High School Students Invited to Partake in Congressional Art Competition

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated nationwide. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is encouraging high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional […]

Spring Burning Restrictions Begin in Central MN

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from dry conditions in central Minnesota beginning today (Monday, March 24). The restrictions apply in the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Washington, and Wright. […]

Flu Numbers Continue to Decline in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — Flu activity is declining in Minnesota but the season isn’t over yet. The state Department of Health is reporting 11 more flu-related deaths the week of March 15th. A total of 320 people have died of influenza complications this season including two children. There were 128 hospitalizations which is down from […]

Eichorn Resigns from State Senate

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – Republican Senator Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids has signed a resignation letter effective today (Thursday). That’s according to Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks. In a phone call with Governor Walz, Johnson confirmed the resignation letter had been received and accepted. Eichorn is facing federal charges for […]

Bock, Said Guilty on All Counts for FOF Fraud

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and Minneapolis restaurant co-owner Salim Said have been found guilty by a federal jury on all counts. The five-week-long case detailed accusations against the two for conspiring to steal $250 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bock was found guilty […]

Calls to Resign, Republican Sen. Eichorn Accused of Trying to Solicit a Minor

(Learfield News/Bloomington, MN) — Legislators are demanding a Republican state senator to resign after his arrest for attempting to solicit sex from a minor. Bloomington Police say detectives spoke to 40-year-old Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids, who thought he was talking to a 16-year-old girl. Authorities arranged to meet Eichorn on Monday and arrested him […]

Congresswoman Fischbach Seeks Another Term

Litchfield, Minnesota – Today (Monday), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announced her campaign for another term as the Seventh District U.S. Representative. Fischbach was elected to Congress in 2020. From a press release: “It is a new day in Washington, D.C., with President Trump in the White House and republican majorities in Congress,” said Fischbach. “We have […]

Drunk Driving Crackdown

Law enforcement agencies at the local, county, and state level will be cracking down on drunk driving for the St. Patrick’s holiday. The extra enforcement runs through Monday, the 17th, and is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. Through early March, 51 people have died on Minnesota roads, with […]

Fans Will See A Season 2 For Landman on Paramount+

Paramount+ is heading back to the oil fields and giving fans just want they were hoping for.  The drama series Landman had officially been picked up for a second season. This news comes two months after the show concluded a breakout first season. The show is co-created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan and stars Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore. […]

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