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March 10, 2026

Murder Trial On Hold For Watkins Man Accused of Killing His Co-Worker

(Learfield News/Buffalo, MN) — The murder trial of a Watkins man accused of killing his co-worker is on indefinite hold after a second mental competency evaluation determined he is unable to understand the court proceedings. It’s the second time a judge has ruled that 40-year-old David Bruce Delong is not competent to stand trial. Delong […]

March 10, 2026

Minnesota’s Chief Justice Refusing to Limit Immigration Enforcement

(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota’s chief justice is again refusing to limit how federal agents conduct immigration enforcement in and around state courthouses. Chief Justice Natalie Hudson says she doesn’t have the constitutional authority to restrict federal officers and worries that doing so could appear political. The request came from Attorney General Keith Ellison and top […]

March 10, 2026

Lower Sioux Indian Community Signs Tribal-State Cannabis Compact

(Learfield News/Morton, MN) — The Lower Sioux Indian Community is the latest Tribal nation to sign a cannabis compact with the state. The agreement allows the Lower Sioux Community to provide cannabis flower and products to state-licensed dispensaries and businesses. Eric Taubel of the Office of Cannabis Management says state and Tribal leaders share a […]

March 9, 2026

Gas Prices Continue to Rise

(Learfield News/Undated) — Consumers are seeing gasoline prices jump at one of the fastest rates in years after oil markets surged following U.S. strikes on Iran and the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. GasBuddy reports that additional attacks across the Middle East over the weekend have pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel […]

March 9, 2026

Fischbach Urges Patience on Market Turmoil from War in Iran

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) — Stock prices have plunged and gas prices have surged following the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign in Iran, prompting fresh concerns from consumers and businesses already navigating an unpredictable economic landscape. Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she expects the volatility to be short-lived, noting that market forces often correct themselves. Fischbach […]

March 6, 2026

High School Results & Schedule 3/6/26

Boys Basketball Section 2AA Quarterfinal #1 Belle Plaine 101, #8 Albert Lea 51 *BP-Caden Koepp 27 points, 16 made 3’s as a team, 5 different players with 11+ points #5 Blue Earth Area 58, #4 LCWM 53 #3 Waseca 80, #6 Maple River 60 #2 GSL 81, #10 St. Clair 58 Section 5AA Second Round […]

March 6, 2026

Valleyfair and 6 Other Parks Sold by Six Flags

(Learfield News/Shakopee, MN) — Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee and six other parks are under new ownership. Six Flags announced that it sold all seven parks to real estate investment firm EPR properties for more than 340 million dollars. EPR plans to partner with Enchanted Parks to operate Valleyfair. All current employees are expected to […]

March 6, 2026

DHS Sec. Noem Dismissed, Sen. Klobuchar Words on Policing in MN

(Learfield News/Washington, D.C.) – President Donald Trump is dismissing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. This comes after contentious hearings before the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees this week, where Republicans and Democrats grilled her about DHS spending and her department’s policing. Noem and Senior Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke over each other about ICE […]

March 5, 2026

FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FALLEN SEARGANT AMOR

Flags in White Bear Lake and all across Minnesota are flying at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor.  The 39-year-old Army Reservist was killed in a drone attack Sunday in Kuwait.  Governor Walz also ordered all U.S and Minnesota flags lowered statewide today (Thursday) in honor of Sergeant Amor.   […]

March 4, 2026

Minnesota Native Identified Among Victims in Texas Mass Shooting

(Learfield News/Glenwood, MN) — A Minnesotan is one of three people killed in a mass shooting outside a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Family members say 30-year-old Jorge Munoz Pederson, who grew up in Glenwood and later lived in the Twin Cities, died from a gunshot wound to the head. His mother told […]
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