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February 2, 2026

State Lawyers Weigh Unprecedented Prosecution of Federal Agents

(Learfield News/Undated) — Attorneys for the State of Minnesota are considering an unprecedented legal move: prosecuting federal law enforcement agents. There is no modern example of a state filing criminal charges against federal officers for the use of deadly force without cooperation from the federal government. If charges are pursued, the cases would likely hinge […]

January 29, 2026

No Real ID? Soon you will have to Pay TSA Screening Fee

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) — Beginning Sunday, February 1st, airline passengers 18 and older who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of government‑issued identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to verify their identity before passing through airport security and boarding a flight. TSA Regional Spokesperson Jessica Mayle says travelers […]

January 29, 2026

Klobuchar Officially Running for MN Governor

(Learfield News/Undated) — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced today she is running for governor of Minnesota. In a four-minute campaign video, Klobuchar acknowledged the challenges facing the state, saying, “We cannot sugarcoat how hard this is, but in these moments of enormous difficulty, we find strength in our Minnesota values of hard work, freedom, and […]

January 28, 2026

Former President Joe Biden Weighs In on Minnesota Shootings

(Learfield News/Undated) — Former President Joe Biden is weighing in on the shootings in Minnesota. In a statement posted to X Tuesday morning, Biden addressed the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were shot by federal agents. In his post, Biden said Minnesotans are “helping community members in unimaginable circumstances, speaking out against […]

January 27, 2026

BP Commander Bovino, Some Agents to Leave MN

(Learfield News)  Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minnesota today (TUES). Multiple federal sources have confirmed this development, which comes days after 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis was shot and killed by a Border Patrol Agent during an immigration operation in South Minneapolis near Glam Doll Donuts. […]

January 21, 2026

OVER 2100 IMPAIRED DRIVERS ARRESTED DURING HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officers across Minnesota arrested over 2100 impaired drivers during a statewide holiday DWI enforcement campaign from November 26th through December 31st.   The effort involved 296 law enforcement agencies and was coordinated by the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety.  Over two dozen agencies reported stopping drivers with blood alcohol concentrations over […]

January 20, 2026

COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON COMING

The coldest air of the season is coming late Thursday and staying for a couple of days.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Dunleavy  says Friday is going to be cold with forecast temperatures minus-10 in the Twin Cities and 20-below in northwest and parts of northern Minnesota.  Dunleavy says many areas have seen wind chills […]

January 19, 2026

State Fair Gate Admission/Parking Prices Unchanged in 2026

(St. Paul, MN) — The cost of getting into the Minnesota State Fair is not going up this year. The State Agricultural Society Board voted this weekend to keep gate admission prices and parking fees unchanged. They will remain 20 dollars for fairgoers ages 13 to 64, and 18 dollars for seniors and kids five […]

January 13, 2026

DNR PROPOSING LOWERING STATEWIDE WALLEYE LIMIT FROM 6 TO 4

Minnesota anglers could soon see the statewide walleye limit drop from six to four.  The DNR says the proposed change would help protect the state’s walleye population for future generations.  The current rule allowing only one walleye over 20 inches would stay in place.  Officials say the update reflects changes in climate, invasive species and […]

January 12, 2026

Osterholm Warns Against Ignoring Child Vaccinations

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The University of Minnesota’s Dr. Michael Osterholm is urging parents to disregard the CDC’s new recommendations that remove six childhood vaccines from its list, calling the move “dangerous.” He says “All of the actions that the federal government has taken over the past nine to ten months are surely going […]
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