USA Olympic Curling Increasing Interest in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) The success of the U.S. curling teams at the Winter Olympics is increasing interest in Minnesota. Scott Holwerda of Glacial Ridge Curling says they just opened their facility in Willmar and had a big open house: He says they are enjoying the new four sheets of ice in the former Herberger’s space […]

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DPS Unveiling Weapons Screening at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is unveiling the new weapons screening today (Fri) at the State Capitol. The system is scheduled to be fully implemented by Tuesday’s opening of the legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says, “People need to feel safe here and we have been behind […]

Klobuchar Cheers House Passage of Bill Ending Tariffs on Canada

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — U-S Senator Amy Klobuchar is cheering House passage of legislation that would repeal President Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Klobuchar said in a statement, “Canada is Minnesota’s top trading partner, but these chaotic tariffs are jeopardizing that relationship – and increasing costs for Minnesota families.” Six House Republicans joined Democrats in passing […]

Operation Metro Surge is Ending in Minnesota

(Learfield News)  Operation Metro Surge is ending in Minnesota. White House Border Czar Tom Homan said today they’ve seen a notable decrease in unlawful agitator activity in Minneapolis and throughout the state: Homan says a small footprint of personnel will remain for a period of time to close out and transition command and control back […]

McCollum Criticizes HHS for Cancelling $12 Million in Public Health Grants

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Betty McCollum is criticizing the White House for cancelling more than 12 million dollars in public health grants for Minnesota. The U-S Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut a total of 600 million dollars in grants to Minnesota, California, Colorado, and Illinois. McCollum accused H-H-S of sitting […]

Olympics Inspiring Minnesotans to Ski and Snowboard

(Learfield News/Kimball, MN)  The Winter Olympics in Italy are inspiring people in Minnesota to try skiing and snowboarding. Shelby Hedtke of Powder Ridge Ski Resort in Kimball says they are seeing increased interest: She says Powder Ridge will be open until mid-March.        

Border Czar Says Nearly 160 People in MN Arrested for Impeding, Assaulting Federal Officers

(Learfield News/Minneapolis) — White House border czar Tom Homan says nearly 160 people in Minnesota have been arrested for impeding or assaulting ICE officers. Homan says 85 of those cases have already been accepted for federal prosecution. He says a drawdown of federal agents in the state will happen when more Minnesota counties cooperate with […]

Walz to Discuss Impact of ICE Presence on Minnesota Small Businesses

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is speaking out today about the impacts the federal immigration surge is having on small businesses in Minnesota. The governor’s office says the presence of ICE has resulted in reduced foot traffic, staffing disruptions, lost wages and revenues, and partial or full business closures. Walz will be […]

MN Flag Sales Soaring During ICE Surge

(Learfield News/Undated) — Minnesota flag sales are surging amid ICE’s Operation Metro Surge. Some residents are buying flags to show state pride and to signal their opposition to the influx of federal immigration officers. Lee Harold, owner of Herold Flags in Rochester, says Minnesota flag sales have jumped 75 percent since the operation began. The […]