Local Voices. Statewide Stories.

February 10, 2026

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 […]

February 10, 2026

After Enhancing Safety Efforts, a Stretch of Highway 7 Saw Zero Deaths in 2025

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — A stretch of Highway 7 recorded zero traffic deaths in 2025, a dramatic improvement after years of safety concerns. The 18-mile stretch from Hopkins to just west of St. Bonifacius saw five fatal crashes in 2024. In response, the Highway 7 Safety Coalition invested in a new AI-powered camera enforcement system, […]

February 10, 2026

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 […]

February 9, 2026

Montevideo School District Bond Vote

Voters in the Montevideo School District will decide a $42 million bond question Tuesday (Feb. 10, 2026). The funds would be used to address significant facility issues in the high school building; modernize security in the high school, middle school, and Sanford and Ramsey elementary schools; and construct a performing arts center at the high […]

February 9, 2026

ICE’s Top Prosecutor in Minnesota Retires

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — The top attorney for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota is stepping down. Jim Stolley, the agency’s chief counsel in the state, has announced his retirement after 31 years in public service. His departure comes as immigration authorities face increased scrutiny from federal judges over multiple failures to comply with […]

February 9, 2026

Jensen Drops Out of GOP Governor’s Race, Running for State Auditor

(Learfield News/Victoria, MN) — Former state Senator and 2022 Republican nominee Scott Jensen is dropping out of the 2026 race for governor. Jensen finished a distant fourth in the GOP gubernatorial straw poll at last Tuesday’s precinct caucuses with 6.4 percent of the vote. Jensen says in a campaign video that he’s instead running for […]

February 9, 2026

Renville County Jail Scam

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an increase in scam calls involving individuals currently housed at the Renville County Jail. Authorities say they’ve received a higher-than-normal number of calls reporting that scammers are using inmates’ names and claiming that, due to overcrowding, a loved one can be released to home monitoring […]

February 9, 2026

Waconia Man Accused of Threatening Politician in Otter Tail County

(Learfield News/Fergus Falls, MN) — A Waconia man is charged with threats of violence for allegedly harassing a politician in Otter Tail County. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Brandon DeWolf called the victim multiple times and sent derogatory and aggressive text messages after receiving a call from the politician regarding a campaign. The victim described the calls […]

February 9, 2026

Mangione to Stand State Trial in June for Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

(Learfield News/Manhattan, NY) — Luigi Mangione will face a state trial for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson before the case goes to federal court. A judge in New York Friday set the state murder trial for June 8th. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons, and forgery charges. Mangione is accused of […]

February 9, 2026

Vehicle Breaks Through Ice on Kandiyohi County Lake

A Bird Island man escaped injured after his vehicle broke through the ice on Lake Lillian Friday morning. At Just after 11:30, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office responded and observed that a pickup pulling a fish house broke through the ice and the vehicle was unoccupied. The front end of the vehicle was submerged. During […]
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