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December 8, 2025

Watkins Man Indicted for 1st Degree Murder in Killing of Coworker

(Learfield News/Buffalo, MN) – A man from Watkins is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the alleged sledgehammer killing of a co-worker in Cokato last month. The Wright County Attorney’s Office says a grand injury indicted 40-year-old David Bruce Delong for murder in the first degree with premeditation in the death of 20-year-old Amber […]

December 8, 2025

BCA Identifies Man and Deputies in Wright County Shooting

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State investigators have released the names of those involved in a Wright County use-of-force incident last week. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says 18-year-old Dwayne Trunnell of Monticello was shot after advancing toward deputies with a knife on November 25th. Deputy Benjamin Skweres, a five-year veteran, fired his weapon, […]

December 5, 2025

Dozen Arrests Made in Immigration Surge in Twin Cities

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security say a dozen people were arrested in immigration raids this week in the Twin Cities. The undocumented immigrants detained are from Somalia, Mexico, and El Salvador. Court records show eight of them have criminal convictions for DUI, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, and […]

December 5, 2025

Suspect Arrested After Shooting in Meeker County

A Willmar man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to shooting a woman in Meeker County Thursday afternoon near Grove City. The Sheriff’s Office says the victim called and told authorities she was bleeding and that she was hiding in the basement. The suspect also called and admitted to the shooting. The victim told deputies […]

December 4, 2025

STATE BUDGET FORECAST SHOWS CURRENT $2.5-BILLION SURPLUS, DEFICIT IN 2028-29

State officials are predicting a surplus of nearly $2.5-billion in the current biennium and a $2.96-billion deficit for the 2028-29 budget.  The Minnesota Management and Budget Office says a better-than-expected fiscal year close and higher near-term revenue collections, partially offset by increased spending estimates, result in a projected surplus.  But higher health care costs and […]

December 4, 2025

Richmond Woman Running for Republican House Speaker Demuth’s Seat

(Learfield News/Richmond, MN) — A woman from Stearns County is running for the Minnesota House seat of Republican Speaker Lisa Demuth of Cold Spring next year. Tanja Goering of Richmond is seeking the Republican nomination in House District 13-A. Demuth is campaigning for governor in 2026. Goering says in a statement that she’s running because […]

December 4, 2025

Mike Lindell Files Paperwork for MN Governor’s Race

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota businessman Mike Lindell has filed paperwork to run for governor as a Republican, but says he’s not officially in the race yet. Lindell, best known for founding MyPillow and his loyalty to President Donald Trump, told reporters he’s “98 percent sure” he’ll announce next Thursday, December 11th. Lindell has […]

December 3, 2025

Santa Speedo Run 12-3-25

Erin from Geisenbrau Bier Co joined the News at Noon to talk about a unique fundraiser coming up on Saturday at the Brewery.          

December 3, 2025

CHAMBER ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR BUSINESS, VOLUNTEER, TOURISM PERSON OF THE YEAR

The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2026 Business and Tourism Person of the Year and something new, the Volunteer of the Year.  The Chamber says that volunteers play a vital role in the Chamber’s success.  Two businesses are chosen, one big one small.  Nomination forms can be returned […]

December 3, 2025

NEW ULM ELECTION SITES WILL STAY THE SAME

Polling places in New Ulm will remain the same for the 2026 elections.  The New Ulm City Council voted Tuesday to designate the election polling locations for its four wards.  So that means the same locations used in 2024 will be used in 2026.  First Ward will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church 700 South Broadway, […]
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