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February 23, 2026

No Death Penalty Decision Yet in Boelter Case

(Learfield News/Minneapolis, MN) — Federal prosecutors say no decision has been made yet on whether to pursue the death penalty for the man accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and shooting a state senator and his wife. Vance Luther Boelter is charged with killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her […]

February 20, 2026

Minnesota Democrats Cheer Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs

(Washington, DC) — Minnesota Democrats are cheering the U-S Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump’s administration’s tariffs. Senator Amy Klobuchar said in a statement, “the Supreme Court finally affirmed what I have been saying for a year: President Trump’s reckless tariffs- which are costing families, farmers, and small businesses – are illegal.” Congresswoman […]

February 20, 2026

Scores from 02/19

Scores from Thursday night. Section 3A Boy’s Hockey: Mason Buegler scores with 38 seconds to play lifting New Ulm to a 2 to 1 win over Minnesota River, Luverne thumps Windom 11 to 0, as did Mankato West over Fairmont 13 to 0 and Mankato East defeats Marshall 10 to 0. Semi’s are Saturday night […]

February 19, 2026

3 Inches to 3 Feet of Snow in Parts of MN

Minnesotans are digging out today after the latest snowfall dumped anywhere from 3 inches to 3 feet. According to the National Weather Service, Hoveland in far northern Minnesota is reporting 38.6 inches of snow. In the southern part of the state… Waconia 7.7” Granite Falls 7” Glencoe 6” Chaska 5.9” Dassel 5.6” Willmar 5.5″ Howard […]

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 […]
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