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February 4, 2026

Governor Walz Sends Letter to DHS Secretary Noem Over Federal Detention of Children

(Learfield New/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday he has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding details about Minnesota children held in federal detention. The governor said Minnesota wants to know the names of the children taken, the number of children taken, and where they’re being held. […]

February 3, 2026

Secretary of State Simon Calls GOP Voter Integrity Bill ‘Irresponsible Stunt’

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Secretary of State Steve Simon is calling congressional Republicans’ Minnesota Voter Integrity Act an, “irresponsible stunt.” Simon says in a statement that it would actively damage the security of our elections by threatening to starve Minnesota of critical federal funds that help protect our election infrastructure from harm or attack. […]

February 3, 2026

Authorities Seeking More Information on Abduction of Zimmerman Girl

(Learfield News/Zimmerman, MN) — Authorities in Sherburne County are seeking more information about the man accused of abducting a seven-year-old girl in Zimmerman. Twenty-eight-year-old Joseph Bragg is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault for the January 21st incident. Investigators say he communicated with parents on social media offering to provide nanny or daycare services. Anyone […]

February 3, 2026

MN DHS launches “Minnesota Revalidate” to Combat Medicaid Fraud

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — State health officials are launching a new effort called “Minnesota Revalidate” to crack down on Medicaid fraud. The Department of Human Services plans to re-screen every one of the more than 5,800 Medicaid providers in 13 high-risk programs by the end of May. Deputy Commissioner John Connolly says DHS is […]

February 3, 2026

DHS Secretary Noem Calls for Body Cams on ICE Agents in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Washington, DC) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says all immigration agents in Minnesota will start wearing body-worn cameras. President Donald Trump told reporters he supports Noem’s move, saying, “I think they generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening.” Governor Tim Walz said on […]

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 30, 2026

Governor Launches “Shop Local, Stand Together” Campaign

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) have announced the launch of the “Shop Local, Stand Together” campaign across the state. The governor is encouraging Minnesotans to support small, locally owned businesses, particularly those that have seen reduced foot traffic and uncertainty due to […]

January 30, 2026

Minnesota Man Charged for Posing as FBI Agent to Free Mangione

(Learfield News/Brooklyn, NY) – A Minnesota man is jailed in New York after posing as an FBI agent to get accused killer Luigi Mangione out of jail. Mangione is charged with fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson of Maple Grove outside a Midtown hotel in December 2024. Police say 36-year-old Mark Anderson of Mankato […]

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 […]
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