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February 19, 2026

Bill to Keep ICE Agents Out of Schools Fails in Minnesota House Committee

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota House Education Policy Committee failed in its first attempt to pass a bill to keep ICE out of schools. It would have required agents to get a judicial warrant first. Republican Peggy Bennett of Albert Lea voted against it, saying state and local governments need better cooperation to […]

February 19, 2026

DNR EagleCam Shows Adult Incubating Egg in Nest

(Learfield News/Undated) – The Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam now shows adults sitting on an egg in the nest (Click here). Officials believe the egg was laid Sunday afternoon, and there could be more on the way. They say eagles usually lay their eggs a few days apart. Eggs normally hatch after 34 to 39 days of […]

February 19, 2026

Minnesota’s Midweek Storm Drops Up to 34 Inches on North Shore

(Undated) — A powerful midweek winter storm slammed Minnesota on Wednesday, burying parts of the North Shore under some of the heaviest snowfall of the season. The largest total came from Hovland, where a weather spotter measured a massive 34 inches of snow. Nearby communities also saw extreme accumulation, including Lutsen (24.5″), Little Marais (20″), […]

February 18, 2026

Busy Day as New Session Opens at Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Lawmakers return to a full slate of activity today as the new legislative session begins, with nearly 20 committees scheduled to meet. Key committees on the docket include Agriculture, Education, Health, Housing, and Public Safety. Activity outside the hearing rooms will also be busy, with three rallies planned throughout the […]

February 18, 2026

Minnesota Honors School Bus Drivers with Statewide Appreciation Day

(Undated) — Thousands of school bus drivers across Minnesota are being recognized today (Wed) as the state marks School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Nick Klaseus of the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation says drivers play a crucial role in getting students to and from school safely. He says drivers transport more than 700,000 students every […]

February 17, 2026

Fifth Defendant Convicted in Statewide Meth Trafficking Case

(St. Paul, MN) — A 47-year-old Minnesota man is the fifth defendant convicted in a large-scale meth trafficking conspiracy tied to a Mexican cartel. Federal prosecutors say Eric Rodriguez was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute meth and possession with intent to distribute. Investigators say he worked with the Sinaloa Cartel, which moved large shipments […]

February 17, 2026

MN Lawmakers Heading into First Session Without Melissa Hortman

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Legislature convenes today (Noon) with both chambers set to gavel in before joining together for a memorial honoring the late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Lawmakers from the House and Senate will gather in the House chamber to pay tribute to Hortman, who served as Speaker from 2019 […]

February 16, 2026

FBI Will Not Give BCA Evidence or Info in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The FBI has formally notified the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) it will not provide state investigators with any information or evidence in the January 24th shooting death of Alex Pretti. The BCA has reiterated its request for information, access to evidence, and cooperation in the January 7th fatal […]

February 16, 2026

USA Olympic Curling Increasing Interest in Minnesota

(Learfield News/Willmar, MN) The success of the U.S. curling teams at the Winter Olympics is increasing interest in Minnesota. Scott Holwerda of Glacial Ridge Curling says they just opened their facility in Willmar and had a big open house: He says they are enjoying the new four sheets of ice in the former Herberger’s space […]

February 13, 2026

DPS Unveiling Weapons Screening at State Capitol

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is unveiling the new weapons screening today (Fri) at the State Capitol. The system is scheduled to be fully implemented by Tuesday’s opening of the legislative session. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says, “People need to feel safe here and we have been behind […]
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