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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 8, 2025

One Injured in Kandiyohi County Crash

A passenger was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Kandiyohi County Saturday evening east of Willmar. The State Patrol says 43-year-old Esteban Ortiz of Windom was taken to Willmar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Asanett Hernandez of Windom. He was not injured. The Patrol […]

December 8, 2025

Two Die in Yellow Medicine Crash

Two people from Echo died in a two-vehicle crash in Yellow Medicine County Friday morning in Wood Lake Township. The State Patrol says 41-year-old Jean Hodgman and her passenger 14-year-old Jonathan Ramos died at the scene. The Patrol says they were not wearing seat belts. The driver of the other vehicle, 44-year-old Stacy Timm of […]

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 […]
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