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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

First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Carver County

(Learfield News/Victoria, MN) — A new adult-use cannabis dispensary is opening today (Fri) in Victoria. Shayne Dauenhauer says Minne Organix is the first state-licensed retailer in Carver County. He says, “We are super excited. We’re starting off with vape disposables, vape cartridges, and also adult-use edibles.” He says cannabis flower and pre-rolls are expected in […]

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

Minnesota DNR Unveils New EagleCam

(Learfield News/Undated) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is unveiling its new and improved EagleCam. It shows the nesting behavior of a breeding pair of bald eagles, featuring the same active nest as last season. However, this season viewers will enjoy an improved view of the nest, as the camera has been repositioned and […]

December 3, 2025

MN Politicians Rip Trump for Calling Somalis and Omar ‘Garbage’

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Minnesota politicians are blasting President Trump for his continued attacks on the state’s Somali community. During a cabinet meeting Tuesday, Trump called Somali Americans, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and her friends “garbage.” The president also said he doesn’t want Somalis in our country. Omar said in a social media response, “His obsession […]

December 3, 2025

Willmar Woman Injured in Yellow Medicine County Crash

A Willmar woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Yellow Medicine County Tuesday evening southwest of Granite Falls. The State Patrol says 22-year-old Alissa Kellen was taken to Granite Falls Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says Kellen was driving a box truck northbound on Highway 23 when the vehicle partially rolled […]

December 2, 2025

Ridgewater Seeks Public Input on Search for Next President

WILLMAR and HUTCHINSON, MN – Ridgewater College is inviting members of the public to participate in community listening sessions as part of the search for the College’s next president. Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson will host listening sessions on Thursday, December 11 at both the Willmar and Hutchinson campuses. Listening sessions are open to the […]
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