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October 21, 2025

Suspect Arrested After Firebombs Target Minneapolis Ice Cream Shop

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — A suspect is in custody after firebombs were thrown at a Minneapolis ice cream shop twice in less than 15 hours. Fletcher’s Ice Cream and Cafe was hit around 10:45 p.m. Sunday and again at 1 p.m. Monday, causing damage but no injuries. Owner Jason Fletcher suspects the attacks may be […]

October 17, 2025

Bird Flu Hits Three More Minnesota Turkey Farms

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Three additional turkey operations in Minnesota have been impacted by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. On Tuesday, officials confirmed outbreaks in Kandiyohi County: 30,430 commercial turkey breeder hens, Meeker County: 92,021 commercial turkey meat birds, and Stearns County: 61,038 commercial turkey meat […]

October 16, 2025

DEED Awards $20.7M for Greater MN Economic Development

St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today (Thursday) announced over $20.7 million in grants through the Small City Development Program (SCDP) that will support economic development in 33 cities and counties in Greater Minnesota, rehabilitating nearly 300 properties. DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek says. “These grants ensure all Minnesotans […]

October 16, 2025

Minnesota Counties Stop Accepting SNAP Applications

Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is halting new food assistance applications, another direct hit from the federal government shutdown. As of 10 pm Wednesday, counties across the state stopped approving new applications for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families warns that federal funding is running out […]

October 14, 2025

MN BCA Changing Policy on DWI Testing Equipment

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is changing its policy when it comes to handling the DWI test instruments across the state. From now on, in an effort to reduce human error, BCA Superintendent Drew Evans says his agency will be responsible for replacing the gas cylinders used in […]

October 13, 2025

Marlin Hildahl

Marlin Hildahl, age 74, of Granite Falls, Minnesota passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Granite Falls Hospital after an eight-year battle with leukemia. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Rock Haven Church in Granite Falls. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, […]

October 13, 2025

8 MN Fire Departments Receiving Free CO Alarms to Install in Homes

(Learfield News/Rochester, MN) — Eight Minnesota fire departments will be receiving free carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to install in homes in their communities. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is kicking off the event with the Rochester Fire Department today (Monday). The free CO alarms will be handed out thanks to a federal grant. Other cities […]

October 11, 2025

Scores from 10/11/25

Scorecard from Saturday. College Football: Gustavus picks up their first win of the season, sophmore QB Dylan Blount throws for 333 yards and four touchdowns, two to wide out Kaden Kleinschmidt and the Gustie defense stepped up in the second half intercepting three passes to pick up a 35 to 21 win over St Olaf. […]

October 10, 2025

Scores from 10/09

Here is the scorecard from Thursday night. Volleyball: Mankato East picks up a 3 to 0 section win over New Ulm, Fairmont needed five sets to get past Worthington, as did Mankato west over Belle Plaine, MVL was a 3 to 1 winner over Sleepy Eye, Cleveland picks up a section win over St Mary’s […]

October 9, 2025

Mpls Police Identify More Victims of Mass Shooting

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The Minneapolis Police Department says it has identified more victims of the deadly Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting, raising the number to 30. Officers say the total changed after victims discovered they had shrapnel wounds and went to the hospital after the fact. One was not injured from gunfire. Of the […]

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