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September 9, 2025

MNHouse DFL Elects Representative Stephenson Caucus Leader

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State Representative Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids will be the Minnesota House Democratic caucus leader next session. House DFL members elected Stephenson at a meeting Monday night. He was a close friend and former campaign manager for fallen House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and served as a pall bearer at […]

September 8, 2025

Six Arrested in Armed Robbery/Drug and Firearms Seizure

Six people were arrested in two counties related to an investigation of an armed robbery that took place at a residence in Kerkhoven on Thursday afternoon (Sept 4). The Swift County Sheriff’s Office responded to the initial call and according to the people involved, three males showed up at a residence in Kerkhoven and entered […]

September 5, 2025

Student Walkouts Planned in Response to Annunciation Shooting

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Students across the country are planning walkouts today (Fri) in response to the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The coordinated action is being led by Students Demand Action, who say they are calling for urgent measures to address gun violence. The protest follows last week’s attack, in which […]

September 4, 2025

KIM HANSON-WELCOME TO THE PARTY NEWCOMERS’ EVENT

Kim Hanson with the New Ulm Wilkommen Committee gave details about the “Welcome to the Party – Newcomer’s event” September 25 at the New Ulm Country Club. The event is free and anyone can go. There will be a kids’ area, businesses, organizations and much more for you to talk to and get to know […]

September 4, 2025

Funeral Set For One Victim Of Annunciation Church Shooting

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Services are set for one of the two children killed in last week’s mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. The visitation for eight-year-old Fletcher Merkel is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. The funeral will follow on the same day at 4 p.m. Services […]

September 3, 2025

VP Vance to Pay Respects to Victims of Annunciation Shooting in Minneapolis

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to be in Minnesota today (Wed) to pay respects to the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting. His office says the vice president and Second Lady Usha Vance are holding a series of private meetings to convey condolences to the families of those affected […]

September 2, 2025

Walz Confirms Plan to Call Special Session on Gun Safety Legislation

(Learfield News/Eagan, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is confirming that he plans to call a special session on gun violence legislation. Walz told reporters at a school in Eagan today (Tues) that he’s still talking with state lawmakers about what it might include. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she’s disappointed that the governor didn’t involve […]

September 2, 2025

Annunciation Church Holds 1st Mass Since Shooting, Victims Update

(Learfield News/inneapolis, MN) — Annunciation Catholic Church held its first Mass over the weekend since the shooting that injured 21 people and killed two children. It was held in the auditorium as the church is still closed. Hennepin Healthcare officials say three people are still hospitalized, one adult and two children, one of whom is […]

August 25, 2025

Scores From 08/24

Results from State Amateur Tournament. Class C: Regal defeats Waterville 3 to 1 Pierz scores eight runs in the second and eliminates the Courtland Cubs 9 to 0 Howard Lake was a 3 to 1 winner over Windom. Class B; Foley knocks the number 1 seed out of the tournament, the Lumberjacks score 4 runs […]

August 22, 2025

CLARKFIELD MAN DIES IN SKID LOADER ACCIDENT

Authorities in southwest Minnesota are investigating a deadly skid loader accident near Clarkfield. The Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office says a skid loader slid down into a drainage ditch Wednesday afternoon and the driver was trapped. First responders found the machine on its side fully submerged in the ditch and crews were able to rescue […]

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