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March 5, 2026

Pedestrian Hit by Semi in Wright County

A pedestrian was hit by a semi tractor truck in Wright County early this morning (Thursday) in Annandale. The State Patrol says 45-year-old James Smith of Annandale was taken to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Patrol says the truck, driven by 52-year-old Frank Warden of Maple Lake, was traveling westbound on […]

March 5, 2026

Two Arrested in Willmar Shoplifting/Pursuit Incident

Two suspects were arrested after a shoplifting report in Willmar that turned into a high speed pursuit that ended in Pennock Tuesday afternoon. After responding to the report of a shoplifting at a Willmar hardware store, police located the suspect vehicle. Police say 49-year-old Ricardo Gomez of Willmar fled the attempted stop. He later stopped, […]

March 4, 2026

Minnesota Native Identified Among Victims in Texas Mass Shooting

(Learfield News/Glenwood, MN) — A Minnesotan is one of three people killed in a mass shooting outside a crowded bar in Austin, Texas, last weekend. Family members say 30-year-old Jorge Munoz Pederson, who grew up in Glenwood and later lived in the Twin Cities, died from a gunshot wound to the head. His mother told […]

March 4, 2026

Meeker County Sheriff Running for Re-election

Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze has announced he’s running for re-election. In a press release, Cruze said as Sheriff, my promise remains unwavering: to serve with Honor, Integrity and Courage. He added, that together, we will continue building a safer community for today and future generations. Below is the entire announcement; I am honored to […]

March 4, 2026

Senate Bill Prohibits Prescription Drug Companies from TV Ads

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — If you’re tired of seeing all those TV commercials for prescription drugs, relief may be coming your way. A proposal to prohibit prescription drug manufacturers from advertising on television is heading to the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. Republican State Senator Rich Draheim of Madison Lake says by […]

March 4, 2026

White Bear Lake Army Reserve Soldier Killed in Kuwait Drone Attack

(Learfield News/Fort Bragg, NC) — An Army Reserve soldier from Minnesota is one of the four killed in a drone attack Sunday in Kuwait. The Department of War identified 39-year-old Sergeant First Class Nicole Amor of White Bear Lake as one of the victims. Amor and the other soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment […]

March 3, 2026

Trump Administration to Brief Congress on Operation Epic Fury

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — The Trump administration is going to brief Congress today (Mon) on the airstrikes the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran. The attacks have led to a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said, “the Administration has still not laid out a strategic plan or path forward. The […]

March 2, 2026

Suspect Arrested After Threat to Kill Renville County Probation Officer

(Franklin, MN) A rural Winthrop man was arrested Friday after authorities say he threatened to kill his Renville County probation officer and fled a traffic stop in Sibley County. On Friday morning, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Renville County Probation that a client, 64-year-old Thomas Earl McDonald, was threatening to kill […]

March 2, 2026

Walz to Push for Bonding Bill, Republicans Want Tax Cuts

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The governor and lawmakers are talking about legislative proposals with a $3.7 billion dollar surplus the next two years and a smaller surplus in 2028-29. Governor Tim Walz says he’s going to make getting a bipartisan bonding bill done a top priority. He also said, “I think you will see […]

March 2, 2026

Juvenile Injured/Alcohol Suspected in Sibley County Crash

A juvenile driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Sibley County Sunday north of Winthrop and authorities say alcohol is believed to be a factor. The driver was taken to Hutchinson Health for treatment of minor injuries. The Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle crashed in the ditch on Highway 15 near 244th Street in […]
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