, Willmar, Canby, Montevideo, Lake Benton, and Marshall. Her visits will include a meeting with business owners on child care shortages, and stops to […]

May 6, 2026

High School Results & Schedule 5/6/26

Baseball Farmington 10, New Prague 0, 5 innings *NP held to 2 hits (Ethan Paler, Jaxon Woitas) Waseca 8, TCU 6 *TCU-Kellen Jirik 2-4, R, SB, 2 RBI New Ulm 5, Belle Plaine 2 *BP-Luke Schultz 2-3, R, 2B Holy Family 12, Jordan 4 *J-Joey Lamusga 2-4, R LSH 9, St. Clair 4 *LSH-Joe Lewis […]
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