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April 25, 2025

ACM Performers List Grows

The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime, May 8th. Reba is hosting again for a record 18th time and the line-up of performers keeps growing. 10 more performers have been announced including Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, LeAnn Rimes, Clint Black, Cody Johnson, Wynonna Judd, Brooks & Dunn, and Rascal Flatts. That’s in addition to the […]

April 25, 2025

Willie Nelson’s 154th Album Is Out Today

“Oh What a Beautiful World” is out today from 91-year-old Willie Nelson. It’s a tribute to his longtime friend and fellow musician Rodney Crowell. Every song on this album was written by Crowell. This album now marks Nelson’s 154th studio album. This is also Willie’s 77th solo album. PHOTO CREDIT: Music & Books – Willie Nelson Shop […]

April 25, 2025

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Federal Court Today

(Learfield News/New York, NY) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson of Maple Grove is scheduled to appear in federal court today (Fri) in New York City. Twenty-six-year-old Luigi Mangione is expected to plead not guilty to murder and stalking charges. Mangione was indicted by a federal grand jury last week and […]

April 25, 2025

Update: Hutchinson Motorcycle Crash

The State Patrol has released more information on a motorcycle crash involving a Silver Lake man that happened in Hutchinson Wednesday evening. The Patrol says 37-year-old Ryan Holmers was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Holmers was driving northbound on Highway 15 when he lost control of the motorcycle […]

April 25, 2025

Former Arctic Cat Executive Buys Company

(Learfield News/Undated) — A former company executive and an investment group have bought out Arctic Cat. The 1967 Thief River Falls company produces snowmobiles, ATVs, and side-by-sides. New CEO and President of the company, Brad Darling, was with Arctic Cat for 17 years before leaving in 2016. He became the CEO and president of ARGO, […]

April 25, 2025

Fire at ACGC School

Authorities are investigating a fire that was reported Thursday morning at the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School in Grove City. The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says at just before 8am, they received a report of a fire at the school on Highway 4. A short time later, staff at the school called and said there was a […]

April 24, 2025

Could Jelly Roll Get Pardoned In Tennessee?

The Tennessee Board of Parole just recommended that Jelly Roll receive a full pardon. If it happens, that would mean his past felony conviction for aggravated assault would no longer be on his record. Here’s what Jelly said at his parole hearing: “I want to be an inspiration for people who are now where I used […]

April 24, 2025

American Music Award Nominees Released, Hosted By J-Lo

The nominees have been announced for this year’s American Music Awards which cover all the genres of music. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominees for this year’s American Music Awards with 10. He’s followed by Post Malone with 8, then Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey all tied for 7. The coveted Artist of the Year category features: Ariana Grande, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift, Kendrick […]

April 24, 2025

Walz Delivers 7th State of the State Address

(St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz delivered his seventh State of the State Address Wednesday night from the Minnesota House Chamber. Walz said, ” Our legislature is narrowly divided but I believe we can unify around those ideas: Security, opportunity, freedom. I believe we can continue to make Minnesota the best place to live, […]

April 24, 2025

New Auburn Man Found Guilty of Domestic Assault, Kidnapping

(Learfield News/Stillwater, MN) — A New Auburn man has been found guilty of kidnapping, domestic assault by strangulation, and criminal sexual conduct. David Powers testified in his defense on Friday, but when the trial resumed Monday, he failed to return for cross-examination by the prosecution. The verdict came on Tuesday without Powers present. An arrest […]