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May 15, 2025

Peace Officers Memorial Day

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Governor Tim Walz is ordering all U.S. and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff today (Thursday) in honor of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. The governor has proclaimed today as Peace Officers Memorial Day and this week as Police Week in […]

May 13, 2025

Twins In Baltimore

(Minnesota News Network- Baltimore, MD) — The Minnesota Twins were off last night and will go for their ninth win in a row when they visit the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Camden Yards. The Twins are coming off a weekend sweep of the San Francisco Giants and sit in fourth place in the A-L Central […]

May 9, 2025

New Pope Elected

(ABC News) American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, his chosen name, Leo XIV. After stepping out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to the sound cheering crowds and church bells, the 69-year-old Chicago native stood waving at the masses gathered in the square. He then delivered his first […]

May 7, 2025

Real ID Requirements Begin

(Learfield News/St.Louis Park, MN) — The deadline is finally here (5/7) and you’ll now need a Real ID to be federally compliant. Triple-A Minnesota’s Brynna Knapp says you need one to fly domestically, enter a military base or some federal buildings. You can visit your local Minnesota DMV office to get your Real ID. Knapp […]

May 1, 2025

Missing Carver County Man Found in Canada River

(Learfield News/Ontario, Canada) — A missing Carver County man may have drowned while trying to cross into Canada by a river. International Falls police reported 59-year-old Michael Tjosaas of Mayer as missing in late December. His car was found in Koochiching County two weeks later, along with a kayak purchase, but no kayak was found. […]

April 30, 2025

Body of Missing Wisconsin Woman Found in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Chippewa Falls, WI) — Authorities in western Wisconsin say the body of a Chippewa Falls woman missing for nearly nine years has been found near St. Cloud, Minnesota. Police said 22-year-old Shannah Boiteau went missing on June 22nd, 2016. The national database for missing persons reports Boiteau and her boyfriend were driving to California […]

April 29, 2025

Craig Running for U.S. Senate

Rep. Angie Craig today (Tuesday) officially announced she is running for Minnesota’s soon-to-open U.S. Senate seat. The seat is currently held by Sen. Tina Smith, who announced earlier this year she wouldn’t be seeking reelection in the 2026 election. Democrats Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen are also running for […]

April 29, 2025

Storms Bring Heavy Rains, Large Hail and a Tornado to MN

(Learfield News/Chanhassen, MN) — Severe thunderstorms packing heavy rains, damaging winds, large hail, and at least one tornado rumbled across Minnesota Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service reports a tornado damaged a farm west of Kenyon in Rice County just before 6 pm. Strong winds destroyed a barn and silo and tipped over […]

April 28, 2025

MN Fugitive Dead After Suicide Attempt in TX

(Learfield News/San Antonio, TX) — Authorities confirm a fugitive from New Auburn, Minnesota is dead from a suicide attempt in San Antonio, Texas. A search for David Powers began after he failed to show up to Washington County court last Monday on kidnapping and rape charges. Despite his absence, the jury found him guilty of […]

April 25, 2025

Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO in Federal Court Today

(Learfield News/New York, NY) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson of Maple Grove is scheduled to appear in federal court today (Fri) in New York City. Twenty-six-year-old Luigi Mangione is expected to plead not guilty to murder and stalking charges. Mangione was indicted by a federal grand jury last week and […]