Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

February 9, 2026

Jensen Drops Out of GOP Governor’s Race, Running for State Auditor

(Learfield News/Victoria, MN) — Former state Senator and 2022 Republican nominee Scott Jensen is dropping out of the 2026 race for governor. Jensen finished a distant fourth in the GOP gubernatorial straw poll at last Tuesday’s precinct caucuses with 6.4 percent of the vote. Jensen says in a campaign video that he’s instead running for […]

February 9, 2026

Renville County Jail Scam

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an increase in scam calls involving individuals currently housed at the Renville County Jail. Authorities say they’ve received a higher-than-normal number of calls reporting that scammers are using inmates’ names and claiming that, due to overcrowding, a loved one can be released to home monitoring […]

February 9, 2026

Waconia Man Accused of Threatening Politician in Otter Tail County

(Learfield News/Fergus Falls, MN) — A Waconia man is charged with threats of violence for allegedly harassing a politician in Otter Tail County. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Brandon DeWolf called the victim multiple times and sent derogatory and aggressive text messages after receiving a call from the politician regarding a campaign. The victim described the calls […]

February 9, 2026

Mangione to Stand State Trial in June for Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

(Learfield News/Manhattan, NY) — Luigi Mangione will face a state trial for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson before the case goes to federal court. A judge in New York Friday set the state murder trial for June 8th. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons, and forgery charges. Mangione is accused of […]

February 9, 2026

Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Kandiyohi County Lake

A Bird Island man escaped injured after his vehicle broke through the ice on Lake Lillian Friday morning. At Just after 11:30, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office responded and observed that a pickup pulling a fish house broke through the ice and the vehicle was unoccupied. The front end of the vehicle was submerged. During […]

February 9, 2026

State Issues Grant for Hwy 12 Project in Meeker County

ST. PAUL – State Rep. Scott Van Binsbergen, R-Montevideo, announced that the state is providing up to $2.7 million in grant funding for a highway project on the eastern edge of Litchfield. Meeker County Public Works Director and County Engineer Phil Schmalz said the award will help MnDOT fund most of the cost of installing […]

February 6, 2026

Police Arrest Man for Damaging Ice Sculpture at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — An ice sculpture bearing the message “Prosecute ICE” was destroyed outside the Minnesota State Capitol just hours after it was unveiled Thursday. Authorities say 30-year-old Jake Lang of Lake Worth, Florida, a pardoned January 6 insurrectionist, posted a video on social media showing himself knocking over the sculpture. Capitol security […]

February 6, 2026

EagleCam Pair Preparing Nest for Egg-Laying

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – The EagleCam pair is spending more time at their nest, adding grasses and new sticks, a strong sign they’re preparing for egg-laying. The DNR (Department of Natural Resources) says viewers can expect more courtship behavior and increased nest activity in the coming weeks. In past seasons, eggs have typically been […]

February 5, 2026

Minnesota State Patrol to Honor Heroic Acts

(Learfield News/Mendota Heights, MN) — The Minnesota State Patrol is honoring troopers, residents and public servants today whose actions over the past year demonstrated heroism and excellence in crisis. Those being recognized include civilians who rescued people from a fiery crash in Blaine, dispatchers who coordinated the response to the Annunciation School and Church mass […]

February 5, 2026

Voting Begins on MNDOT’s Name a Snowplow Finalists

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Voting on a new list of finalists begins today in the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s latest Name a Snowplow contest. The top eight vote-getters will become new MnDOT snowplow names, one new name for each MnDOT district. See the list of finalists and vote now at mndot.gov/nameasnowplow. Voting will remain open through noon on […]
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