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February 20, 2026

Semi and MnDOT Plow Collided Head-on in Kandiyohi County

(Learfield News/Atwater MN) — No one is injured after a semi and a snowplow collided early Thursday morning in Kandiyohi County. The State Patrol says a MnDOT plow and semi crashed head-on just before 5 a.m. on Highway 12 near Atwater. The semi was eastbound on 12 when it crossed into the westbound lane. Emergency […]

February 19, 2026

3 Inches to 3 Feet of Snow in Parts of MN

Minnesotans are digging out today after the latest snowfall dumped anywhere from 3 inches to 3 feet. According to the National Weather Service, Hoveland in far northern Minnesota is reporting 38.6 inches of snow. In the southern part of the state… Waconia 7.7” Granite Falls 7” Glencoe 6” Chaska 5.9” Dassel 5.6” Willmar 5.5″ Howard […]

February 19, 2026

Bill to Keep ICE Agents Out of Schools Fails in Minnesota House Committee

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota House Education Policy Committee failed in its first attempt to pass a bill to keep ICE out of schools. It would have required agents to get a judicial warrant first. Republican Peggy Bennett of Albert Lea voted against it, saying state and local governments need better cooperation to […]

February 19, 2026

DNR EagleCam Shows Adult Incubating Egg in Nest

(Learfield News/Undated) – The Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam now shows adults sitting on an egg in the nest (Click here). Officials believe the egg was laid Sunday afternoon, and there could be more on the way. They say eagles usually lay their eggs a few days apart. Eggs normally hatch after 34 to 39 days of […]

February 19, 2026

Two Drivers Injured in McLeod County Crash

Two drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County involving a semi and and SUV Wednesday afternoon west of Hutchinson. The State Patrol says 56-year-old Darren Gjerset of Echo was driving the semi. Sixty-seven-year-old Kimberly Reinhart of Minnetrista was driving the SUV. Both were taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. […]

February 19, 2026

One Injured in Meeker County Crash

One driver was injured in a two-vehicle rear-end crash in Meeker County Wednesday afternoon south of Dassel. The State Patrol says 46-year-old Martha Gaye of Darwin was taken to Dassel ER for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, 18-year-old Daniel Wehseler of Hutchinson, was not injured. The Patrol says the crash […]

February 19, 2026

Minnesota’s Midweek Storm Drops Up to 34 Inches on North Shore

(Undated) — A powerful midweek winter storm slammed Minnesota on Wednesday, burying parts of the North Shore under some of the heaviest snowfall of the season. The largest total came from Hovland, where a weather spotter measured a massive 34 inches of snow. Nearby communities also saw extreme accumulation, including Lutsen (24.5″), Little Marais (20″), […]

February 18, 2026

Busy Day as New Session Opens at Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Lawmakers return to a full slate of activity today as the new legislative session begins, with nearly 20 committees scheduled to meet. Key committees on the docket include Agriculture, Education, Health, Housing, and Public Safety. Activity outside the hearing rooms will also be busy, with three rallies planned throughout the […]

February 18, 2026

Meeker County Approves Local Option Sales Tax

The Meeker County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution for implementing a local option sales tax. The .5% or half-cent tax will go toward funding transportation projects. Commissioner Steve Schmitt: Schmitt says Meeker County is one of the last counties in the area to use the state approved option. County officials say it will […]

February 18, 2026

Minnesota Honors School Bus Drivers with Statewide Appreciation Day

(Undated) — Thousands of school bus drivers across Minnesota are being recognized today (Wed) as the state marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Nick Klaseus of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation says drivers play a crucial role in getting students to and from school safely. He says drivers transport more than 700,000 students every […]
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