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December 30, 2025

Stearns County Jail Inmate Allegedly Assaults Staff, Rips Sink from Wall

(Learfield News/St. Cloud, MN) – A Stearns County Jail inmate is accused of assaulting officers and pulling a sink off the wall of his cell. According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to reports of flooding after the inmate allegedly damaged the sink and refused to cooperate. When officers entered the cell to remove the […]

December 29, 2025

No Travel Advisories Lifted in South Central and Southwestern MN

MANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has lifted the no travel advisory from state highways and Interstate 90 in South Central Minnesota. The no travel advisory has also been lifted for Southwestern Minnesota. Area highways were under a no travel advisory due to blowing snow and low visibility. Officials say motorists should use […]

December 29, 2025

Blizzard Conditions Persist/Dangerous Travel Conditions

Plows are out clearing the roads but the State Patrol says blizzard-like conditions are still causing dangerous travel conditions across the state today (Monday). The State Patrol says they’ve seen 67 property damage crashes, three injury crashes, four spinouts, 121 vehicles off the road and seven jackknifed semis between 5 and 9 p.m. Sunday.  That’s […]

December 24, 2025

ANIMALS RECOVERED FROM RENVILLE COUNTY PROPERTY

The Animal Humane Society has rescued 41 animals that were living on a property in Renville County that was covered in waste.  AHS worked with Renville County law enforcement and found dozens of dogs and vulnerable puppies and a number of birds.  Director of Animal Welfare Liv Hagen says she doesn’t know how long the […]

December 24, 2025

Opening of First Municipal Cannabis Dispensary Delayed

(Learfield News/Anoka, MN) — The opening of the state’s first municipal adult-use cannabis dispensary is being pushed back until mid to late January. City officials say the Anoka Cannabis Company is awaiting the required site inspection from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Staff is completing final training and putting the finishing touches on the […]

December 24, 2025

Workforce Grants Announced by Governor, DEED

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the recipients of 8.8 million dollars in grants to grow Minnesota’s workforce. The grants are part of the Drive for 5 Workforce Initiative that is preparing Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five categories: caring professions, education, manufacturing, […]

December 23, 2025

Nearly 100 Mayors Send Letter to State Leaders in Response to Fraud

(Learfield News/Crosslake, MN) – A coalition of 98 mayors from cities across Minnesota has signed a joint letter to state leaders raising the alarm over fraud, unfunded state mandates, and escalating cost pressures that are putting the financial burdens on local governments and taxpayers. Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst said, “Even well-managed communities are being pushed […]

December 23, 2025

National Guard Readiness Center In New Ulm Completed

(New Ulm, MN) — Governor Tim Walz joined Minnesota National Guard leaders in New Ulm Monday to celebrate the completion of the new National Guard Readiness Center. The 40-thousand-square-foot facility will support training, coordination, and emergency response for the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment. Construction began in April 2024, and the center will serve […]

December 22, 2025

One Injured in Sibley County Crash

A Winthrop woman was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash in Sibley County Saturday morning southwest of Stewart. The Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Faith Maiers was taken to a local hospital for treatment of suspected minor injuries. Authorities say Maiers was traveling westbound on 210th Street near 641st Avenue when she lost control of the […]

December 22, 2025

Update: Hwy 212 From Olivia to Glencoe Reopened

WILLMAR, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reopened Highway 212 from Olivia to Glencoe. It was closed earlier today (Monday) just after 5am due to icy road conditions and multiple crashes and vehicle spin outs as a narrow band of freezing rain came through southern Minnesota overnight which created a challenging morning commute. […]
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