Estimated 200K Attend No Kings Rally at MN State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  Organizers say an estimated 200 thousand people attended the flagship No Kings rally Saturday at the State Capitol. They’re calling it the largest single-day protest in Minnesota history. Governor Tim Walz introduced Bruce Springsteen before he played the song “Streets of Minneapolis” about the federal agent killings of Renee Good […]

Spring Burning Restrictions Begin in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris effective today (Monday, March 30), due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. The restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami South, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Crow […]

Huge Turnout Expected for No Kings Rally at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Organizers and St. Paul police are preparing for more than 100 thousand people at the No Kings Rally at the State Capitol. Ann Treacy of Women’s March Minnesota says they were planning a big event – but didn’t anticipate this response. Treacy says, “We are the flagship for the U.S. […]

Driver Involved in Fatal Cottonwood County Crash had No License

(Learfield News/Sanborn, MN) — The SUV driver in Friday’s fatal southwestern Minnesota crash had no driver’s license, according to the State Patrol. Troopers say 67-year-old Martin Hanson of Springfield, had no license from any state. He and four members of a Minnesota family riding in a transit van were killed in Cottonwood County. The State […]

Mullin Confirmed as DHS Secretary, Minnesota Senators Vote ‘No’

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Minnesota’s senators did not support Senator Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation as Department of Homeland Security secretary. The Oklahoma Republican was confirmed Monday on a 54-45 vote. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith voted “no.” Smith said she, “does not have confidence that Mullin will change the Trump administration’s reckless, dangerous and illegal […]

Bills Would Provide Loans for MN Businesses Impacted by Federal Agents

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Two bills that would set aside money for loans for Minnesota businesses hurt by Operation Metro Surge went before a Senate Committee Monday. Elliot Payne is President of the Minneapolis City Council and says Minneapolis has already made a 7 million dollar investment, but more money is needed. He explains […]

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MN Educators Desire Dedicated Statewide Insurance Pool

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Educators spoke at the Capitol Wednesday, demanding a structural fix to the health insurance crisis teachers face in Minnesota. Amanda Kottke, a science teacher in the Glencoe-Silver Lake school district, says her son got sick a year ago. After two “lethargic” days and a gut feeling that he needed to […]

Paid Leave Program Off to a Strong Start

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Minnesota’s Paid Leave program is off to a strong start. New numbers from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) show nearly 34,000 Minnesotans have already been approved for leave since the program launched. DEED says the system is moving quickly: two-thirds of applications are being approved or denied […]

Services Scheduled for Minnesota Soldier Killed in Kuwait

(Learfield News/White Bear Lake, MN) — Funeral services are scheduled for 39-year-old Master Sergeant Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake. The Minnesota soldier was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait at the start of the conflict in Iran. Amor was just days from returning home to her husband and two children. A public visitation […]