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April 10, 2026

Senate Passes Bill Renaming Solar Garden Program in Honor of Hortman

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Senate followed the House Thursday in passing a bill that would rename the state’s community solar garden program after the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Senator John Hoffman introduced the bill for all the work Hortman did to start this program in 2013. He told members, “Melissa recognized […]

April 9, 2026

Wild turkey hunting is popular in Minnesota

  Spring turkey hunting begins April 15 Spring turkey hunting in Minnesota begins this month, with opportunities available from Wednesday, April 15, through Saturday, May 31. There are six seasons labeled A-F. Wild turkey hunting is popular in Minnesota and turkey hunting — including setting decoys, listening for gobbles and calling to birds — can […]

April 7, 2026

MPCA will host public meeting to hear input on proposed dairy expansion near Morris, MN

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will host a public meeting to present information and hear comments on the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and feedlot permit for a proposed dairy expansion in west central Minnesota. The meeting is scheduled for 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at The South Side Event Center and […]

April 7, 2026

Morris Coop’s Annual Meeting Thursday, April 9th

Morris Coop   Brian Kruize, General Manager of Morris Coop, Inviting our patrons to Morris Coop’s Annual Meeting    Thursday, April 9th, at the Old #1 Southside Dinner begins at 6:00 pm with the meeting to follow Two meat buffet with all the fixings and dessert Advanced tickets for only $7.00  Financial statements will be […]

April 7, 2026

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13–17, 2026

Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management collaborates with the National Weather Service to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan […]

April 7, 2026

MN Supreme Court Chief Justice Hudson Retiring

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) —  Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson is retiring at the end of September. Hudson said in a statement, “To serve in this role has been a profound honor, and I am thankful for the trust that was placed in me.” State law requires judges to retire when they turn […]

April 6, 2026

Klobuchar Joins Farmers, Ag Leaders to Discuss Rising Fertilizer Costs and Impact on Minnesota Agriculture

Klobuchar highlighted the negative effects of tariffs, the war with Iran, and market consolidation on fertilizer, and her two bipartisan bills.   MINNESOTA — Senator Amy Klobuchar visited with farmers in Cannon Falls to highlight her bipartisan bills to lower fertilizer costs in the wake of the war in Iran. Klobuchar met with Minnesota agriculture leaders, including […]

April 6, 2026

Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock Fry

It’s that time of year….. come out and enjoy the Herman Oddfellows Fresh Smelt and Pollock fry. It will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 10th and  11th  serving is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $20.00 for Adults, Kids 12 $10.00 and kids under 4 are Free. All you can eat […]

April 6, 2026

Closures April 13th on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose

Periodic lane closures begin April 13 on Interstate 94 between Sauk Centre and Melrose Two-year project will repair eastbound bridges in 2026, reconstruct westbound bridges in 2027 ST. CLOUD, Minn.– Motorists traveling on Interstate 94between Sauk Centre and Melrose, Stearns County, can expect periodic lane closures and delays as the Minnesota Department of Transportation begins a two-year project […]

April 6, 2026

GAS PRICES UP TO $3.57 A GALLON IN MINNESOTA

Gas prices continue to rise in Minnesota and across the U-S due to the ongoing war with Iran.   Triple-A Minnesota says today’s statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.57.  That’s up from $3.41 one week ago.    We were paying $3.18 a month ago.  The national average is up to $4.11 […]
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